World News:

The earth shook and shook Thursday as dignitaries walked in for the swearing-in of Sebastian Pinera as Chile's president. It shook some more as they waited for him.

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is in a tight race to maintain his leadership over the Iraqi government, partial election results indicated on Thursday.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that Persian Gulf allies understand sanctions are the inevitable next step in dealing with the threat of a nuclear Iran.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has warned Israel that initiating a new military conflict in the Middle East would not save it from downfall.

Demonstrators clashed with police in Athens on Thursday, as they protested against government austerity measures designed to lower the budget deficit. At least a million Greeks took part in a general strike.

A scan of brain activity can effectively read a person's mind, researchers said Thursday.

The Taliban claimed responsibility Wednesday for a suicide bombing inside a U.S.-Afghan base in eastern Afghanistan that killed two NATO service members.

China's exports jumped by 46% in February compared with a year ago, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

Greece's unions will shut down hospitals, airports and schools today in the country's second general strike this year to protest Prime Minister George Papandreou's latest round of budget cuts to curb the European Union's biggest deficit.

As a new solar cycle of activity begins this year, the Earth will once again be bombarded with increased radiation from the sun. This effect may damage satellites and interfere with GPS, television and communications.