Iran, major powers head to Geneva
Sept. 30 - Preparing to meet with Iran in Geneva, US officials forsee "extraordinarily difficult process."
Gaddafi blasts big powers at U.N.
Sep 23 - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, in his first ever address to the United Nations, accused the veto-wielding powers of the Security Council of betraying the principles of the U.N. charter.
World powers press Iran on talks
Sep. 2 - Representatives from Russia, China, the US, France and Brtain, meeting in Germany, turn up the pressure on Iran to come to the table for talks on its nuclear program.
G8 nudge emerging powers on climate
Jul 09 - The G8 countries are reaching out to developing countries during their summit in L'Aquila, Italy, as they discuss climate change and trade.
Lithium's power in Bolivia
Oct. 30 - Bolivia taps into vast reserve of lithium, a potential power source for electronics and politics.
Power plant in plutonium scare
Oct 16 - Work at a nuclear power plant in France has been suspended after more than three times the expected amount of plutonium was found inside.
Former officials on war powers act
Jul 8 - A panel led by former Secretaries of State say the 1973 War Power Resolution is ineffective and that a new law should force the U.S. president to consult with Congress before going to war. ... more
German parties fighting for power
Sep 22 - Germany's minor parties, the Free Democrats, the Greens and the left-wing Linke, all hope to be coalition partners after the German election.
Merkel's challenge to retain power
Sep 18 - German Chancellor Angela Merkel battles her Vice Chancellor, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as both look to be elected chancellor in the upcoming general election.
Powerful quake hits Indonesia
Sep 02 - A powerful earthquake strikes Java in Indonesia, shaking buildings in the capital Jakarta and initially prompting tsunami warnings.




