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Russia Starts Pullback But Flexes Muscle
Russia took the first steps toward a troop pullback from Georgia but at the same time paraded blindfolded Georgian prisoners on armored vehicles. The mixed signals came as NATO demanded Moscow withdraw its troops.
The Making Of China's Olympic Golden Age
As it continues to bring in the gold at the Olympics, China is unabashed about going to great lengths to make world-class athletes. Barry Petersen reports on the country's elaborate Olympian-training strategy.
Stats Show Perils Of Living In East Congo
Imagine living with a 50 percent chance of being enslaved or threatened with death by an armed group and one-in-three odds of being tortured or wounded. That is the reality in some of the roughest parts of eastern Congo, according to a new report.
Full Transcript: Rice On Russia
Lara Logan exclusively interviewed Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Brussels, Belgium, about the crisis in Georgia and what it means that the Russian president hasn't kept his promise.
Karzai To Seek Re-Election In Afghanistan
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said he would seek re-election in hopes of finishing a job he said he hasn't yet completed.
Vietnam Releases Gary Glitter From Prison
Authorities freed British glam rocker Gary Glitter from prison in southern Vietnam, sending the convicted child molester into an uncertain future after nearly three years of confinement.
Mexico Church Assailed For Fashion Comment
A Catholic priest in Mexico caused an outrage when he likened showing too much skin to prostitution. Critics argue that rhetoric like that makes it easier to justify sexual violence against women.
Musharraf's Exit Stirs Anxiety In Pakistan
Pakistan's ruling coalition is still trying to figure out what to do following the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf, while militant violence underscored the challenges facing the country.
Suicide Bombers Try To Storm U.S. Base
Suicide bombers tried unsuccessfully to storm a U.S. military base near Afghanistan-Pakistan border in a daring attack on a major American installation, officials said. Six insurgents detonated their vests after being surrounded.
Musharraf Ends Rumors, Resigns
An emotional Pervez Musharraf said he wanted to spare the nation from a perilous impeachment battle and that he was satisfied that all he had done "was for the people and for the country."
Deadly Blast Rocks Algerian City
A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-rigged car into a police academy as recruits lined up to register for classes, killing at least 43 people. It was the deadliest attack in recent years in the North African country.
Four Hurt In Philippines Hotel Bomb Blasts
Two homemade bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two budget hotels in a southern Philippine city, wounding at least four people in the latest in a series of bomb attacks in the volatile south, officials said.
Japan Probing iPod Nano Fires
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry is examining three reports of overheating iPod Nanos sparking fires.
Rice: Russia Playing A "Dangerous Game"
With tanks busting Georgia's defenses and artillery dug in around the country's main port, the Russians are going to take their own sweet time pulling out, reports CBS News' Chief National Security Correspondent David Martin.
Fay Skims Cuba, Sets Sights On Florida
Tropical Storm Fay pounded Cuba with torrential rain and wind, prompting authorities to evacuate dozens of low-lying communities, cancel carnival celebrations in a central of province and warn of flooding.
Bomber Kills U.S.-Allied Sunni Leader
A suicide bomber dressed in a woman's robe detonated explosives in a heavily guarded Sunni area of Baghdad, killing the deputy leader of the neighborhood's U.S.-backed security volunteers who had turned against al Qaeda, Iraqi officials said.
Dozens Dead In Afghan Violence
Scores of police manned checkpoints around Afghanistan's capital after authorities ordered more than 7,000 officers to secure Kabul ahead of the country's Independence Day. The rest of the country saw a surge in violence with 88 reported dead.
Poor Afghan Security Affecting Aid Groups
Attacks on aid groups, most notably one in which four workers were killed by Taliban militants, have left some questioning if they can safely provide help to remote and dangerous areas.
Deal Proposed In Zimbabwe Election Crisis
Zimbabwe's opposition chief would accept the prime minister's post and concede the presidency - and command of the military - to Robert Mugabe to settle a political crisis in his country, the Associated Press learned.
Time Running Out For Musharraf
A top ruling party official gave Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf a two-day deadline to quit or face impeachment proceedings. But Musharraf's allies insisted he was not stepping down and was prepared to fight being removed from office.
