American spec-Ops command: Osama SEAL raid book 'a lie'
The U.S. Special Operations Command is calling a former Navy SEAL's book bogus, with its claims to describe the 'real' version of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. It's the first time the command
Ashes to beads: South Koreans try new way to mourn
The intense grief that Kim II-nam has felt every day since his father died 27 years ago led to a startling decision: He dug up his father's grave, cremated his bones and paid $870 to have the ashes tr
Usain Bolt wants to run 4x400 relay at London Olympics
Usain Bolt wants to go for four gold medals at next summer's London Olympics, adding the 4x400 meters relay to his usual schedule of three sprint events.
The defending Olympic champion in the 100, 20
NHK Trophy Figure Skating
Canada’s Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje perform their free dance routine at the NHK Trophy Figure Skating in Sapporo, Japan, on Saturday. — AP
Wary about Iran, Obama lobbies Russia and China
Searching for help, President Barack Obama lobbied the skeptical leaders of Russia and China on Saturday for support in keeping Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed menace to the world, hoping to yield
Jammu whirl
A devotee whirls her head to the beat of drums in a ritualistic performance during the Jhiri Fair at Kanachack village, on the outskirts of Jammu, on Friday.
Oath for sarabjit
Dalbir Kaur (second from right), sister of Indian national Sarabjit Singh, who is on death row in Pakistan, takes an oath for securing his release with All-India Youth Foundation members at India Gate
New Zealand ruling party on verge of huge win
Polls indicate New Zealand could see its most lopsided election in 60 years this month, giving Prime Minister John Key freer rein to sell some government assets to balance the budget.
Key's center-r
Maui bull freed after giant tire stuck on his head
A rodeo bull in Hawaii has been freed from a giant tire that was stuck on his head for about 20 hours.
The bull, named Skywalker, couldn't eat or drink after he got his head lodged in the truck tire
Tale of two bold mice an online hit
Two brave mice are creating a stir on the internet after setting up home in an owls' nest.
The wood mice moved into the Barn Owl Tower, which was specially constructed for the nocturnal birds at the