Emergency workers have reached the epicenter of China's massive quake, but the scene that will greet them at daylight is a grim one.

Police say the death toll in a series of bomb explosions across the ancient Indian city of Jaipur has risen to 80, with nearly 200 people injured.

The Vatican's chief astronomer says that believing in aliens does not contradict faith in God.

The pandas at China's world famous Wolong National Nature preserve and breeding center have survived the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck China.

The search for survivors has been hindered by heavy rains, which forced a group of paratroopers to call off one rescue mission.

The U.N. says only a tiny portion of international aid is reaching Myanmar's cyclone victims amid reports the military regime hoards the best for itself.

The Pentagon is dropping charges against the man who was supposed to have been the "20th hijacker" in the Sept. 11 attacks.

Parliment spokesmen say 51 legislators voted against international banker Ericq Pierre, while 35 voted for him.

Nearly 30,000 more people remain missing. The U.N. and others have said the toll could go much higher.

It is unclear if the agreement will be respected by all the extremists who have been fighting in Sadr City.