California attorney general Jerry Brown, former governor, files paperwork for exploratory bid

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Attorney General Jerry Brown has taken the first step toward running for governor, filing official paperwork with the Secretary of State’s Office to start an exploratory committee.

A look at Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, which holds elections Sept. 27

Facts and figures on Germany, which holds national elections Sunday.

Polanski’s arrest marks change in Switzerland’s image as a safe haven for rich and famous

GENEVA — First numbered bank accounts and now Roman Polanski. Switzerland is no longer a place for foreign fugitives and tax evaders to live above the law.

France, Poland urge Swiss to free director Roman Polanski on bail, reject US extradition

ZURICH — The international tug-of-war over Roman Polanski escalated Monday as France and Poland urged Switzerland to free the 76-year-old director on bail and pressed U.S. officials all the way up to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the case.