Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Is Delayed

A Lebanese aid ship destined for Gaza delayed its departure on Saturday after Cyprus refused to allow the ship to sail through its waters or to use its ports, organizers and Lebanese officials said.

North Korea Confirms It Has South Korean Fishing Boat

The North said it was holding a South Korean fishing boat and its seven-man crew, 11 days after the craft was detained by the North Korean navy.

Efforts in Philadelphia to Save Showpiece Ships

Three historic but badly aging ships sit along the Delaware River as supporters pursue various schemes to revive them.

N. Korea Threatens South Over Drills

North Korea warned South Korean fishermen to stay away from disputed border waters and threatened retaliation against a planned South Korean naval drill there.

Many Questions About Damaged Japanese Tanker

Officials said that they were examining the hull of an oil tanker that was damaged as it traversed a waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.