AP - The Federal Reserve will issue new rules next week aimed at protecting future homebuyers from dubious lending practices, its most sweeping response to a housing crisis that has propelled foreclosures to record highs.

AP - Iraq's national security adviser said Tuesday his country will not accept any security deal with the United States unless it contains specific dates for the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces.

AP - Leaders of developing countries have agreed to work with old-line economies to try to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. But they have stopped short of endorsing a Group of Eight commitment to halve these emissions by 2050.