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Brig.-Gen. Alon: IDF used rubber bullets

Senior commander rejects claims that 2 Nablus youths died of live ammunition.

'Israel won't change its policies'

Ahead of US visit, PM stresses Jerusalem is no different from Tel Aviv.

Grave robbers steal Cyprus Archbishops' remains

Grave robbers on Sunday stole the remains of two Cyprus Archbishops who led the island's Greek Orthodox church in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, police said.

Demise of coral, salamander show impact of Web

The Internet has emerged as one of the greatest threats fueling the illegal wildlife trade, making it easier to buy everything from live baby lions to wine made from tiger bones, conservationists said Sunday.

French regional elections seen as test for Sarkozy

WHO VOTES: Any of France's 45 million registered voters.

Palestinians protest near Tekoa

IDF officer and left-wing NGOs claim 2 Nablus youths died of live ammunition.

Donors conference seeks $2 billion for Darfur

An international donors conference aimed Sunday to draw more than $2 billion in pledges for projects intended to ensure the safe return of more than 2.7 million people displaced during the war in Darfur.

US-Russian deal on nukes nearly completed

Nearly a year after President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered negotiators to work on a new treaty to reduce their nuclear arsenals, the two countries say they are finally close to completing a deal.

Explosive material found in Indian passenger plane

A newspaper-wrapped package containing explosive material was found Sunday in the cargo hold of a passenger aircraft after it landed in the southern Indian state of Kerala, police said.

East Jerusalem construction policy unchanged

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he would not restrict construction in east Jerusalem, a step requested by the U.S., but would upgrade upcoming indirect talks with the Palestinians to include the main issues dividing them.

Namibia celebrates 20th independence anniversary

Namibia is marking the 20th anniversary of independence from apartheid-era South Africa.

Demise of coral, salamander show impact of Web

Major US Health Care Vote Scheduled for Sunday

Democratic Party leaders inside the Capitol worked to make sure Saturday they had at least 216 votes, the simple majority

Ban demands end to Gaza restrictions

Ban Ki-moon, the UN leader, condemned Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip saying it caused "unacceptable sufferings," during a visit to territory.

Afghan blast 'kills 10' in south

Ten people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, officials say.

Ban in Gaza: We stand with you

After calling for end of blockade and Schalit's release, UN chief visits Strip.

Gunmen open fire on police at Ireland border

Officers inspecting rail line after suspected bomb alert shot at by militants as security scares threw transport into chaos

Republican dissidents fired on police officers who were inspecting a suspect device on the Belfast-to-Dublin rail link at the weekend.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed today that shots were fired at the officers, who were examining a suspicious object on train tracks near Newry on Saturday night. No one was hurt during the gun attack.

The police and army technical officers have been at the scene of the alert since Friday, when road and rail routes were paralysed across Northern Ireland by a series of bomb scares.

The closure of the rail line between Newry and Dundalk caused widespread disruption for rugby fans travelling to Dublin for the final Six Nations clash between Ireland and Scotland, at Croke Park.

Three special trains taking Irish and Scottish supporters to Dublin had to be cancelled on Saturday. Fans were taken instead by bus across the border.

Henry McDonald

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East Jerusalem construction policy unchanged

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will not stop a controversial settlement project in east Jerusalem, as requested by the U.S., but will upgrade upcoming indirect talks with the Palestinians to include the main issues dividing them.

10 Afghans killed in blast in Helmand province

KABUL - An Afghan official says a suicide bomber has killed 10 civilians and wounded seven others in the southern province of Helmand.

Rival edges ahead of Iraq PM in overall vote count

Ex-PM Ayad Allawi's political alliance leading by 7,970 votes nationwide, according to a tally of 92% of the almost 12 million ballots cast.

Former ministers 'for hire' claim

Three ex-Labour cabinet ministers are filmed apparently offering to help influence government policy in return for money.

India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

India became the first country to have a 'maneuverable' supersonic cruise missile when it successfully test-fired the vertical-launch version of BrahMos from a warship off the Orissa coast.

Afghan official now says bomb that killed 10 targeted Afghan army not New Year celebrants

KABUL - Afghan official now says bomb that killed 10 targeted Afghan army not New Year celebrants.

Grave robbers steal Cyprus Archbishops' remains

NICOSIA, Cyprus - Cyprus police say grave robbers have stolen the remains of two Archbishops who led the island's Greek Orthodox church in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Iceland volcano eruption triggers fears for glacier

A volcano that has been dormant for almost 200 years has erupted.