Thais Say North Korea Arms Were Iran-Bound

A large shipment of North Korean weapons seized in Bangkok in December was bound for an airport in Iran, according to a Thai government report.

U.S. Speeding Up Missile Defenses in Persian Gulf

The Obama administration is accelerating the deployment of new defenses against possible Iranian missile attacks in the Persian Gulf, officials said.

Federer Wins Australian Open Title

Roger Federer won his 16th Grand Slam championship, dusting Andy Murray in straights sets, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6.

A Look at America?s New Hope: The Afghan Tribes

Afghanistan is built on its tribes. How they work. How power flows. Who matters most.

Qaddafi Chides African Union After Leadership Change

Muammar el-Qaddafi of Libya, failing in his bid to stay on as chairman of the African Union, said the pan-African group wasted time while failing to meet global challenges.

Toyota to Issue a Fix for Recalled Cars

The automaker said it had a remedy for the potentially sticky accelerator pedals that prompted a global recall of millions of cars.

Haiti Is Again a Canvas for Approaches to Aid

After decades of plans and aid, the quake has renewed a debate on whether to blanket Haiti in cash or step back.

Food Distribution Retooled; Americans Arrested

New vouchers are intended to deliver food without the chaos and conflict that have marred relief giveaways to earthquake survivors in Port-au-Prince.

In Haiti, a Puzzling Drought of Tears

When the poorest lose all, they are twice robbed. In calamity, the effort to survive can steal even their will to stop and cry.

China Leading Global Race to Make Clean Energy

A shift to sustainable energy could leave the West reliant on China, much as the world now depends on Mideast oil.