Trapped survivors freed after nearly 100 hours
MAY 17, 2008
A powerful aftershock knocked out roads and communications in some of the most quake-ravaged parts of central China on Friday, as emergency crews rescued 163 people who had survived up to 100 improbable hours trapped in the ruins. Details
Death toll from Myanmar cyclone nearly doubles
MAY 17, 2008
The official death toll nearly doubled to 78,000 from Myanmar's killer cyclone as heavy rains on Friday lashed much of the area stricken two weeks ago, further hampering relief efforts. Details
Bush fails to win Saudi help on gas prices
MAY 17, 2008
President Bush failed to win the help he sought from Saudi Arabia to relieve skyrocketing American gas prices Friday, a setback for the former Texas oilman who took office predicting he would jawbone oil-producing nations to help the U.S. Details
Islamist fighters seize town in Somalia
MAY 17, 2008
A human rights leader says Islamist fighters have seized a southern town in Somalia that is a major agricultural center, compelling hundreds of refugees to flee. Details
10 militants, 4 Afghans killed in violence
MAY 17, 2008
A series of clashes, airstrikes and bomb blasts left 10 militants and four civilians killed in Afghanistan, officials said Saturday. Details
