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10 arrested in police chief killing
GARCIA, Mexico (AP) -- Authorities have arrested 10 suspects -- including 4 police officers -- in the assassination of an army general who had been appointed police chief of a northern Mexican town over the weekend.
Student stuns Iran by criticizing Khamenei
BEIRUT (AP) -- An unassuming college math student has become an unlikely hero to many in Iran for daring to criticize the country's most powerful man to his face.
Palestinian president says he wants to quit
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pushed Mideast peace prospects into unknown territory Thursday, announcing he doesn't want another term and opening the way to a succession battle that could play into the hands of his rival, the militant Hamas.
Gunmen target officer in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Officials say two gunmen attacked an army officer and soldier in the Pakistani capital, wounding both.
Mother reunited with sold baby
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- A 1-year-old girl is back with her mother a year after the Mexico City doctors who delivered her allegedly sold her to another woman.
SKorean woman passes driver's exam on 950th try
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- A woman in South Korea who tried to pass the written exam for a driver's license with near-daily attempts since April 2005 has finally succeeded on her 950th time.
Earthquake injures 80 in southern Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- A moderate earthquake has shaken southern Iran early today, injuring 80 people and cutting power and telephone lines.
Negotiators scale back UN climate pact ambitions
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- With the U.S. Congress still struggling to agree on sharp cuts in greenhouse gases or how to fund them, European officials said Thursday they were now striving for a political agreement instead of a new treaty to allow the U.S. and other rich nations to make commitments that are not legally binding.
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Afghan gov't says UN representative out of line
Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the top U.N. official in the country overstepped his authority by giving instructions on how to rid the government of corruption and warlords.
G-20 officials to wrestle over economic imbalances
Rifts among the world's top financial officials are threatening to stymie their attempts to secure future global growth and break a deadlock over who bears the cost of fighting climate change.
Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban
Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with her shoulders _ and tattoos _ exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts.
Pakistan: 11 militants killed in strongholds
Pakistani soldiers killed at least 11 militants during overnight gunbattles in three Taliban strongholds, intelligence officials said Saturday.
Unique homecoming to Vietnam for US commander
On the day his side lost the Vietnam War, Hung Ba Le fled his homeland at the age of 5 in a fishing trawler crammed with 400 refugees. Thirty-four years later, he makes an unlikely homecoming _ as the commander of a U.S. Navy destroyer.
Venezuelans struggling with water shortages
While a drought has put Caracas under widespread water rationing for the first time in years, for Venezuelans in this hillside slum it's just more of the same.
UN urges Karzai to fight corruption
The U.N. Security Council joined calls Friday on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to fight corruption, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling the country's political situation "delicate" following deeply flawed elections.
China offers Africa more trade, investment
China is offering to abolish import duties on some commodities from Africa and make sure Chinese exports to the continent are safe as part of a package to boost already thriving economic ties, China's commerce minister said in an article published Saturday.
Abbas' move reflects deep Palestinian despair
By saying he wants to step down as president, Mahmoud Abbas has highlighted a deep Palestinian despair rooted in decades of failed peace initiatives and fruitless violence.
Thaksin on a mission to humiliate Thai government
Thailand's fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has spent much of the past three years roaming the globe, shopping for diamonds in Africa, golfing at Asian resorts _ and humiliating the government from a distance.
Diamond watchdog gives Zimbabwe time to comply
Zimbabwe's premier counting on South Africa
Zimbabwe's prime minister says he's ending boycott of unity Cabinet.
South Africa track chief suspended in Semenya case
ICC prosecutor wants to investigate Kenya violence
Medical aid group raises alarm about AIDS funding
43 Somalis rescued by EU warship handed to UNHCR
South Africa cancels Airbus contract
Former senior Rwandan executive jailed for 8 years
Air Zimbabwe plane smashes into wild pigs
Equatorial Guinea coup-plotter returns home to UK
Kenyan attorney mulls legal action against US
Group: Congo military killed hundreds of civilians
Clinton in Cairo to meet with Egyptian leaders
African kings, queens, chiefs to honor Mandela
Clinton urges restraint in push for Mideast peace
Asia
Afghan gov't says UN representative out of line
Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban
Pakistan: 11 militants killed in strongholds
Unique homecoming to Vietnam for US commander
Thaksin on a mission to humiliate Thai government
Dalai Lama visit highlights India-China tensions
NATO forces in Afghanistan say 2 coalition forces service members missing in west of country.
Bus plunges down gorge in north India, killing 32
Gunman wounds 3 near Tokyo in gang violence
Remote Indian state readies for Dalai Lama visit
Gang leader executed in China
Man spends 3 days in tree during Vietnam storm
Europe
Austrian Holocaust institute loses key members
France hunts for security driver in big bank heist
In united Germany, love crosses old border freely
Spain refuses demand to free Somali pirates
Monaco palace: prince suing alleged spymaster
Brown: UK staying in Afghanistan, but wants reform
Parents plan Web broadcast for disabled daughter
Delegates discuss way forward in UN climate talks
Czech, US governments discuss military cooperation
Germany: Civilians likely killed in Afghan strike
Issues to resolve for Copenhagen climate talks
Miss England gives up crown after fracas reports
Lawyer: Man says he killed lawyer, journalist
Russian FM optimistic on arms control treaty deal
World markets rise ahead of key US jobs data
Journalists union: Danish student jailed in Iran
G20 officials to wrestle over economic imbalances
UK lawmakers call for new rendition flight ban
Chechen human rights activist abducted in Moscow
Middle-East
Abbas' move reflects deep Palestinian despair
Egypt stops opposition leader from traveling to US
Rights group: Iran covered up rape of detainees
Cousin: US shooting suspect felt anti-Muslim bias
Saudi: Airstrikes near Yemen targeted infiltrators
Israel rejects UN vote approving Gaza report
Palestinian shock: President says he wants to quit
Israel: Weapons would let Hezbollah fight a month
Saudis launches offensive against Yemen rebels
Student stuns Iran by criticizing supreme leader
Iraq lawmakers can't agree on election law _ again
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he doesn't want to run for re-election in January.
American deported to Lebanon denies terror charges
Iran detains journalist for French news agency
US military: 2 American soldiers die in Iraq
Exxon-Shell consortium wins West Qurna 1 deal
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