Correction: New Virus story
In a story May 15 about a new SARS-like virus spreading from patients to health care workers in Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press reported ...
Correction: Immigration story
In a story May 14 about a Senate immigration bill, The Associated Press erroneously reported that two of the Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers entered the U.S

High-tech pushes for more in immigration bill
High-tech companies looking to bring more skilled workers to the U.S. pushed Monday for more concessions in an immigration bill pending in the Senate.

US immigration bill could slow Indian outsourcers
Low cost efficiency put India's outsourcing companies at the heart of global business and created a multibillion dollar industry that for years has ...

A glance at Kremlin's top foe, Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny, an obscure adviser to a provincial governor just four years ago, shot up to become the Kremlin's public enemy No.1. The web-savvy ...
Cuban-American politicians decry Beyonce Cuba trip
Beyonce and Jay-Z's trip to Cuba has angered two Cuban-American politicians who are demanding information on whether the couple's visit to the ...
Zimbabwe president arrives in Rome for papal mass
State radio in Zimbabwe says President Robert Mugabe has arrived in Rome for the inaugural mass of newly-elected Pope Francis. Mugabe is the subject ...
US lawmakers visit Cuba
A delegation of American lawmakers led by Sen. Patrick Leahy arrived in Cuba on Monday to gauge the island's economic changes and stress the ...

Cuba critics look to test government on travel law
For years, Cuban dissidents say, authorities' message to them has been the same: Sure, you can leave the country. Just don't expect us to let you come ...

Lines at Cuba travel agencies on day 1 of new law
Cubans formed long lines outside travel agencies and migration offices in Havana on Monday as a highly anticipated new law took effect ending the ...

Cubans eager to try new law easing travel rules
Like many Cubans, 16-year-old Ana Liliam Garcia is excited at the thought of seeing the world beyond this Communist-run island smaller than the state ...

Cuba to free doctors from onerous travel rules
Cuba is eliminating longstanding restrictions on health care professionals' overseas travel as part of a broader migration reform that takes effect ...

AP Interview: Tymoshenko daughter urges sanctions
The daughter of jailed former Ukrainian premier Yulia Tymoshenko urged Western nations Thursday to impose sanctions on officials involved in her ...

Obama maintains standing with Cuban-Americans
The door for travel to Cuba cracked open during President Barack Obama's first term. Cuban-Americans can now visit family on the island as often as ...

Russia fumes at US bill as "reset" plan takes hit
What happened to the "reset"? U.S.-Russian ties have again plunged into acrimony amid disputes ranging from disagreement on Syria to Russian President ...

House votes to offer advanced-degree visas
Testing the waters of what is expected to be a turbulent battle over immigration policy next year, the House voted Friday to make green cards ...
Office in Uganda shows how easily rebels can move
Where do you go if you want to talk to a negotiator from Congo's newest rebel group? You can try their office headquarters in Uganda's capital city.