G-8 advances on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland | President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders took a united stance Tuesday on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace settlement to forge a "united, inclusive and democratic" government — but couldn't agree on whether this means Pres…

G-8 advances on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion

President Barack Obama walks with British Prime Minister David Cameron, center, and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny at the site of the G-8 summit in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The final day of the G-8 summit of wealthy nations is ending with discussions on globe-t…

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Dennis Rodman worms his way into North Korea

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is surrounded by journalists upon arrival at Pyongyang Airport in North Korea on Tuesday. The former Bull has become an unlikely ambassador for sports diplomacy at a time of heightened tensions between the U.S. and North Korea.

Dennis Rodman worms his way into North Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea | Former NBA star Dennis Rodman brought his basketball skills and flamboyant style — tattoos, nose studs and all — on Tuesday to a country with possibly the world's strictest dress code: North Korea.

Lugar era ends after 36 years in Senate

INDIANAPOLIS | For the first time in a generation, U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., will not be seated at his desk in the ornate Senate chamber when a new Congress convenes on Thursday.

Giannoulias attacks Kirk on Iraq

CHICAGO | Democrat Alexi Giannoulias on Tuesday ramped up his criticism of Senate opponent Mark Kirk's position on invading Iraq more than seven years ago.

Russia: Iran's nuclear plant to get fuel next week, 6th Ld-Writethru

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia announced Friday it will begin the startup next week of Iran's only atomic power plant, giving Tehran a boost as it struggles with international sanctions and highlighting differences between Moscow and Washington over pressuring the Islamic Republic to give up activitie…