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Pakistani Taliban Kill 4, Calling Them US Spies
Pakistani officials say Taliban kill 4 tribesmen, leave note accusing them of spying for US
Iraqi PM Calls for Response to Recount Demands
Iraqi premier urges electoral commission to respond to recount demands to preserve legitimacy
Volcano Erupts in Iceland, Hundreds Evacuated
Volcano erupts in southern Iceland; hundreds evacuated, but no damage or injuries reported
Papal Letter Fails to Calm Anger Over Irish Abuses
Pope orders Vatican probe into Irish church, blasts bishops, takes no Vatican blame for abuse
Lindsay Lohan Banned From India?
Lindsay Lohan tweeted about her role in a raid rescuing children from a sweatshop, and now may be banned from India.
Pope: Grave Errors in Judgment by Irish Church
Pope Benedict XVI tells Irish abuse enablers to openly acknowledge your guilt.
Colombian Journalist Slain in Militia Stronghold
Colombian radio journalist slain; covered paramilitaries links to elites
Mexicos Drug War Takes Growing Toll on Americans
Americans falling victim to drug war in Mexico; killings of US citizens doubles in 2 years
New Tip Leads Aruba to Search for Missing US Teen
Aruba to review underwater picture that tourist believes might be remains of missing US teen
UN Chief Says Israeli Settlements Must Be Stopped
UN chief says Israeli settlements must be stopped; Palestinian teen killed by Israelis troops
With Cheap Food Imports, Haiti Cant Feed Itself
Post-quake Haiti wants to feed itself _ and for once, world leaders are listening
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Trololo: YouTube Brings Back Soviet Singer
A 40-year-old clip from Soviet TV of Mr. Trololo man Eduard Khil has gone viral on YouTube. In an interview, the baritone singer says he doesnt understand why millions suddenly love him now.
New Lost Generation in Latin America
A lost generation is emerging as unemployment soars among Latin America youths. Nearly 20 percent are neither studying nor looking for jobs. Victor Rodriguez wants to be a graphic designer, but sees no opportunities for that now amid soaring unemployment among Latin America youths. He break dances at red lights for cash.
Tsunami of Abuse in Popes Ex-Diocese?
Popes former diocese in Munich takes on tsunami of abuse cases
Russians to U.S. Generals: Bribe Taliban
Two Russian veterans of the Soviet Afghan war privately warned General Stanley McChrystal last summer that the key to winning the war would be to pay off the Taliban. The official who wrote up a summary of two meetings between the Russians and U.S. military commanders also wrote that one of the key take-aways from the meetings was that extra troops were not the key to victory.
Roadside Bomb, Gunmen Kill 4 in Baghdad
Iraqi officials: Roadside bomb kills 3 people, gunmen kill soldier in Baghdad.
Pakistan Arrests Halt UN Talks With Taliban
Arrests of Taliban leaders stymie UN talks with insurgents.
Stray Dogs Master Moscow Subway System
Every so often, if you ride Moscows crowded subways, you may notice that the commuters around you include a dog - a stray dog, on its own, just using the handy underground Metro to beat the traffic and get from A to B.Yes, some of Moscows stray dogs have figured out how to use the citys immense and complex subway system, getting on and off at their regular stops - the human commuters around them so accustomed to it that they rarely seem to notice. In Moscow there are all sorts of stray dogs, but... there are no stupid dogs, Dr. Andrey Poyarkov, a biologist who has studied Moscows strays for 30 years, told ABC News.
Israel May Delay East Jerusalem Settlements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spent 40 minutes on the phone with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Thursday night. The contents of the call have not been divulged but it is thought Netanyahu proposed a series of confidence building measures designed to defuse the diplomatic crisis with the U.S. The prime minister apparently did not promise to cancel the recently announced plan for 1600 new homes in the Jewish settlement of Ramat Shlomo. Instead it is widely reported, although not confirmed by the prime ministers office, he agreed to delay the start of construction and that other plans for settlements in East Jerusalem will not be made public in what many commentators are calling a dont ask – dont tell policy.