US: Iran should release all hikers

Sep 9 - The White House repeats call for Iran to release three American hikers detained in 2009 after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.   Videos


Stocks jump on jobless claims

SEP 9 - Jobless claims fall more than expected suggesting the economy may soon pull out of a recent soft patch. Carmen Roberts reports.   Videos


Putin condemns Russia attack

Sep 9 - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin condemns the latest attack in Russia's restive North Caucasus. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.   Videos


Pakistanis protest Koran burning

Sept 9 - Protests erupt across Pakistan in response to the proposed Koran-burning event organized by a Florida pastor on the anniversary of the September 11th attacks.   Videos


Iraqis prepare for Eid al-Fitr

Sept 9 - Iraqis look forward to the Muslim festival which concludes the holy month of Ramadan, flocking to markets to prepare for the feast despite Iraq's precarious security situation.   Videos


Manila hostage controversy grows

Sept 9 - Philippines President Benigno Aquino defends his handling of last month's deadly bus hijacking, while investigators say police fire may have killed some hostages.   Videos


MEPs demand Roma expulsions halt

Sept 9 - A majority of members of the European Parliament vote against France's controversial expulsion of Roma, and demand a halt to the deportations.   Videos


Blast rips through Russian market

Sept 9 - A suicide bomber detonates a bomb outside the entrance to a market in North Ossetia, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 70.   Videos


Federer breezes into semi-finals

Sept 9 - Roger Federer won a measure of revenge as he beat fifth seed Robin Soderling 6-4 6-4 7-5 on Wednesday. The pair discuss their match during a post-game press conference.   Videos


African royalty gather in Libya

Sept 9 - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi hosts a summit of African royalty in the Libyan capital Tripoli with the proposed goal of uniting Africa.   Videos