Record Rice Production Forecast for 2008, Weather Permitting

UN agency says production depends on favorable monsoon season; no immediate relief in prices expected

Pakistani Party Quitting Coalition Government

Former PM Nawaz Sharif says his party is withdrawing, because of failure to reach agreement on re-instating deposed judges

Russian PM Putin Names New Cabinet

Mr. Putin brings in close allies, keeps some prominent ministers, adds new ministries including one for ecology

Sporadic Clashes Reported in Baghdad's Sadr City Despite Truce Deal

But residents say overall level of violence has dropped since government announced ceasefire deal on Saturday

Sudan Reimposes Curfew in Omdurman; Rebels Promise More Attacks

Justice and Equality Movement leader says he is still in Omdurman as security forces continue to search for rebel fighters

Huge Earthquake Hits Central China

Reports say between 3,000 - 5,000 are known dead; epicenter located 90 kilometer from Sichuan province capital, Chengdu

Judge Delays Start of Clear Channel Trial

A New York state judge abruptly adjourned the start of a trial in a dispute over the funding of a $19.4 billion buyout of Clear Channel. Lawyers declined to comment on why the case was adjourned a day or if a settlement was in the works.

Conflicts Limit Court in Apartheid Case

The Supreme Court said it couldn't intervene in a case over the rights of apartheid victims to sue U.S. corporations because four of the nine justices had to sit out because of apparent conflicts.

Conflicts Limit Court in Apartheid Case

The Supreme Court said it couldn't intervene in a case over the rights of apartheid victims to sue U.S. corporations because four of the nine justices had to sit out because of apparent conflicts.

Gates Foundation to Name CEO

The Gates Foundation will name a new chief executive officer Monday, replacing Patty Stonesifer who has announced plans to leave in January 2009.

India Criticized for Holding Doctor

Twenty-two Nobel laureates sent a letter to the Indian government asking that prominent doctor and human-rights worker Binayak Sen be released from incarceration to receive a global health award.

Dalai Lama Seeks More Talks

Envoys of the Dalai Lama expect to meet their counterparts in China next month for a new round of talks, even as bitterness lingers from past failures to bridge their differences and from the recent violent protests against China. (Complete coverage)

Regulators Probe Wachovia

Regulators, including the SEC, are looking into Wachovia's underwriting, sale and auctions of auction-rate securities, which have experienced problems of late.

Judge Delays Start of Clear Channel Trial

A New York state judge abruptly adjourned the start of a trial in a dispute over the funding of a $19.4 billion buyout of Clear Channel. Lawyers declined to comment on why the case was adjourned a day or if a settlement was in the works.

Judge Delays Start of Clear Channel Trial

A New York state judge abruptly adjourned the start of a trial in a dispute over the funding of a $19.4 billion buyout of Clear Channel. Lawyers declined to comment on why the case was adjourned a day or if a settlement was in the works.