The Russian partners in BP?s joint venture tried to fire the chief executive at a board meeting on Monday, but they were outvoted by directors nominated from the British side.

Brandon Jennings is considered the best point guard prospect of the high school class of 2008. And if he opts to play in Europe next season, it could cause a ripple effect.

Appearing healthy but thin in the face, three Americans who were held in the Colombian jungle for more than five years made their first public appearance.

A growing body of evidence suggests that the abuse of alcohol is rising among veterans of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq.

With elections nearing in both countries, Iraq?s prime minister confirmed that his government was leaning toward a short-term agreement.

Six explosions occurred within about an hour of one another, striking residential and commercial spots in Karachi, a teeming southern port city.

India?s prime minister, Manmohan Singh, said his administration is near finalizing a pact that would allow India access to nuclear fuel and technology on the world market.

New elections, most likely in September, seemed all but certain ? pending parliamentary approval ? after the People?s Party withdrew from the governing coalition.

The government is the product of an unlikely alliance between the Socialist Party, once led by Slobodan Milosevic, and the Democratic Party of President Boris Tadic.

African leaders at the Group of Eight meeting resisted pressure to adopt a tougher stance against Robert Mugabe.

The outburst of violence was shocking and without precedent in democratic Mongolia, and many here are deeply ashamed of what unfolded.

The governing body of the Anglican church in Britain voted to approve appointing women as bishops, while traditionalists warned the move could lead to a breakup of the church.

The rescue of 15 hostages last week is threatening to eclipse concern for those who remain captive of the FARC.

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No injuries have been reported at the fire at Carroll's Discount Office Furniture, 5615 S. Rice, said Jack Williams, assisant chief with the Houston Fire Department.

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