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Wednesday Mar. 10, 2010 8:00 AM ET
Wheelchair-bound Canadian, 35, beaten in Australia
A wheelchair-bound Canadian man, reportedly from Winnipeg, is recovering in hospital after a vicious beating at the hands of two teenagers in Sydney, Australia. Full Story
Gunmen attack Western aid group in northwest Pakistan
Suspected militants armed with grenades attacked the offices of a U.S.-based Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing six employees and wounding several others, police and the organization said.
Much of Somalia's food aid diverted from needy
Up to half the food aid intended for the millions of hungry people in Somalia is being diverted to corrupt contractors, radical Islamic militants and local UN workers, according to a UN Security Council report.
Some surge troops could leave Afghanistan early: Gates
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates raised the possibility Wednesday that some of the U.S. forces involved in the Afghanistan surge could leave the country before President Barack Obama's announced July 2011 date to begin withdrawal.
Iran leader: U.S. playing 'game' in Afghanistan
Taking aim at the U.S., Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that it's the United States that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan, fighting terrorists it once supported.
U.S. woman accused of aiding foreign terrorists
An indictment against a woman from suburban Philadelphia accused of recruiting jihadist fighters online and moving to Europe to try to kill a Swedish artist is a rare case of an American woman aiding foreign terrorists, authorities say, and shows the evolution of the threat of terrorism.
Israel apologizes for embarrassing Joe Biden
Israel apologized for disrupting the visit of Vice President Joe Biden with its announcement of 1,600 new homes in disputed east Jerusalem, but made clear it had no intention of reversing the order that's cast a shadow over the latest U.S. push for Mideast peace.
Indonesian confirms death of Bali bombing mastermind
Indonesian counterterror authorities won international praise on Wednesday for killing a top-ranked Southeast Asian militant wanted for planning the deadly 2002 Bali bombings.
Dalai Lama: China aims to annihilate Buddhism
The Dalai Lama blasted Chinese authorities Wednesday, accusing them of trying to "annihilate Buddhism" in Tibet as he commemorated a failed uprising against China's rule over the region.
Cambodia to preserve sites at Khmer Rouge stronghold
Cambodia will preserve 14 sites at the last bastion of the murderous Khmer Rouge, including the home of their leader Pol Pot, as tourist attractions, an official said Wednesday.
Americans don't like Congress, but Obama's OK: poll
Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, according to an Associate press-GfK poll.
Pope's brother: I ignored physical abuse reports
The pope's brother says in a newspaper interview that he slapped pupils across the face after he took over a renowned German boys' choir in the 1960s.
Israel, Syria announce nuclear energy ambitions
Mideast rivals Israel and Syria on Tuesday each announced ambitions to develop nuclear energy, with Israel facing the prospect that its plan could bring new attention to its secretive nuclear activities.
Toyota expands recall of Tundra pickups over frame rust
Toyota says it will expand a recall announced last year to fix Tundra pickup trucks with frames that could rust. The recall covers Tundra pickups from the 2000-2003 model years.
Ninth U.S. missionary freed in Haiti, returns home
A U.S. missionary held for more than a month in Haiti on kidnapping charges flew back to the United States after being released from prison, while the leader of her Baptist group remained in custody.
Amsterdam airport tightens security after sting
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport -- the departure site for the Detroit underwear bomber -- tightened security Tuesday after journalists orchestrated a sting operation that smuggled bottles of liquids onto planes bound for London and Washington.
