A former Sri Lankan general who ran against President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been arrested on charges of plotting to overthrow the country’s government.
Iran official: Window for nuke deal open
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Iran’s envoy to the International International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the window for nuclear negotiations is still open — even as tensions rise over Iran’s decision to defy the […]
Ebadi: Iranian abuse on many fronts
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Although I have already highlighted the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran on several occasions in writing and in person, I deem it necessary to once again draw the attention […]
Doctor charged in Jackson’s death
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Dr. Conrad Murray, personal physician to Michael Jackson, has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the pop star’s death last summer.
Haitian may have lasted month in rubble
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A man pulled alive from the rubble of a building in Haiti’s capital may have been trapped since the January 12 quake that leveled much of the city, doctors reported […]
Iran official: Window for nuke deal open
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Iran’s envoy to the International International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the window for nuclear negotiations is still open — even as tensions rise over Iran’s decision to defy the […]
Toyota to announce Prius recall
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Toyota will announce a global recall of its 2010 Prius hybrid vehicles, a source with knowledge of the plans told CNN.
Americans jailed in Haiti had Dominican OK, lawyer says
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A group of Americans accused of kidnapping 33 Haitian children had authorization from neighboring Dominican Republic to bring the kids across the border, a lawyer for the group said Monday. […]
Mexico flooding kills at least 33, government says
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Heavy flooding in central Mexico in the past week has killed at least 33 people and left thousands homeless, the government said Monday.
UN supports Olympic Truce
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The United Nations declared its support Monday for the traditional Olympic Truce ahead of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, which begin Friday.