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Parents want Israel to answer for daughter's bulldozer deathAmerican Rachel Corrie was crushed by an Israeli bulldozer in 2003 as it razed homes in a Palestinian camp. On Wednesday, her parents seek answers in an Israeli court. U.S. hikers held in Iran call homeThree U.S. hikers who were detained in Iran have spoken by phone with their relatives for the first time since authorities jailed them more than seven months ago, the hikers' families said Wednesday. Jury urges death for 'Bachelor No. 1'A California jury recommended Tuesday that a man who once appeared on "The Dating Game" be executed for the murders of four women and a child. Dutch bishops launch child abuse probeCatholic bishops in the Netherlands have announced an independent investigation into allegations of child abuse by clergy, widening a scandal that already touches countries including the United States, Ireland, Germany and Austria. Ex-doc sentenced for wife's poisoningA former Ohio doctor was sentenced to life in prison for poisoning his wife with cyanide five years ago. The judge lamented that she could not hand down a stiffer sentence. Church: Excluding lesbians' kids correctThe archdiocese of Denver, Colorado, is defending its decision not to re-enroll two children in a Catholic school in Boulder next year because their parents are lesbians. Missing executive's body found in riverThe body of a missing energy executive was pulled from the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Tuesday, four days after he disappeared, police said. Lawmaker foe of gay rights: I'm gayWhy would a gay politician vote against gay rights? BofA to cut overdraft feeBank of America said Wednesday that it plans to ditch overdraft fees on debit card purchases this summer. Jobless benefits, tax cuts race clockA nearly $140 billion bill to extend unemployment benefits and a host of expiring tax cuts cleared a procedural hurdle Tuesday in the Senate on a vote of 66-34. |
Biden steps up pressure on IsraelThe US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and urges bold steps to peace. Iran attacks US over AfghanistanIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan. Collider to shut down for a yearThe Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned. 'Last Bali bomber' killed in IndonesiaIndonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin. China's exports see big increaseChina's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade. Berezovsky wins poison libel caseBusinessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko. Kidnap boy's father returns to UKThe father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan has returned home against police wishes, the BBC learns. ANC demands Winnie Mandela answersSouth Africa's ruling ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify comments attributed to her that starkly criticised her ex-husband, Nelson. Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81. Oscar bosses defend Farrah Fawcett snubActress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says. DR Congo deforestation reveals Earth's hidden secretsDeforestation in central Africa has revealed what could be an impact crater left by a giant space rock, scientists say. Pakistan to ban Yousuf & YounusPakistan cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan are banned indefinitely from representing their country. Onions ruled out of opening TestEngland bowler Graham Onions is ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury, but there are more encouraging signals about Stuart Broad. Beckham excited by Man Utd returnAC Milan's David Beckham says he is excited to face Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time but maintains he wants them to lose. Can US broker Middle East peace?Joe Biden is in the region to encourage talks between the Palestinians and Israel. What can be achieved? BBC World News |
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'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38BURBANK, Calif. (AP) -- The Los Angeles coroner's office says "The Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim is dead at 38.... AP-GfK Poll: Obama more popular than CongressWASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, a bright spot for a Democratic Party counting on its leader to help stave off expected losses in elections this fall.... APNewsBreak: German diocese to examine choir abuseBERLIN (AP) -- A spokesman for the Regensburg Catholic diocese in Germany says the diocese will investigate allegations of physical and sexual abuse that have swirled around a famed choir once led by Pope Benedict XVI's brother.... Obama pushing on health care end gameWASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is making his closing arguments for a health care overhaul, pushing a new anti-fraud plan as he cranks up the pressure on skittish Democratic lawmakers to act fast.... Runaway Prius driver: Brakes were 'almost burned'EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) -- Before he called 911, James Sikes says he reached down with his hand to loosen the "stuck" accelerator on his 2008 Toyota Prius, his other hand on the steering wheel. The pedal didn't move.... Senate to pass jobless aid, business tax breaksWASHINGTON (AP) -- Legislation blending help for the jobless with popular tax breaks for businesses and individuals is slated to pass the Senate Wednesday over protests from conservatives who say it adds too much to the $12.5 trillion national debt.... Biden says Palestinians deserve 'viable' stateRAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday the Palestinians deserve a "viable" independent state with contiguous territory, seeking to reassure them of U.S. support after Israel announced plans to expand a Jewish neighborhood in disputed east Jerusalem.... Google opens Web store for business applicationsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google Inc. will sell the online services of other business software makers in an effort to fill its own product gaps and persuade more companies to rely on applications piped over the Internet.... Letterman: Case against producer handled properlyNEW YORK (AP) -- From the start, David Letterman made sure the story of a $2 million shakedown attempt over his sex life was one he narrated himself.... Lakers snap 3-game skid on Bryant's late jumperLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.... |
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Biden says Palestinians deserve âviableâ stateU.S. Vice President Joe Biden has told the Palestinians that they deserve a "viable" independent state with contiguous territory. NYT: Michelangelo bumped from art chart by ...