Russia Says Pullout From Georgia Underway
The deputy chief of staff of Russia's military said the withdrawal of forces from Georgia has begun. Earlier, Russian forces around Gori had shown no sign of moving away and even appeared to be solidifying their positions.
Female Suicide Bomber Kills 26 In Iraq
A female suicide bomber struck Shiite pilgrims south of Baghdad, killing at least 26 people and wounding dozens, police said. It was the deadliest in a series of attacks on travelers heading to the holy city of Karbala for a major religious festival.
Two NATO Troops Dead In Afghan Attack
U.S.-led forces have killed more than 36 insurgents in a series of clashes and airstrikes in southern Afghanistan. A militant attack on a NATO patrol killed two coalition troops.
U.S.-Poland Missile Deal Roils Russia
An agreement that will allow the U.S. to install a missile defense battery in Poland exposes the ex-communist nation to attack, a Russian general said. He said Poland has now exposed itself to strikes, even nuclear ones.
Canada to Search Arctic For 1840s Wreck
Officials fear that global warming could entice others to find and plunder the ships of British explorer Sir John Franklin, who went missing with his 128-member crew while searching for the Northwest Passage.
Saudi Arabia Not Liable In 9/11 Attacks
A federal appeals court ruled that Saudi Arabia and four of its princes cannot be held liable in the Sept. 11 attacks even if they were aware that charitable donations to Muslim groups would be funneled to al Qaeda.
Insiders Say Musharraf To Resign
Reports of Pakistan's president Pervez Musharraf's decision to step down by Sunday and avoid a parliamentary impeachment, does little to end internal political discord in the U.S.-backed south Asian country, senior Western diplomats warned.
Ancient Cemetery Found In Sahara
The graveyard, uncovered by hot desert winds, is near what would have been a lake at the time people lived there. It's in a region called Gobero, hidden away in Niger's forbidding Tenere Desert, known to Tuareg nomads as a "desert within a desert."
Phelps Keeps Olympic Gold Streak Alive
Michael Phelps won his sixth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics in record time, defeating rivals Laszlo Cseh and teammate Ryan Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley.
6 U.S. Sailors Accused Of Detainee Abuse
The U.S. Navy says six sailors have been accused of abusing detainees, including sealing prisoners in a cell filled with pepper spray, at a U.S. detention center in Iraq.
Georgia: Russia Controls A Third Of Nation
Georgia's president said that a column of Russian tanks and other vehicles was moving toward the country's second-largest city, and that Russian forces already control a third of Georgian territory. Washington reaffirmed its support of Georgia.
Libya, U.S. Settle Terrorism Lawsuits
Libya and the United States signed a deal settling all outstanding lawsuits by American victims of terrorism, clearing the way for the full restoration of diplomatic relations.
Fog Of War Obscures Reality In Georgia
The White House grasp of developments in war-battered Georgia has been hampered by confusing reports from the ground and intelligence resources that initially were focused more on Iraq and Afghanistan than the former Soviet republic.
Syria, Lebanon Agree To Border Negotiation
The presidents of Syria and Lebanon crowned their second day of groundbreaking talks Thursday with an agreement to resume work on formally demarcating the border between the two neighboring countries.
White House Pushing Musharraf To Step Down
The Bush administration has quietly urged embattled Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to step down rather than face impeachment, hoping to ensure a smooth transition of power and continued close ties with a vital Southeast Asian ally.
18 Killed In Bomb Attack On Lebanon Bus
A bomb has exploded near a bus carrying civilians and members of the military in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, killing at least 18 people and wounding many others, security officials say.
Afghan Militants Kill 3 Aid Workers
Militants brandishing assault rifles ambushed a U.S. relief organization's vehicle south of Kabul, killing three Western aid workers and their Afghan driver and leaving their white SUV riddled with hundreds of bullets, officials said.
Olympic Team's "Slant Eyes" Ad Draws Ire
Players on Spain's Olympic basketball team defended a photo in an ad showing the players using their fingers to apparently make their eyes look more Chinese.
