Reuters - The United States will ask Russia whether it had authorized its ambassador in Baghdad to give intelligence on U.S. military movements to Iraq at the start of the U.S.-led invasion, U.S. officials said on Sunday.

Reuters - At least 18 Iraqis were killed on Sunday after U.S. troops clashed with a Shi'ite militia, medics and police said.

AP - Each time the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on medical marijuana, the justices have come down against allowing the sick and dying to use the drug to ease their symptoms and possibly prolong life.

AP - The Iraqi army said Sunday it has dispatched troops to investigate a report that 30 beheaded corpses were found in a village north of Baghdad.

An Afghan man threatened with execution because he converted from Islam to Christianity is expected to be released from custody at the end of the day, a Western diplomat told CNN Sunday. But other sources in the Afghan judiciary said the case against Abdul Rahman had been thrown out on technical grounds and sent back to prosecutors to gather more evidence. Those same sources said Rahman may not be released.

Reuters - Swiss biotech firm Serono confirmed on Sunday that it was facing class action in a U.S. court after pleading guilty late last year to illegally promoting its AIDS drug Serostim.

Reuters - The Afghan judge presiding over the case of a man who could face the death penalty for converting to Christianity said on Sunday the case against him had flaws and had been referred back to prosecutors.

AP - An Afghan man who risks execution for converting from Islam to Christianity said he is fully aware of his choice and is ready to die for it, according to an interview published Sunday in an Italian newspaper.

AFP - An Afghan court decided to re-examine the case of an Afghan facing execution under Islamic law for converting to Christianity after he appeared to be mentally unstable, a court official said.

Doctors are pleased with the progress made by one of the most dangerously ill drug trial volunteers.

AP - An Afghan man on trial for converting from Islam to Christianity has been moved to a notorious maximum-security prison outside Kabul that is also home to hundreds of Taliban and al-Qaida militants, officials said Sunday.

Prime Minister Tony Blair says Scotland performed "superbly" at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

AFP - British Prime Minister Tony Blair will make a major foreign policy address Monday in a rare appearance before a joint sitting of Australia's parliament, as he faces political controversy at home and lingering doubts about his future.

AP - While only two Democrats in the Senate have embraced Sen. Russ Feingold's call for censuring President Bush, the idea is increasing his standing among many Democratic voters as he ponders a bid for the party's presidential nomination in 2008.

AP - Utah scoring star Kim Smith had one of the toughest shooting nights of her career, but the Utes still beat Boston College to advance to their first NCAA tournament regional final.

The closing ceremony for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne brings to an end 12 days of competition.

AP - Thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra took their message to shoppers in the heart of the capital Sunday, forcing at least one luxury mall to temporarily close its doors.

AP - A roadside bomb exploded in front of a school in the southeast Iraqi city of Basra on Sunday, killing a 13-year-old student, police said.

AFP - Security has been tight in the Bangladesh capital as the country marked its 35th Independence Day anniversary by highlighting action against deadly Islamic militant attacks in the past year.

AP - Shawn Marion scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to help Phoenix beat Denver 107-96 on Saturday night in a showdown of division leaders and possible playoff preview.