Interior ministry officials said missing engineers worked for Egyptian-owned telephone company Iraqna

Officials say girl fell ill about two weeks ago in her hometown, close to borders with Turkey, Iran

Amount exceeds initial target of $1.2 billion needed to boost preparations to combat H5N1 bird flu virus

Move meant to prevent system crash after surge in transactions, following news Internet company Livedoor is under investigation for fraud

But relief workers say conditions on the ground still hamper aid efforts

Laura Bush announces $163 million in new funding to stop spread of AIDS in  nation where more than five percent of adult population is HIV positive

United Nations has been trying to move Ivory Coast toward peace since a 2002 war that left rebels in control of half the country

77-year-old prime minister has been on respirator since he was incapacitated by a brain hemorrhage on January 4

Amid repercussions from Abramoff scandal, majority Republicans are taking steps to to avert further political damage

Kim battled through homesickness and language barriers to secure a spot on the US olympic team