Israel has been targeting Hamas leaders for years; one of the most prominent leaders assassinated by Israel is Sheikh Ahmed Yassin on March 22, 2004

Officials say the attack took place near the town of Baquba, underscoring the violence that is plaguing the province of Diyala

British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett, visiting Hong Kong ten years after it was handed from British to Chinese rule, said she thought the process for Hong Kong was 'so far, so good'

US delegation to meet with Communist Party officials, give seminar on collective bargaining

Although voters had a slightly wider choice than in previous elections, all candidates were vetted by the ruling Communist Party

Longtime Critics Seek Review of Institution Policies toward Developing Countries

Compromise plan would grant special visas to estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in US who meet stiff legal requirements

Muslim, Jewish and Christian students hold regular interfaith meetings to help each other understand their religions

Bhutan remains one of international tourism's best-kept secrets; It attracts less than 20,000 tourists a year

Feature made best ever debut for animated film, grossing $122 million in its first weekend, according to studio estimates