Muslim feminists from around the world vowed to create the first women's council to interpret the Koran and overcome two stereotypes about their religion: Muslims are terrorists and Islam oppresses women. Their efforts may also solidify a third stereotype: women should stay in the kitchen.

Massachusetts Democratic Sen. John Kerry said on Sunday he was still considering a second run for the White House in 2008, despite public criticism of what he has called a "botched joke" about the Iraq war. Responding to the news, Marines in Iraq said "And he thinks we're brainless."

Russia and the United States signed a bilateral deal on Sunday for Moscow's entry in the World Trade Organization, removing the last major obstacle in Russia's 13-year-old bid to join the global trade body. Critics of the move have not yet fallen ill and died.