German phone firm 'spy' probe

German phone firm 'spy' probe

Prosecutors are investigating Deutsche Telekom's admission that it illegally monitored phone records.

Fear of flooding continues in China

Fear of flooding continues in China

Chinese officials say the need to drain an earthquake formed lake is becoming extemely important.

If the dam were to break, a million homes could be at risk for flooding.

Developers see riches in Mumbai's slums

Developers see riches in Mumbai's slums

India's rambling financial hub, Mumbai, is on a massive clean-up drive.

Tens of thousands of slum-dwellers are being pushed out by developers.

Raw Video: Olympic torch winds toward Beijing

Raw Video: Olympic torch winds toward Beijing

The olympic torch relay reached the city of Kunming in Yunan Province on Monday, the latest destination in its journey to Beijing for the opening of the Olympic Games in August.

$4 a gallon finally becomes a reality for U.S.

$4 a gallon finally becomes a reality for U.S.

The average price of regular gas has crept up to $4 a gallon for the first time, hitting the once-unthinkable milestone just in time for the peak summer travel season.

The jump was fueled by last week's surge in oil prices.