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Dalai Lama: China aims to annihilate BuddhismThe Dalai Lama blasted Chinese authorities Wednesday, accusing them of trying to "annihilate Buddhism" in Tibet as he commemorated a failed uprising against China's rule over the region. NYT: Flu shots in kids provide âherd immunityâAlthough previous studies have demonstrated what scientists call âherd immunity,â none have been so incontrovertible as a study of farming colonies in Canada. NYT: Food aid to Somalia diverted
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US aid group attacked in NW Pakistan; 6 deadSuspected militants armed with grenades attacked the offices of a U.S.-based Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing six employees and wounding several others, police and the organization said. Family of slain U.S. activist sues IsraelThe family of an American killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in Gaza will launch a damages case on Wednesday, stoking controversy over the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters and angering Israelis frustrated by international criticism. NYT: Damage often invisible in Chile capital
Ex-spy chief: US misled allies over detaineesUnited States intelligence agencies misled key allies, including Britain, about its mistreatment of suspected terrorists, the former head of the country's domestic spy agency, MI5, said Tuesday. |
100 Homes Threatened by Weakened Dam in Northern CaliforniaIran Test-Fires Another 'Top Secret' MissileMoussaoui Juror Falls Ill; Deliberations to Resume FridayDHS Press Secretary Arrested on Child Seduction ChargesDuke Lacrosse Coach Resigns Amid Rape FlapSaddam Dodges Questions From ProsecutorsVideo Claims to Show Insurgents Dragging Burning Body of U.SKidnapped Brothers Killed in VenezuelaFrench Unions: Repeal Labor Law in 10 Days, or ElseThree Arrested, Man Shot in 'Baby Shower Gone Bad'PM Says New Hamas Government Is BrokeLate-Season Snowfall Strikes East Coast |
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Obama pushing on health care end game (AP)'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38 (AP)Biden says Palestinians deserve 'viable' state (AP)APNewsBreak: German diocese to examine choir abuse (AP)Biden condemns Israeli settlement project (Reuters)Pope denounces 'atrocious' Nigeria bloodshed (AFP)Ahmadinejad mocks Gates on visit to Kabul (AFP)Google opens Web store for business applications (AP)Letterman: Case against producer handled properly (AP)Senate to pass jobless aid, business tax breaks (AP)Brown says UK to maintain AAA credit rating (Reuters)First Iraq vote results expected by Thursday: U.N. (Reuters)Iceland opposition toughens on new "Icesave" talks (Reuters)Runaway Prius driver: Brakes were 'almost burned' (AP)AP-GfK Poll: Obama more popular than Congress (AP)Lakers snap 3-game skid on Bryant's late jumper (AP)Pelosi faces biggest test on healthcare vote (Reuters)Economists trim 2011 U.S. growth forecast (Reuters)Toyota, U.S. officials investigate runaway Prius (Reuters)Democrats doubt deadline on healthcare (Reuters) |
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