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Turkmenistan Plans Major Tourism Complex

Turkmenistan's leader inaugurated the construction of a $5 billion tourism complex on the Caspian coast.

Sharif's Election Candidacy Is Rejected

Ex-premier Sharif was banned by Pakistan's election commission from running for Parliament, further raising chances of a boycott.

Hong Kong's Democracy Divide

A hard-fought election between two of Hong Kong's best-known political rivals brings a victory to the city's pro-democracy forces, but also the arrival of a potent adversary.

South African Miners Strike Over Safety

South African mine workers downed their tools for a day to highlight the high number of fatalities in the industry each year.

Old-Time Thai Power Broker Returns

As Thailand returns to democracy, Banharn Silpa-archa, ousted from the political scene a decade ago, is back in the power-broking business and will likely determine who gets to be the next prime minister.

Fundraiser Hsu Is Indicted on Fraud Charges

Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu wan indicted on charges of running a fraudulent investment scheme and using some proceeds to make political donations.

Health Firms Set Standards for E-Records

Nine health-care companies are banding together to create a set of security practices to better protect information in electronic medical records.

Iran, U.S. Jockey Over Sanctions

Tehran is seizing on Washington's report as vindication of its position as a peaceful nuclear nation, as Bush tries to rebuild the coalition of states that had been pushing Iran to suspend work.

High Court Considers Detainees' Case

A majority of Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical of Bush administration arguments that Guantanamo prisoners have no right to challenge their detentions.