A prominent group of Muslim American and Christian leaders are scheduled to return to Washington Monday, following a six day visit to Iran where top government and clerical officials indicated to them that two American hikers would be released.

The former head of the International Monetary Fund, arrested on sexual assault charges and then released after his accuser’s credibility was questioned, acknowledged “moral weakness” in an interview Sunday but denied any violence or aggression.

China is calling Monday for the resumption of six party talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament two days before planned inter-Korean talks. "We are happy to see that there have been some new, positive interactions between the parties conce…