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<p>Afghan men wait to receive psychiatric treatment in a Kabul hospital. Scarred by decades of war, social problems and poverty, more than 60 percent of Afghans suffer from stress disorders and mental health problems.</p>

Uneven Global Progress On Treatment Of Mental Illness

A new batch of papers from The Lancet finds that there's been some encouraging progress in figuring out how to help people with mental health issues in developing countries, but progress in actually getting help for people has been slow.

Bahrain To Execute Protester For Killing Policeman

A special security court handed down a death sentence for a man convicted of running over the officer during an anti-government rally. The court also sentenced 20 doctors, medics and nurses to jail terms ranging from five to 15 years for treating injured protesters.

Marion Prison in Illinois, where one of the CMUs is located.

Five More High-Profile Inmates Sent To 'Guantanamo North' Prison Units

At the special communications management units (CMUs), their conversations are monitored 24 hours a day.

Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars

The Haqqani Network operates in eastern Afghanistan, where it carries out bombings and kidnappings. It was also blamed for the recent bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. New York Times reporter Mark Mazzetti says the network finances its activities partially through extortion money it receives from U.S.-funded contractors in Afghanistan.

China Launches 'Heavenly Palace-1' Into Space; Takes Step Toward Station

China has started a decade-long project aimed at constructing its own space station.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference this month in Orlando, Fla. The next day, he finished a disappointing second in the Florida GOP straw poll.

Can Rick Perry Regain His Momentum?

The Texas governor rocketed to the top of the field after he entered the race for the GOP presidential nomination last month. But his wobbly debate performances have reversed his momentum and led many Republicans to say he needs to make some big changes — and fast.

Gov. Robert Bentley talks with reporters outside the Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., on Wednesday. Bentley said he will work with the state attorney general to appeal the parts of the decision that struck down sections of the state's illegal immigrant law.

Law Doesn't Mark End Of Alabama Immigration Battle

The toughest-in-the nation measure went into effect Thursday, one day after a federal judge held up key provisions. But opponents and supporters expect the legal fight to continue.

Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), pictured here on Tuesday, was one of a few House members present Thursday to vote to keep the government funded till next week. "Once you get to yes, things can move quickly," he says.

It Took Only 5 Minutes? House Votes To Stay Funded

A few members voted Thursday in five minutes and two seconds to keep the government funded for four days — or until their colleagues return next week. Astonishing, considering it took the entire months of June and July for Congress to decide to continue paying bills it had already incurred.

Saudi men wait to cast their votes in municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday. Turnout appeared to be low. King Abdullah says that women will be allowed to vote in the next municipal elections, in 2015.

In Saudi Arabia, Only Men Vote, And Not Often

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has promised women they can vote in the next election. But on Thursday, it was still only the men who were allowed to cast ballots in municipal elections, and it appeared that few of them chose to do so.

Man Accused Of Poisoning Toomer's Corner Oaks Apologizes To Auburn

The man, who is accused of attacking the 130-year-old iconic oak trees in an act of sports rivalry, said he's of failing health and he's trying to "get right with God."

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