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IAEA Selects Japanese Ambassador To Serve As Director-General
Japanese Ambassador Yukiya Amano will serve as the next Director-General of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The 35-member IAEA Board of Governors met on Thursday to select a successor to Egypt's Mohamed ElBaradei, who has served since 1997.

Two Days After U.S. Pullout, Biden Makes Surprise Visit To Iraq
Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Iraq on Thursday, two days after the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the war-torn nation's cities was marked by a bomb blast that killed 33 people. Biden has been appointed by the administration to work with the Pentagon to help Iraqis achieve political unity and stability.

Attorney General To Undergo Emergency Surgery For Cracked Tooth
Atty. Gen. Eric Holder on Thursday undergoes surgery for a chipped tooth. He is having the emergency dental procedure because the tooth needs to be removed immediately.

Potential Democratic Split Looms With Rep. Maloney's Senate Bid
Some of the divisiveness that is expected to roil New York Democrats next year has begun to unravel as Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) prepares to launch her campaign for the seat of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), who was appointed in January to fill a vacancy.

Waxman Still In Hospital But "In Good Spirits"
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) is still in a Los Angeles hospital after being admitted on Tuesday. The 69-year-old chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee had fainted and is under evaluation.

Report: North Korea Test-Fires Short-Range Missiles
North Korea launched two short-range missiles on Thursday, less than three weeks after receiving new sanctions from the United Nations and gaining more international condemnation for conductiong its second nuclear test.

U.S. Forces Launch First Major Afghan Offensive Under Obama Administration
The Obama administration launched its first major offensive in Afghanistan early Thursday, pushing deep into Helmand Province, where militants suppport their activities from one of the world's largest opium poppy fields.

In Wake Of Coup, Pentagon Suspends Joint Military Operations With Honduras
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced that it had suspended joint military operations with Honduras, which has been controlled by an interim government since Sunday's coup deposed José Manuel Zelaya as president.

Crist Still Top Republican In Florida's Senate Race, Poll Says
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has maintained his more than 20-point lead over conservative and former state House Speaker Marco Rubio in the race for the U.S. Senate, according to the latest Mason-Dixon poll.

Opposition Leader Declares Iran's New Government Illegitimate
Opposition candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi called Iran's new government "illegitimate" on Wednesday, a day after the Islamic republic announced that a recount of some ballots in the disputed presidential election last month had shown no evidence of irregularities.