Greek leaders agree on a unity government, with a new PM replacing beleaguered George Papandreou, as part of a deal to tackle the country's debt crisis.
Organisers of a firework display held close to the M5 crash scene say they will work closely with police investigators, as details of victims start to emerge.
Michael Oren, Israel's ambassador to the United States, discussed how the recent prisoner swap for captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit strengthened Israeli society among other topics at a breakfast for reporters sponsored by The Christian Science Monitor.
Oklahoma earthquake: The 5.6 magnitude earthquake Saturday, followed by aftershocks Sunday, damaged at least 14 homes in Oklahoma, say officials. No one was seriously injured.
The secrecy around Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s selection of Cathleen P. Black to run the city’s schools highlighted his faith in business leaders and dislike of public debate.
Starting Thursday, Wal-Mart plans to offer free shipping on its Web site, a move that may create an expectation among consumers and a threat to smaller retailers.
AP - Two top Penn State officials charged with covering up allegations of an explosive child-sex abuse scandal related to former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky stepped down late Sunday after an emergency meeting of the university's Board of Trustees.
AP - Iran's presence is already visible in Iraq, from the droves of pilgrims at Shiite holy sites to the brands of yoghurt and jams on grocery shelves. But now Iraqis are bracing for a potential escalation of Persian influence as the U.S. military leaves at the end of the year.
AP - The lone protester in an Atlanta park was arrested after refusing to leave by a Sunday night curfew, a day after 19 demonstrators were taken to jail by officers in riot gear when a rally spilled into the streets.
Hundreds of rescue workers have been working through the night attempting to dig out any survivors after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey, leveling dozens of buildings and killing hundreds.
Two Penn State officials accused of misleading a grand jury in its inquiry of child sexual abuse allegations against a former coach have stepped down, the university said Monday.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will step down, the country's president announced, agreeing to do so on the condition that the controversial 130 billion euro bailout deal is approved.
Connecticut's largest utility pushed back a self-declared deadline to restore power to 99% of its customers by midnight Sunday, more than a week after a crippling early blizzard.
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