At Least 10 Are Killed as Israel Halts Flotilla With Gaza Aid

The Israeli Navy raided a flotilla carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists with supplies for Gaza on Monday, Israeli officials said. The Israeli prime minister canceled plans to meet President Obama.

U.S. to Aid South Korea With Naval Defense Plan

The sinking of a warship revealed that South Korea is still vulnerable to a surprise attack, U.S. officials say.

Afghan Child Brides Escape Marriage, but Not Lashes

The ordeal of two Afghan girls who were flogged for running away underscores the fact that forced marriage is a cultural norm in parts of Afghanistan.

Justine Henin Is Defeated by Stosur

Justine Henin?s hopes of a fifth French Open title were dashed in the fourth round; Serena Williams advanced.

German President Köhler Resigns

President Horst Köhler, whose office is largely ceremonial, resigned a week after comments he made during a trip to Afghanistan.

Pakistani Court Orders Access to Facebook Restored

The decision comes nearly two weeks after Pakistan blocked the social networking Web site amid anger over a page that solicited images of the Prophet Muhammad.

Italy Pushes Contentious New Law on Wiretapping

In Italy, you?re nobody if your phone isn?t tapped. But to rein in leaks, a contentious new law would restrict the ability to wiretap and publish the results.