Top police investigator Wissam Eid, apparent target of blast, died instantly; powerful explosion tore through rows of parked cars, near  major highway overpass

Authorities concerned that wide open border with Gaza could threaten its own domestic security

Iraqi PM says troops have moved into Mosul and fight there 'will be decisive'

At least seven killed in Rift Valley; fresh political tensions between President Mwai Kibaki, rival Raila Odinga dampen hopes for agreement to end nearly month-long crisis

Economic policy makers express optimism recent turmoil on global financial markets does not portend wider economic doom; bankers and business executives are not as confident

French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he hopes international consensus is near to allow countries like France to sell India peacetime nuclear technology

As primary season continues, Republican presidential candidates are focusing on individual strengths to help win voters away from their rivals

Agreement includes provision to give up to $600 in tax rebates to millions of wage earners and additional $300 refund for each child

Pollycarpus Priyanto accused of killing Munir Thalib, who died aboard Garuda jetliner during a flight to Holland

Investigators have created what they call an 'average face' that, they say, allows machines to make correct identification in every case