Bin Laden's driver found guilty in a split verdict

"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - A jury of six U.S. military officers convicted Osama bin Laden's former driver of supporting terrorism but cleared him of conspiracy Wednesday in the first war crimes trial at Guantanamo Bay. A...

Deposed king vows to stay in Nepal

" Nepal's former king said Wednesday he is not going to leave his country even though the monarchy has been abolished. Gyanendra came to power in 2001 following the assassination of King Birendra and his family. Ex-King Gyanendra, 60, made remarks to reporters...

Archaeologist finds tomb of King Herod

"Archaeologist finds tomb of King Herod By MARK LAVIE, Associated Press Writer 54 minutes ago JERUSALEM - An Israeli archaeologist has found the tomb of King Herod, the legendary builder of ancient Jerusalem and the Holy Land, Hebrew University said late...

Violence Erupts at Jerusalem Holy Site

"The situation grew especially volatile after some 150 protesters barricaded themselves inside the Al Aqsa mosque at the complex. But police did not enter the mosque. The protesters began to leave about 90 minutes after they holed up inside the building, following...

Lebanon's War of Words

"With Hizballah raising the level of its anti-government rhetoric and prime minister Fouad Siniora virtually under siege, any chance for compromise in Beirut looks increasingly dim. The Grand Serail, an Ottoman-era palace that houses Lebanon's government, began its life as a...

Funeral Processions Held for Amish School Victims

"Hundreds of Amish mourners have gathered in Pennsylvania for funerals of four of the girls killed in a schoolroom massacre. Private prayers were to be held at the girls' homes in the town of Nickel Mines ahead of their burial at a hilltop cemetery."