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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Angelina Jolie has set up an independent Cambodian organization to administer a conservation project for remote northwestern areas of the country, the director of the new group said Monday. Jolie terminated the contract with Cambodian Vision in Development and U.S. conservation group WildAid, which had co-managed …

WASHINGTON – A nuclear test by North Korea could encourage Japan, Taiwan and possibly South Korea to initiate their own nuclear programs in the already unsettled region, according to a report by Republican staff on the House Intelligence Committee. The 36-page document circulated on Tuesday says U.S. spy agencies must …

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court opens Monday with a bevy of cases relating to abortion, environmental rules and affirmative action. The size of jury awards and patent law are also on the docket for the 2006-2007 year. The Bush administration’s treatment of terrorism suspects, warrantless monitoring of Americans’ communications with …