World News

Rotterdam, Netherlands -- A gorilla that escaped from a Netherlands zoo Friday went on a major rampage throughout the locale, injuring four during its "King Kong" romp.

London -- Outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair was mentioned Friday as a possible successor to Paul Wolfowitz as head of the World Bank.

Gaza -- The parents of missing BBC correspondent Alan Johnston, who was abducted 66 days ago in Gaza, have recorded a birthday message for their son.

Chicago -- An expected rise in homes lost to mortgage foreclosures this year probably won't hurt the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said.

Montreal, Ontario -- A concerned parent in the Canadian province of Ontario was outraged recently when she heard the pro-sovereignty rap song her son was set to sing at school.

Washington -- U.S. President George Bush Thursday expressed regret over what is likely the imminent departure of Paul Wolfowitz as World Bank president.

Sunbury, Pa. -- Authorities in Pennsylvania have charged three teenagers with harassment and identity theft for allegedly creating a very insulting Web page.

Moscow -- Russia has been invited to hold talks on membership in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.