Yahoo! News: World News

• Rice arrives in India in wake of Mumbai attacks
• Nations sign cluster-bomb ban,US and Russia refuse
• Thai airports reopen after PM ousted by court
• Cruise ship passengers surprised by pirate attack
• Iraq's president steps up row over PM's councils

U.S. Department of State - Highlights

• U.S. Relief Efforts For Burma
• U.S.-Turkey Cooperation
• Stopping Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
• Diplomats Unjustly Detained by Zimbabwean Forces
• Water for the Poor

Yahoo! News: U.S. News

• 2 arrested in alleged torture of teen, who escaped
• Hurricane Ike cleanup workers report wage theft
• Estranged relative charged in Hudson family deaths
• Study flunks 49 states in college affordability
• FBI agents stage sting to snare corrupt Ill. cops

Americas: North, Central, South

North America News

• Gas prices near four-year low
• Britney announces Canadian tour
• Political drama engages, outrages Canadians across the country
• Actress Mia Farrow, former top general Rick Hillier debate in Toronto
• Group renews calls for universal drug coverage

South America News

• Bolivia Readies Charges Against Autonomy Leader
• Falklands Chief Police Officer to be Investigated
• Brazil floods death toll at 109
• Hostage families in Colombia ask for Betancourt s help
• Africa: Passionate About Principled Trade

Middle East

Yahoo! News: Mideast Conflict

• Palestinians say nothing will change under Obama: poll
• Hebron settlers brace for forceful evacuation
• Dozens hurt as Hebron settlers, Palestinians clash
• Egypt cleric slams hajj ban after Hamas blocks pilgrims
• Israeli air raid kills two in Gaza: medics

Middle East News

• Iraq's president steps up row over PM's councils
• Report calls for shifting foreign focus from Iraq
• UN finds new clues in Hariri case
• Stones fly in Hebron clashes
• 'Chemical Ali' sentenced to death for Shiite crackdown

Europe

Yahoo! News: Europe News

• European markets down ahead of Dow's expected fall
• Pope says banks should support weakest
• Sweden ready to support but not buy Volvo, Saab
• NATO: Albania and Croatia to join by April
• Italian judge suspends trial of CIA agents

Europe News

• Mumbai explained
• Thousands in Kosovo protest EU mission
• Brits still stranded in Thai chaos - PA
• Merkel seeks to make bank bail-out plan 'more attractive'
• Credit Suisse to axe 650 UK jo...

Africa

Yahoo! News: World - Africa

• Police charge into protesters in Zimbabwe
• Riot police break up Zimbabwe protets
• Zimbabwe launches probe into looting soldiers
• Zimbabwe cholera deaths rise to 565: UN
• Zimbabwe police charge protestors

Africa News

• EU mission for DR Congo ruled out as rebels reject peace plan
• Islamist leader calls on pirates to free ships
• Musician jailed for urging killings
• The long wait for Congo refugees
• Pirates fire on US cruise ship in hijack attempt

Asia

Yahoo! News: Asia News

• Thai airports reopening after PM ousted by court
• China currency issue heating up on eve of US talks
• Rice arrives in India in wake of Mumbai attacks
• Rice urges Pakistan to cooperate in Mumbai probe
• Taiwan Hopes to Avoid US-style Bail-out for DRAM Industry

Asia News

• China Internet cafes switching to Chinese OS
• Apple victorious in Chinese trademark suit
• President Aliyev receives CoE Secretary General
• India needs counter-terrorism methods: Kalam
• Chinese oil giant Sinopec extends takeover bid for Calgary's Tanganyika Oil

Oceania

Yahoo! News: Australia & Oceania

• Qantas will remain Aussie, despite BA merger talks
• US cruise line confirms pirate attack off Somalia
• 150 whales die in stranding off Australian coast
• Sydney Opera House darkens in mourning
• 150 whales die in stranding in Australia

Oceania News

• Aussie police attacked by villagers
• Living in history by Chris Patten*
• Foreign ownership cap on Australia's Qantas to stay: minister
• Thai Protesters move to besieged airports
• Three hours in the Outback and still no steak