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After weeks of waiting, an American researcher who suffered a suspected stroke while working in the South Pole flew out Monday.

Actor Rainn Wilson is dedicated to improving the lives of young people around the world.

Islamic militants in Somalia have threatened to "come into Kenya" if Kenyan forces do not leave Somalia, according to an online message posted on a jihadist website.

King Abdullah II dismissed Jordan's cabinet and prime minister on Monday, appointing a leading jurist to take over the government and undertake reforms leading to new election laws and government accountability, according to a statement from the D…

Thai authorities on Monday moved to ease fears that the devastating floods that have engulfed much of the country will swamp the capital.

Thai authorities on Monday moved to ease fears that the devastating floods that have engulfed much of the country will swamp the capital.

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan are expected Monday to press the Basque terrorist organization ETA to abandon violence permanently.

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan are expected Monday to press the Basque terrorist organization ETA to abandon violence permanently.

At least 435 patients, mostly children, have died this year from encephalitis in one of India's most impoverished regions, health officials said.

At least 435 patients, mostly children, have died this year from encephalitis in one of India's most impoverished regions, health officials said.