BAGHDAD -- A heated parliamentary debate on the U.S.-Iraq security treaty was called to an early close yesterday, as lawmakers loyal to anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr scuffled with security (Today)

NEW DELHI -- The ship, operating off the coast of Oman in the lawless waters of the Gulf of Aden, was crewed by armed men, some carrying rocket-propelled grenade launchers. (Today)

UNITED NATIONS -- The United States, the world's largest international aid donor, is among the worst at promoting the independence, impartiality and neutrality of humanitarian aid deliveries to (Today)

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The election of 2008 is far from over here in Minnesota. (Today)

WASHINGTON -- Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has accepted President-elect Barack Obama's offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, Democratic officials said today. (Yesterday)