President to meet British Queen in Belfast

"President Mary McAleese is expected to meet Britain's Queen Elizabeth in Northern Ireland today. Queen Elizabeth will also be greeted by Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley as he says his final farewells before retiring in May. Today's meeting will be the sixth...

Hong Kong thrives under China

"HONG KONG — On the day 10 years ago that this longtime British colony returned to Chinese rule, even the sky seemed to be crying over the territory's uncertain future. The heavens opened as the old colonial masters waved their farewells and sailed away on the ship...