The alliance is becoming more politically divided.

Days before Tunisia's first democratic elections, protests raise tensions between secularists and Islamic parties.

Like President Ronald Reagan, her political soulmate, Margaret Thatcher came to power at a desperate time in her country's history, when real leadership and bold ideas were most needed.

Rescue workers carried out a series of controlled explosions on Tuesday to open up new entry points into the striken liner Costa Concordia. The Italian mega-ship ran aground just off Giglio Island in Italy late on Friday.

Naval intelligence officer Jeffrey Paul Delisle faces a possible life sentence on charges he leaked government secrets to a foreign entity.

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak arrives by ambulance at a Cairo court, where he is being tried over his possible role in killing protesters during last year's uprising.

U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton arrives in Ivory Coast on the second leg of her West Africa tour.

China’s economy slows in the final quarter of 2011, with more pain ahead as demand for its exports slows and the property market stutters.

Cruise ships around the world are supposed to follow minimum safety codes established by the International Maritime Organization. But enforcement of these codes can vary depending on a ship's home port and the country where it's registered.

French President Sarkozy says the latest S&P downgrade of France's prized triple-A rating will not affect economic reform.

Reva Bhalla explains why the world can expect a more pragmatic-sounding Iran over the next few days as efforts are made to resume nuclear negotiations.

William Cohen says Iran should brace for even tougher sanctions if it moves forward with its nuclear program.

Is Yemen’s Capital threatened by Al-Qaeda?

At least nine people are killed in a car bomb attack in northern Iraq.

Rick Perry questions Turkey's fitness for membership in NATO.