Former Cold War foes to slash nuclear weapons
The United States and Russia reach a first major nuclear pact in nearly two decades to cut deployed warheads to 1,550 from 2,200 over seven years. Obama and Medvedev plan to sign in Prague on April 8, aiming toward a world without nuclear arms.
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Allawi Secular Victory Narrowly Shifts Iraq Power Balance
Ayad Allawi claimed victory for his secular anti-Iranian coalition as final returns edge out Nouri al Maliki. The result, if confirmed, allows Allawi the first chance to form a parliamentary majority though prime minister remains uncertain and sets the stage for extended political wrangling. Supporters in Baghdad cheered while Sunnis in the capital celebrated as a historic shift toward cross sectarian appeal.
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Vatican faces sex abuse crisis threatening Benedict XVI legacy
The Vatican confronts a deepening sex abuse scandal that could tarnish Benedict XVI and his predecessor John Paul II. Critics question what Benedict knew and when while the church braces for Holy Week amid calls for accountability and potential resignation.
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