WORLD
The death toll from a Russian train crash has risen to 39 after more bodies were pulled from debris, the Emergencies Ministry said. Terrorism suspected

Two million Muslims prepare to stone devil at haj

Some two million Muslims headed to Muzdalifa on Thursday after spending the day at the plain of Arafat to prepare to cast stones at the devil in the most dangerous part of the annual haj pilgrimage.

German army chief fired over Afghan cover-up

The German military's top official was removed Thursday for failing to properly pass on information to political leaders about a September airstrike in Afghanistan that killed civilians.

World's biggest cruise ship is a floating resort

Police equipment exhibition in Caracas

War-weary Americans will support more fighting in Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, President Barack Obama declared Tuesday, announcing he was ready to spell out war plans virtually sure to include tens of thousands more US troops.

Chinese Kungfu fascinates Palestinian children in Gaza

Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defense war games aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from attack, state TV reported, as an air force commander boasted the country could deter any military strike by Israel.