Vietnam to discontinue American adoptions after damning U.S. rep...

Palin testifies to investigator in ethics dispute (AP)
AP - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is testifying behind closed doors about allegations she abused her powers during a personnel controversy that has distracted from her Republican vice presidential...

Former Thai premier found guilty of corruption (AP)
AP - A Thai court found former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra guilty of corruption Tuesday and sentenced him to two years in prison, deepening the country's paralyzing political crisis.

Forest plan may 'fuel corruption'
The UK prime minister launches a plan to save threatened rainforests - but already it is running into opposition.

Security Bites 115: Inside ID fraud's underground forums
Tom Rusin of Affinion talks about ID fraud and the way our personal information is bought and sold.

Stevens blames contractor in gift-giving trial (AP)
AP - Sen. Ted Stevens is blaming an overzealous contractor for the legal mess that has him on trial for corruption.