Closing Guantánamo Fades as a Priority

In Congress, resistance to closing the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, has grown. Some senators have seen few efforts by the Obama administration to overcome it.

Vatican Criticizes Raid on Belgian Church Offices

The Catholic Church expressed ?shock? after clerics were detained as part of an inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse.

Iraq?s Ancient Ruins Face New Looting

Thousands of important sites have been left unprotected by the government, allowing what officials say is a resumption of brazenly illegal excavations.

Rare Haven Of Stability In Somalia Faces a Test

Somaliland, a relatively peaceful, organized piece of the Somali puzzle, hopes to become a separate nation.

Africa?s World Cup Hopes Lie With Ghana

With six African teams whittled to one, Ghana will carry a continent?s hopes when it faces the United States on Saturday.