KHARTOUM, Sudan – The United Nations on Monday protested what it said was a decision by Sudan to bar the U.N.’s top humanitarian official from visiting the capital and the troubled western Darfur region. Jan Egeland, U.N. under-secretary-general for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief, said the government was trying to …

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Glittering nightclubs, beautiful beaches, the presence of other celebrities and the assurance that Blackberries get full service … these are the essential elements of a fabulous summer vacation for the rich and famous. But the hottest celebrity jet-set destinations this summer range from exotic overseas locales like St. Tropez to …

JAKARTA, Indonesia – An Islamic militant jailed for the Bali bombings that killed 202 people was released from prison Thursday as part of Indonesia’s independence day celebrations, and 11 others linked to the blasts had their sentences reduced. It is an Indonesian tradition to cut jail terms on holidays, but …

SAN DIEGO – The Marine Corps has denied four Marines accused of killing an Iraqi civilian the option of going straight to trial, a decision that defense lawyers claimed was a sign that prosecutors don’t have a solid case. The four are among seven Marines and a sailor accused of …

This is a partial transcript from “The O’Reilly Factor,” July 20, 2006, that has been edited for clarity. Watch “The O’Reilly Factor” weeknights at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET and listen to the “Radio Factor!” BILL O’REILLY, HOST: “Personal story” segment tonight, for the first time in his tenure …

BEIRUT, Lebanon – This is the sixth installment of an ongoing blog written by American Spencer Witte, a native New York resident who is studying and living in Beirut, Lebanon. July 27, 2006 “A Country Pacing in the Hallway” In the mid-1990s, $600 million went toward renovating Beirut’s only international …

WASHINGTON – The Labor Department proposed a $12 million agreement on Thursday with the estate of Kenneth Lay, the deceased founder of Enron Corp., to settle claims involving mismanagement of workers’ pension plans. The proposed settlement on behalf of participants covered by Enron’s pension plans is subject to approval by …

LOS ANGELES – A Roman Catholic religious order and the Los Angeles Archdiocese will pay $10 million to settle allegations of clergy sexual abuse, according to representatives of those involved. The Carmelite order will pay most of the settlement to seven people, including two who said they were sexually molested …

VICTORVILLE, Calif. – Firefighters in the U.S. Forest Service’s honor guard practice for hours, folding flags in neat triangles, marching in two tight lines and standing at attention as its bagpiper plays “Amazing Grace.” They also pray the preparation goes to waste. The 12-member guard has been performing close to …