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Ugandan Rebels Boycott Peace Talks

GULU, Uganda – Ugandan rebels have walked out of peace talks aimed at ending a 19-year conflict in which thousands of civilians have died, officials said Thursday. Lord’s Resistance Army rebels said they were boycotting the talks with the government because of a heavy military buildup by the Ugandan army, …

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Report: Russia Regrets Iran's Decision to Continue Uranium Enrichment

TEHRAN, Iran – Russia said Friday that it regrets Iran‘s decision not to halt uranium enrichment by Thursday’s United Nations-ordered deadline, Russia’s news agencies reported. “We share the position of (the International Atomic Energy Agency) and express our regret that Iran has not fulfilled Resolution 1696 by the designated date …

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Oil Prices Hit Five-Month Low Near $67

LONDON – Oil prices fell to their lowest level in five months on Thursday after energy giant BP said it could bring its huge oil field in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, back to full production by the end of October. The field, the largest in North America, was partially shut last …

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