France, Egypt Propose Gaza Truce
French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner released no details of the cease-fire plan, saying at the U.N. Security Council that the presidents of his country and Egypt were awaiting a response from Israel.
Natalee Holloway Investigation Could End Soon
Chief Prosecutor Hans Mos said his office still needs "at least another few months" to investigate statements made by the only remaining suspect, Joran van der Sloot, during a hidden-camera interview which was broadcast on Dutch television last year.
Russia, Ukraine Dispute Cuts Gas to European Nations
At least two Bulgarian cities were totally without gas Tuesday, and nations like Turkey were turning to Iran to bolster their supplies, as a natural gas crisis looms over Europe after a contract dispute between Russia and Ukraine.
Wanted: John Donald Cody for Theft, Fraud
On paper John Donald Cody seemed to have it all: a degree from Harvard Law, another from the University of Virginia, a background in military intelligence and his own law firm in Sierra Vista, Ariz.
Grand Canyon, Loch Ness Compete in New 7 Wonders Contest
The Grand Canyon, Mount Everest and Loch Ness will vie with more than 200 other spectacular places in the next phase of the global competition for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, organizers said Wednesday.
