KABUL - Afghanistan readies for an Iraq-style surge after US president authorizes the deployment of an extra 17,000 troops for the flagging war, his first major move to change the course of conflict. Barack Obama says the troop increase is vital for stabilization, but he also pledges to use diplomacy
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will take a new approach toward Iran that will both emphasize respect for its people and spell out expectations for its leaders, he said in remarks broadcast on Sunday. Vice President-elect Joe Biden made a surprise visit to the Taliban's traditional stronghold in southern Afghanistan. (UPDATED)
NEW YORK - The time-traveling detective show "Life on Mars" picked up its second International Emmy for best drama series, leading a British sweep of seven of the 10 awards handed out Monday night at a ceremony that also honored "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf.