Russian forces solidified control of strategic points in Georgia, seizing Georgian prisoners and U.S. military Humvees at the port of Poti and blowing up a Georgian naval vessel.

A multinational group that monitors sales of civilian nuclear technology will scrutinize a deal between the U.S. and India. The U.S. would supply India with nuclear fuel and technology for civilian purposes if the deal were approved.

A suicide-car bomb attack against an Algerian police academy killed at least 43 people and injured scores more in the latest in a spate of deadly attacks plaguing the North African country.

NATO warned Russia that its cooperation with Moscow will depend on the pullout of troops from Georgia, as the alliance insisted that the tiny Caucasus nation remains on track to become a member despite Russian opposition.

Mexico's Cemex, the lone holdout in Venezuela's latest wave of nationalizations, began preparing to challenge the takeover in international court.

Pakistan's governing coalition broke off talks over the key issue: restoring judges. A bomb blast outside a hospital in Pakistan's volatile northwest killed 26.

A humanitarian program to reunite African refugees with relatives in the U.S. was suspended by the State Department after DNA tests revealed widespread fraud.

Teachers and parents criticized the relaxation of grading policies in a Dallas school district. The new standards allow students who do poorly more chances to improve their grades and are a stark contrast to tougher national policies.

As Russian troops roam through Georgia, Moscow's usual crop of allies in the former Soviet Union have been loath to support it, fearing that its resurgent hegemony might bode ill for them.

An appeals court threw out a rule preventing states from implementing tougher pollution-monitoring requirements.

Tropical Storm Fay moved inland after making landfall in southwest Florida, never growing into the hurricane that forecasters had predicted. Flooding remained a concern, with rainfall amounts forecast between five and 10 inches.

France's Sarkozy may face increasing domestic opposition to France's military involvement in Afghanistan after 10 French paratroopers were killed by insurgents near Kabul.

A federal judge ruled against the Boston transit system in a closely watched lawsuit against MIT students who found a way to take free subway and bus trips.

Anglo-Swiss miner Xstrata is suspending its Falcondo nickel mining operation in the Dominican Republic due to high oil prices and lower nickel prices.

Each presidential candidate is seeking to amplify his perceived strengths ahead of the conventions. McCain cited his foreign-policy prowess before veterans, while Obama discussed economic issues with female backers.

Russian troops briefly seized control of the economically vital Georgian port of Poti Tuesday morning, a day after Moscow said it had begun pulling its forces out of Georgia. (Complete coverage)

The resignation of Pakistan's Musharraf marks a victory for the governing coalition of political opponents that was preparing to impeach him. But it hands leadership of a volatile, nuclear-armed country to a divided government that is struggling to tackle Islamic militancy and an economic downturn.

Tropical Storm Fay could be another economic blow for Florida, which already is straining to cope with the housing crisis and broader financial downturn. Florida officials insisted they are much better prepared than in 2004.

The Defense Department has tightened the rules for its almost 6,000 armed security contractors in Iraq, a move that appears to shift more risk to hired guards and is intended to avoid shooting incidents.

Russia's military raised new doubts over whether Moscow intends to abide by a cease-fire accord. There was little sign of a pullback, and some Russian units thrust deeper into Georgia. (Complete coverage)