AFP - Wild celebrations erupted across Australia after the Socceroos secured a vital draw in their do-or-die match against Croatia to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time.

AP - 1991: After communists give up monopoly on power, three of Yugoslavia's six federated republics — Slovenia, Croatia and Macedonia — declare independence. Brief armed attempt to prevent Slovenia's secession fails. In Croatia, up to 10,000 die as anti-independence Serbs declare their own state within Croatia. Croatian army retakes the territory.

A latest public opinion poll in Croatia shows disappointing figure for government, as 54 percent of Croatians did not favor NATO membership for their country, reports United Press International. Croatian government’s foreign policy...

A latest public opinion poll in Croatia shows disappointing figure for government, as 54 percent of Croatians did not favor NATO membership for their country, reports United Press International. Croatian government’s foreign policy...

AP - A roadside bomb killed two U.S. Army soldiers in Baghdad on Thursday, the military said.