In this Jan. 31, 1993 file picture, Michael Jackson performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, Calif. Jackson has died in Los Angeles at age 50 on Thursday, June 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)MIDDLE EAST
Elite Iraqi troops in forefront after US pullback.
Lebanon's Hariri set to become prime minister.
Hamas leader welcomes Obama's new Mideast approach.
Activists use U.S. tech to poke holes in Iran firewall (Updated).
Iran doctor tells of Neda's death.
ASIA
China tightens restrictions for web sites on sexual health.
China 'to block' Hummer takeover.
India undertakes ambitious ID card plan.
SKorea to set up intl peacekeeping force: military.
US will not use force to inspect NKorean ship.
NKorean state media news available on Twitter.
AFRICA
Nigeria militants want amnesty talks with president.
Former Rwandan foreign minister clear of genocide charges.
Rights group: Abuse in Zimbabwe diamond fields.
EUROPE
First top Russia-NATO talks set since Georgia war.
Serbia charges Kosovo ex-rebels for war crimes.
US, Germany seeking to boost Moscow ties.
Militant killed in shootout in south Russia's Ingushetia.
Albania's Berisha pledging free and fair elections.
AMERICAS
US swine flu cases may have hit 1 million.
Brazil's Lula says may seek presidency in 2014.
92 Mexican police arrested in drug cartel investigation.
International arrest warrant for alleged FARC-Anncol contact.
Career Air Force officer to lead U.S. Southern Command.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Ethiopian terror suspects denied bail.
Canadian accused of al Qaeda ties ends Sudan exile.
Ireland mulls taking in two Guantanamo prisoners.
ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL CRISIS
Mounting U.S. jobless claims force states to borrow.
Mounting jobless claims force states to borrow funds.