Swapping Land for a Road to Somewhere Divides Alaskans

ANCHORAGE - Among the many bills Congress is considering before it recesses for the November elections is a proposed land swap between the State of Alaska and the federal government that would allow a gravel road to be built through a remote national wildlife refuge.

Swedish model's ex-lover not guilty

CHARLOTTE Lindstrom's former fiancee didn't conspire to murder two Crown witnesses, jury finds.

China's Dairy Farmers Say They Are Victims

In China's widening milk scandal, dairy farmers say that the real culprits are dairy companies and the milking stations that they operate.

Myanmar Writhes in the Grip of Its Junta

YANGON, Myanmar - A year ago, Myanmar's police and military stormed the streets of this moldy, crumbling city and began a deadly crackdown on thousands of Buddhist monks protesting sharp rises in the price of food and fuel. Now the country's ruling generals are steeling themselves for a reprise.