At least seven explosions, including six car bombs, hit Shia Muslim neighbourhoods of the Iraqi capital.

She was a renowned philanthropist and crucial in creating the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Group of women and doctors from state asked US Supreme Court to at least temporarily block law's application.

'There is not a need for the US to apologize to Afghanistan. Quite the contrary,' says US National Security Advisor.

Foreign ministry spokesman Lei says first batch of Chinese Red Cross relief workers will depart for Philippines today.

Cleaners working on commercial plane in India found 24 gold bars worth more than $1 million in toilet compartment.

Geneva meeting takes place amid heightened tensions after twin suicide bombings outside Iranian embassy in Beirut.

Security checkpoints were targeted in the attacks.

The crackdown on illegals has been marred by clashes that killed four people earlier this month.

Officials at the White House Tuesday said they would not comment on any presidential correspondence.