U.S. President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dropped below 50 percent in two major polls, reflecting the health care debate and economic weakness.

A key U,N. committee approved a resolution urging Iran to halt the persecution of political opponents following the country's disputed presidential election.

World Health Organization officials say the swine flu pandemic might have peaked in the Northern Hemisphere, but caution new peaks could come at any time.

Scientists restarted a giant subatomic particle collider outside Geneva to reproduce and study "big bang" conditions that prevailed at the universe's origin.

Scottish singer Susan Boyle, one of the Internet age's biggest stars, seeks to turn global celebrity into record sales next week by releasing her debut album.

The Daily Yomiuri, The Yomiuri Shimbun