Reflections of reporting at the war crimes tribunal

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid took a rare opportunity Thursday to switch roles and testify before his colleagues to blast polygamy, a still-used practice among some who practice the Mormon faith.

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The UK and Irish governments propose the first formal border checks between the two nations in 80 years.

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The Conservatives promise to give communities more power to block the opening of lap-dancing clubs.

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama’s campaign has bought $5 million worth of advertising time from NBC Universal to run TV spots during the Olympic Games, a source familiar with the deal said on Wednesday.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After months of secrecy and intrigue, presidential rivals Barack Obama and John McCain are almost ready to unveil the winners in the vice presidential sweepstakes.

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The towering trucks that give U.S. troops the best protection against roadside bombs and enemy bullets also make them vulnerable to routine hazards like sharp turns, rutted roads and rickety bridges.

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Chronic problems with England’s planning system could lead to “paralysis” of the economy, a committee of MPs warns.

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The Conservatives and UUP are to set up a working group to consider greater co-operation between their parties.

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Congress held its first hearing on the military’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy since its enactment 15 years ago, prompting a heated exchange between opponents and supporters

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