Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger fighters have called for a permanent, internationally arranged ceasefire, dismissing the government's current two-day suspension of hostilities as insincere.

Music producer Phil Spector stands in court before the jury reads the verdict in his murder trial. Long before he was convicted of second-degree murder in a Los Angeles courtroom this afternoon, Phil Spector led the kind of rich-and-famous life that ...

AP A Minnesota court confirmed Monday that Franken, a Democrat, won the most votes in his 2008 Senate race against Republican incumbent Norm Coleman.

BY Michael Mcauliff President Barack Obama gives new puppy Bo the run of the place on a quick trip though the East Wing of the White House.

By ALEX ISENSTADT | 4/14/09 4:27 AM EDT Photo: AP When it comes to congressional races, California - despite its 53 seats - is typically one of the least competitive states in the nation.

ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan's president signed an accord to put part of the country under Islamic law as part of efforts to end a Taliban insurgency, despite fears Tuesday that it would encourage extremism.

By MATTHEW SALTMARSH North Korea vowed Tuesday to restore the nuclear facilities that it had been disabling and boycott international talks on its nuclear weapons program to protest against the UN Security Council’s reaction to its recent rocket ...

As the US eases restrictions on Cuban Americans visiting relatives back home, the BBC's Michael Voss, in Havana, looks at the impact this could have on a 50-year-old conflict.

By Vithoon Amorn BANGKOK, April 14 (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva regained some of his lost credibility after restoring order in Bangkok on Tuesday, a day after soldiers and red-shirted anti-government protesters clashed in the ...

By Brian Bakst AP ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minnesota court confirmed yesterday that Democrat Al Franken won the most votes in his 2008 Senate race against Republican Norm Coleman.

By Julian E. Barnes and Greg Miller | Tribune Washington Bureau WASHINGTON - Before ending a pirate standoff with three fatally precise shots, Navy SEAL snipers had passed on multiple opportunities to fire.

By Julian E. Barnes and Greg Miller | Tribune Washington Bureau WASHINGTON - Before ending a pirate standoff with three fatally precise shots, Navy SEAL snipers had passed on multiple opportunities to fire.

US Representative Edward Markey (with Obama adviser Carol Browner) hosted yesterday's environmental forum at MIT. (Pat Greenhouse/ Globe Staff) By Erin Ailworth CAMBRIDGE - The state is poised to reap the benefits of the nation's push for ...

By Bob Brookover The sadness wasn't confined to the offices of Citizens Bank Park or the world of baseball yesterday. News of Harry Kalas' death also hit home and hit hard across the river at the NFL Films home office in Mount Laurel.