Chains or drugs: treatment for Afghanistan’s mentally ill
The mentally ill in Afghanistan, a country destroyed by three decades of conflict, have been counted at about two million, according to the...
McCain, Obama get tough, personal in final debate
John McCain repeatedly assailed Barack Obama''s character and campaign positions on taxes, abortion and more Wednesday night, hoping to transform their final presidential...
Iranian leader calls financial crisis payback for West’s ‘crimes’
The current global financial crisis is payback for the West''s "crimes" and "aggressive" policies, Iran''s president said on Wednesday.
"Economic problems in Western...
Russian, NKorean diplomats to discuss political, trade cooperation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Pak Ui Chun will discuss prospects for bilateral cooperation in politics and trade...
Winter letup by Taliban unlikely in Afghanistan
Taliban insurgents probably won''t ease up on attacks in Afghanistan this winter as they have in the past, because their influence has spread...
