Russia Prepares Law to Ban Gay Propaganda MOSCOW When a gay group held a film festival in Moscow in April, there were the usual anti-gay protesters. But this time, there was an unexpected visitor: a policeman armed with a Kalashnikov, checking IDs. L...
US Troops Prepare for Afghan 'Spring Offensive' Their message came in an audio message that announced the start of a monumental spring operation, one aimed at defeating those it described as western invaders, a reference to U.S.-led allied forces tha...
More Afghans Seek Asylum as Troops Prepare to Withdraw Afghan asylum seekers arrive in Indonesia, thousands of kilometers short of their goal for a new life in Australia. Last year authorities in Canberra reported the number of arriving asylum seeker...
Christians Worldwide Prepare for Easter The pontiff will lead the Easter Vigil service late Saturday and deliver his holiday address and traditional blessing on Sunday. Christians from all over the world have flocked to Italy during the Holy Week wit...
Kenyan Political Satire Show Prepares for Electi The XYZ Show, now in its seventh season, satirizes Kenyas politicians and other personalities using puppets. No well-known figure is spared, and right now, political candidates are being lampooned in t...
Historic University, City, Prepare for Kerry Speech This international dance group practices in the back of a local coffee shop - in a city that prides itself as being sophisticated and historic. The dances are from countries like Russia or Turkey, n...
Broadcast: Jan 30 2003 United Nations relief agencies (like the World Food Program) say they are positioning supplies in countries neighboring Iraq,to be ready in case of a war. The World Food Progr...
By Laurie Kassman U.S. and Iraqi forces say they are preparing a major assault against insurgents loyal to radical Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the holy Shi'ite city of Najaf after a week...
By Michael Drudge British Prime Minister Tony Blair's declaration that "a new Iraqi conflict" is under way has fueled controversy, and raised questions about whether more British troops will be sent t...
Mike O'Sullivan Monday is the Memorial Day, when Americans will honor those who served in the military and lost their lives in wartime. A Washington concert Sunday will include some Hollywood veterans...