Defiant Russia Rolls Into Key Georgia City
Russian troops and paramilitaries rolled into the strategic Georgian city of Gori, apparently violating a truce designed to end the conflict. President Bush said the United States planned a massive humanitarian effort.
Iraq Contracts Cost Taxpayers Billions
Military contracts in Iraq have cost U.S. taxpayers at least $85 billion and may not be any cheaper than using military personnel.
Expert: Georgia Web Attacks Kid Stuff
Initial information suggests that Internet attacks on Georgian Web sites over the last two weeks are the work of kids, according to one researcher, while another says the intensity of these attacks is short-lived.
Olympic Singer Fails China Cuteness Test
A 7-year-old Chinese girl was not good-looking enough for the Olympics opening ceremony, so another little girl with a pixie smile lip-synched "Ode to the Motherland," a ceremony official said.
Georgia, Russia Agree To EU Cease-Fire
Georgia's president says he agreed to an EU plan with Russia brokered by France for ending fighting in his country.
U.S., Europe Ponder Russia's Punishment
A joint NATO-Russia military exercise was cancelled as a form of punishment for Russia's invasion of pro-Western Georgia. President Bush is also boycotting NATO meetings with Russian officials.
Record-Smashers: Swimmer Or Swimsuit?
Olympic swimmers like Michael Phelps are breaking records like never before. But is it pure athleticism, or are they aided by technological advancements like sleeker wetsuits and better pool designs? Barry Petersen reports.
Taliban Declares "Open War" In Pakistan
A roadside bomb hit a Pakistan air force truck in a northwestern city, killing as many as 14 people including a 5-year-old girl in the latest violence in the volatile region.
Russian Hackers Attack Georgian Web Sites
Attacks by Russian hackers against Georgian Web sites, including one hosted in the United States, continued even as Russian President Dmitri Medvedev ordered a halt to hostilities against Georgia.
3 Guards Stabbed To Death In China
Knife-wielding assailants have attacked a road checkpoint in China's troubled far-west, killing three and taking the death toll to more than 30 from a surge in violence that has coincided with the Beijing Olympics, officials say.
U.N. Doles Out $214 Million In Food Aid
The U.N. will provide $214 million in food assistance to 16 impoverished areas to help ease the effects of high food and oil prices, its food agency said.
Giza Pyramids Go Tourist Friendly
The monuments may be glorious, but visiting Egypt's famed Giza Pyramids has long been a nightmare, with hawkers peddling camel rides and pharaonic trinkets hustling tourists relentlessly at every turn.
Olympics Stab Victim's Condition Upgraded
The condition of the American mother of a former Olympian who was stabbed on the opening day of Olympics competition was improving Monday, a spokesman for the U.S. Olympics Committee told the AP.
3 Killed By Suicide Bomber In Afghanistan
A suicide bomber rammed his car into a NATO convoy in Kabul, killing three civilians and wounding at least a dozen, officials said. Clashes and an airstrike in the south killed 25 militants and eight civilians held hostage by insurgents.
Bush Slams Russia's Invasion Of Georgia
Russian tanks roared deep into Georgia on Monday, launching a new western front in the conflict, and Russian planes staged air raids that sent people screaming and fleeing for cover in some towns.
Bush Wraps Up Asian Trip On High Note
President Bush, increasingly distracted by Russia's harsh military crackdown in Georgia, took in one final golden Olympic moment then ended what was likely his last trip to Asia before he leaves the White House.
Momentum Builds Against Musharraf
The resolution passed by 321 votes to 25 by the Punjab assembly has no constitutional weight, but is intended to crank up political pressure on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf as the ruling coalition gears up to impeach him.
Bolivia's Morales Wins Referendum Vote
A bold gamble by President Evo Morales to break a political deadlock and re-energize his leftist revolution has paid off as Bolivia's voters resoundingly endorsed him in a recall referendum.
U.S. Said To Use "Money As Weapon" In Iraq
A U.S. Army program in which soldiers pay cash to Iraqis to help with expenses, large and small, has spent $2.8 billion in five years, The Washington Post reported.
