By Marlene Smith Ukrainian opposition leader Victor Yushchenko says the people of Ukraine have already made the choice for a new country, as he prepares to resume campaigning for a re-run of president...
By Steve Herman Japan and Germany have jointly declared they want permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council with the veto power of the five current permanent members. At a news conference, Japanese...
By Oksana Dragan Meet a young Ukrainian living in the Washington, D.C. area, who faced some special challenges in his life before becoming an accomplished musician and computer specialist. These days...
By Lisa McAdams Ukraine's parliament has overwhelmingly passed a broad package of constitutional and electoral reforms, clearing the way for a new presidential run-off election December 26. Parliament...
By Lisa McAdams After days of political deadlock in Ukraine, latest reports indicate the government and pro-opposition forces have come to agreement on a series of legislative changes that would allow...
By Bill Gasperini United Nations health officials say Russia and other nations of the former Soviet bloc are confronting the world's fastest-growing epidemic of HIV/AIDS. One decade ago, the countries...
By Roger Wilkison Popular former French finance and Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy has taken over the leadership of his country's conservative ruling party in a move that could change the face of F...
By Lisa Bryant The November 2 killing of Dutch film producer Theo van Gogh by an alleged Islamic extremist has triggered fears in the Netherlands about religious extremism, along with a backlash again...
By Bill Gasperini The Russian government says it will auction off the main production unit of embattled Yukos Oil next month as part of its long legal battle against the company and its former directo...
By Bill Gasperini Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country is developing a new type of nuclear missile. Mr. Putin spoke at an annual meeting of the armed forces' senior leadership. President...
