Japan Elects in New Prime Minister

Japan's parliament elected a moderate, Yasuo Fukuda, as prime minister. He takes over for Shinzo Abe, who formally resigned earlier in the day.

Fashion flare in Kenya

Milan, Paris and New York are no longer the center of the fashion world. That's at least what several women designers based in Kenya are out to prove. They draw inspiration from Africa's natural beauty and rich tribal cultures, and their authentic creations now fill high-end boutiques around the world.

Bombs in Basra, Baghdad, Baqouba

Basra police chief Major-General Abdul Jalil Khalaf blamed insurgents linked to Al Qaeda for the attack. Car bombings are relatively rare in Basra, the hub of Iraq's oil industry.

Wait Over for Highly Anticipated 'Halo 3'

Video gamers waited in line for the midnight highly anticipated release of the popular 'Halo 3' Xbox 360 game, the final installment of the game's trilogy.

TURKISH GIRLS SEEK RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS

In Turkey it's back to school time. But girls who want to wear the headscarf can't attend state schools, because the wearing of it is banned in them. So the answer is to attend an Imam Hatip school, a religious education school. These were founded by Ataturk, the champion of Turkish secularism, and originally they were aimed at the training of imams and preachers.

AP Top Stories for Tuesday, 25th September

More charges for Michael Vick; Iran's leader speaks at Columbia; 2 Texas inmates back in jail; Auto workers on strike.

Virtual Underwater Tour of Florida Keys

Some students in Florida are getting the opportunity to see what researchers are doing underwater through a unique program with The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Review: 'Halo 3' Online Mode Steals the Show

The AP's Matt Slagle reviews Microsoft's widely anticipated 'Halo 3' for the X-box 360. He says the online version of the game truly lives up to the hype while the single-player mode may leave you wanting more.

Halo 3 Lifts Off at Midnight

At midnight, one of the most eagerly anticipated video games in years went on sale -- Halo 3. The game is part of Microsoft's battle to shape living room entertainment and sell millions of Xbox 360 game consoles. Nick Wingfield reports.

Burns Brings 'The War' Home to Viewers

Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns returns with another epic documentary, 'The War,' a deeply personal perspective on World War II. The documentary film focuses on men and women from four quintessentially American towns.

Maggie Q Latest Star to Promote PETA in the Buff

Actress Maggie Q - following in the footsteps of Alicia Silverstone - is bearing almost all - to give a boost to the animal rights group PETA.

A Stable Flourishes in Philly

The Journal's Sarah Nassauer pays a visit to a stable in downtown Philadelphia that is succeeding against all odds as a place for children to learn about horses, and themselves.

Check Out a Top Russian Female Stunt Pilot

Check out Svetlana Kapanina - one of Russia's top stunt - or aerobatic pilots.

Going Ape Over Baboons in South Africa

Some not-so-shy baboons are causing some mayhem in South Africa - breaking into homes and cars in a search for food.