Bush Condemns Russia's Attack On Georgia
President Bush has sharply criticized Moscow's harsh military crackdown in the former Soviet republic of Georgia, saying the violence is unacceptable and Russia's response is disproportionate.
New Premium Grapes Sold For $910 In Japan
A new variety of premium grapes debuted in Japan, with a single bunch fetching as much as 100,000 yen, or $910.
700-Pound Man Forklifted For A Day Out
A 700-pound man once considered the world's most obese person has left his home for the first time in five months with the aid of a forklift and a platform truck. Despite sweating profusely, he seemed to enjoy the outing.
Iraq Wants Timeline For U.S. Pullout
Iraq's foreign minister insisted Sunday that any security deal with the United States must contain a "very clear timeline" for the departure of U.S. troops. A suicide bomber struck north of Baghdad, killing at least five people.
In Tape, Al Qaeda Says U.S. Rules Pakistan
In a rare English-language message partially aired Sunday that is believed to be from Al Qaeda's No. 2 leader, Ayman al-Zawahri claimed Pakistan is now "virtually ruled from the American Embassy."
Thousands Of Refugees Flee Georgia
Hundreds of refugees from the fighting in the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia sought shelter in Russia. They are among thousands who fled the region in recent days as Georgian forces battled for control.
Chinese Authorities Detain Activists
Five Tibet activists were taken away by Chinese security agents Sunday after protesting during the Olympic Games, hours after a Christian activist was detained on his way to a church service in Beijing attended by U.S. President George W. Bush.
Russian Bomb Blitz Hits Georgian Capital
Georgian troops retreated from the breakaway province of South Ossetia on Sunday and their government pressed for a truce, overwhelmed by Russian firepower as the conflict threatened to set off a wider war.
Beijing Attacker Had Family Troubles
Police tightened security Sunday as they investigated the fatal stabbing of the father of a former U.S. Olympian, an attack that stunned the athletic community and embarrassed Chinese authorities.
Bush: No One Should Fear Religious Freedom
President Bush said no one should "fear the influence of loving religion," after attending a church service in Beijing.
Suicide Car Bombing Kills 25 In Iraq
The U.S. military blamed al Qaeda in Iraq for a suicide car bombing that killed 25.
Russia Rejects Cease-Fire With Georgia
Russia refused to agree to a cease-fire with Georgia Saturday, continuing a diplomatic standoff as fighting rages in South Ossetia.
Explosions Rock Restive Chinese Region
Several explosions in the Muslim region of Xinjiang killed or wounded at least four, amid tightened security after attack earlier this week.
Al-Sadr Orders Militia To Disarm
Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr ordered most of his militiamen to disarm but said he will maintain elite fighting units to resist the Americans if a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops is not established.
Russia, Georgia Clash Over Tiny Province
Georgian troops have launched a huge offensive to wrest control of breakaway South Ossetia province from separatists backed by Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the offensive will draw retaliation.
Vampire Bats Eyed For Venezuela Deaths
Medical experts suspect a rabies outbreak spread by vampire bat bites in the deaths of at least 38 Warao Indians.
U.S. Calls For Prompt Ceasefire In Georgia
Georgia launched a surprise assault to take back the breakaway region of South Ossetia, triggering a ferocious Russian counterattack. The United States is calling for an immediate ceasefire in the region.
American Deaths In Afghanistan Reach 500
The death toll for American soldiers in Afghanistan reached 500 following the deadliest three months of the war.
China Cracks Down For "Feel Good" Show
The Olympic games could leave behind some burning questions among the Chinese people, reports Barry Petersen.
China Welcomes World To 2008 Olympics
After seven years of buildup and billions of dollars in preparations, world leaders and China's elite have gathered for the most lavish opening ceremony in Olympic history. But Beijing residents without a ticket were asked to stay home.
U.S. Olympic Flagbearer Sidesteps Politics
When U.S. athletes chose Sudanese-born Lopez Lomong as U.S. flagbearer, it was widely seen as a slap to China over Darfur. Hours before the opening ceremony, Lomong sidestepped political questions.
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