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The United Nations Security Council Tuesday unanimously approved measures to send 26,000 peacekeepers to the Sudan to help end Darfur's deadly conflict. The African Union and United Nations hope that the mission will help stop four years of violence in Darfur, in which 200,000 have died.

The Secretary of State says our voting machines are not fail-safe, Democrats and Republicans still cannot find common ground on the month-late budget, and Governor Schwarzenegger is at-odds with the G

Last week, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez announced that foreigners who publicly criticize his government will be expelled from the country. Critics worry the Chavez government is becoming increasingly intolerant of opposition opinions. The Venezuelan ambassador discusses his country's relationship with the U.S.

A deadline imposed by Taliban kidnappers for the lives of 21 remaining South Koreans has come and gone with no word on their fate. The kidnappers have killed two captives after two previous deadlines passed.

Saudi Arabia's leaders say they will seriously consider attending a Middle East peace conference later this year and would explore opening diplomatic relations with the Shiite-led government in Iraq, an endorsement long sought by Washington.

Former Sen. Fred Thompson, who's considering a formal run for the White House, reports raising $3.5 million dollars — short of the $5 million his camp had predicted. Some blame his delayed entry into the race; others consider the somber mood in the Republican Party.

After decades-long struggle to bring justice to the victims of Pol Pot's infamous killing fields, Cambodia's international genocide tribunal issues an indictment on Tuesday against Kaing Guek Eav, the former head of the S-21 prison, where Khmer Rouge's suspected enemies were tortured.

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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told President Bush that he shares the U.S. view that there are "duties to discharge and responsibilities to keep" in Iraq, although Britain is reducing its troop presence there. Brown's comments came Monday at a joint news conference with Mr. Bush at Camp David in Maryland.

The allure of fame is in the air. Auditions for the seventh season of "American Idol" are underway in San Diego. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps was at Qualcomm Stadium early this morning, where thousands