International

Body discovered in cargo area of airplane A body was found in the landing gear bay of an airplane that arrived at Tokyoís Narita Airport Sunday, the airport announced. Authorities searched the man and found that he was not carrying any personal belongings or a …

Obama to meet Dalai Lama despite tensions President Barack Obama has confirmed plans to meet with the exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama.† Chinese officials denounced the plans, warning such a meeting would increase deep tensions between itself and the United States.† President Hu …

Bin-Laden tape examined by CIA Al Qaeada leader Osama bin Laden claims responsibility for a new audio tape which discusses the Christmas Day attempt to blow up a plane on its way to Michigan. The tape also warns the United States that more attacks are …

Al-Quaeda leader ambushed by Yemen Yemeni war planes launched an attack on the rural home of al Qaeda leader† Ayed al-Shabwani on Wednesday. Details of the strike, including if Shabwani was successfully targeted, were unknown as of press time. Yemen declared war on al Qaeda …

Star Trek alum knighted by Queen Patrick Stewart, better known as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: Next Generation or Charles Xavier in recent X-Men films, was knighted as part of Queen Elizabeth IIís New Years honors list. ìThis is an honor that embraces those …

Fight between Hamas and Israel stall Reports on talks between Hamas and Israel may be overly optimistic.† Both groups reacted cautiously at the news that their talks to exchange hundreds of Palestinian prisoners for one Israeli soldier may conclude this month. Unidentified sources noted the …