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Longley jury retire to consider verdictThe judge in the Emily Longley murder trial has sent the jury away to consider its verdicts.
tvnz.co.nz | 18-May-2012 12:04
'No Number Of Observers Can Achieve End To Violence'
DAMASCUS, Syria — The head of a U.N. observer team in Syria cautioned Friday that the mission cannot achieve a permanent end to the violence...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 11:57
Merkel Pressed, but Unlikely to Yield
Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel has had warm words, but little more, for calls for Germany to be more active in tackling Europe's debt problems.
WSJ.com | 18-May-2012 11:48
Police detain more 'Blockupy' activists in Frankfurt
German police have began removing anti-capitalist protesters from outside a Frankfurt skyscraper that is Goldman Sachs' home in the German financial capital.
tvnz.co.nz | 18-May-2012 11:47
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu: skeptical Iran will commit to end nuclear program
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday he is skeptical that Iran will agree to halt its nuclear program, accusing Tehran of playing a "chess game" with the international community.
foxnews.com | 18-May-2012 11:40
Russia Convicts Missile Secret 'Spy'
MOSCOW — A Russian defense company worker was convicted Friday of passing missile secrets to foreign intelligence in the latest espionage case amid a cold...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 11:39
Cat cafe in Austria that will leave you purring with pleasure
Europe's first 'cat cafe' opened earlier this month in Austria, where customers can sip their coffees while the five resident moggies settle on their laps or under their chairs.
dailymail.co.uk | 18-May-2012 11:37
US firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspended
The suspension of US sanctions barring investment in Myanmar in response to political reforms gives a green light to US firms queuing to scout for business in one of the last frontier markets.
tvnz.co.nz | 18-May-2012 11:36
Bring it like Beckham: Player says he's thrilled about carrying 2012 Olympic flame to Britain
David Beckham says he's honored to have the chance to escort the Olympic flame from Greece to London for the 2012 Summer Games.
foxnews.com | 18-May-2012 11:34
Insurgent Attack Kills 2 International Troops In Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan -- An insurgent attack in Afghanistan has killed two members of the international military coalition. NATO says the two died Friday in eastern...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 11:27
Helicopter crash which killed two U.S. Marines and started 120 acre bush fire was caused by collision with a bird
The AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter went down at Southern California's Camp Pendleton last September in a crash which killed two marines and caused an enormous bush fire which destroyed 120 acres of land.
dailymail.co.uk | 18-May-2012 11:06
China 'bars' blind dissident's family choice of lawyers
The nephew of blind activist Chen Guangcheng has been denied his family's choice of lawyers to defend a charge of "intentional homicide" in what one said was an attempt to manipulate a case that has focused world attention on China's human rights
tvnz.co.nz | 18-May-2012 11:06
Bombs Hit Busy Bird Market
BAGHDAD -- Three bombs struck near simultaneously at a busy bird market in eastern Baghdad on Friday morning, killing five people and wounding dozens, police...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 10:59
Is this the world's cutest baby monkey? Tiny grey langur shows his beautiful blue eyes during stunning close-up
The little grey langur baby already boasted a pair of beautiful deep blue eyes when he played up to the camera near his home in Bhubaneshvar, India.
dailymail.co.uk | 18-May-2012 10:55
Hollande's honeys: New French President unveils his cabinet of beauties
New French President Francois Hollande last night unveiled his cabinet of which half its members are stylish women.
dailymail.co.uk | 18-May-2012 10:51
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu: skeptical Iran will commit to end nuclear program
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is skeptical that Iran will agree to halt its nuclear program.
foxnews.com | 18-May-2012 10:50
Crowded Bus Plunges Off Bridge Into River
HANOI, Vietnam -- A crowded overnight bus plunged off a bridge into a river in central Vietnam, killing 34 passengers and injuring 21 others in...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 10:50
From Russia with¿ handcuffs: Anna Chapman's unique 'memorabilia' to go on display in NY exhibit
The gizmos used by sexy Russian secret agent Anna Chapman are being put on display in New York. The exhibition includes a $2,300 Chanel bag with built-in wi-fi.
dailymail.co.uk | 18-May-2012 10:42
Photo exhibit of Suu Kyi's successful political campaign opens in her hometown, Yangon
A photography exhibit about Aung San Suu Kyi's successful campaign for Parliament is showing just how far Myanmar has come since ending a half century of military rule.
foxnews.com | 18-May-2012 10:40
China's Most-Wanted Fugitive Receives Life Term
BEIJING -- The man once considered China's most-wanted fugitive was sentenced to life in prison for smuggling and bribery in a lurid corruption case that...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 10:34
America's Last Living Prisoner Of War
During the ten and a half years that Americans have been fighting in Afghanistan, as tens of thousands of troops have rotated in and out...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 10:29
Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Chile's Coast
SANTIAGO, Chile -- A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off Chile's southern coast, but the authorities say it wasn't felt on land and discounted the...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 10:27
Russian defense company worker convicted of divulging missile secrets to foreign intelligence
A Russian defense company worker was convicted Friday of passing missile secrets to foreign intelligence in the latest espionage case amid a cold spell in Moscow's relations with Washington.
foxnews.com | 18-May-2012 10:25
'Accidental Millionaire' Out Of Luck
ROTORUA, New Zealand -- A New Zealand woman who went on the run with some of the millions of dollars mistakenly deposited into her partner's...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 10:19
Spanish stocks fall sharply after Moody's downgrades 16 banks on debt, other worries
Spanish stocks dropped sharply early Friday morning after ratings agency Moody's downgraded its credit score of 16 Spanish banks in the latest blow to the troubled financial sector. ...
foxnews.com | 18-May-2012 10:05
In France autistic kids get psychotherapy; critics slam approach as outdated, unscientific
In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get ta...
foxnews.com | 18-May-2012 09:59
Bank Rumor Shows Spain's Fragility
Spain moved to quell fears of massive deposit withdrawals in Bankia as its shares were pummeled by a report that depositors had withdrawn around $1.27 billion.
WSJ.com | 18-May-2012 09:47
Head of UN observers in Syria says no amount of monitors can end violence without dialogue
The head of a U.N. observer team says that no amount of observers in Syria can achieve a permanent end to the violence without dialogue.
foxnews.com | 18-May-2012 09:46
China jails smuggler for life
A Chinese court has convicted Lai Changxing, who was deported from Canada, on smuggling and bribery charges and jailed him.
tvnz.co.nz | 18-May-2012 09:46
Fiat pulls prank on its rival Volkswagen - parking new model outside its HQ as Google street view camera car drives past
If you now Google street view the Södertälje Volkswagen headquarters, you will see the red Fiat parked directly under the Volkswagen sign.
dailymail.co.uk | 18-May-2012 09:38
Turkey Aims to Damp Drone Furor
Turkish drones were responsible for the initial intelligence footage that prompted a deadly strike against civilian smugglers, Turkey's armed forces said, seeking to damp a furor sparked by a Wall Street Journal article that described the role played by a U.S. drone.
WSJ.com | 18-May-2012 09:26
Serbian Campaign Sets Up Friction
Serbia presidential election challenger Tomislav Nikolic and incumbent Boris Tadic appear to agree on the need for closer ties to the European Union, but other differences could make it harder to tackle serious economic problems.
WSJ.com | 18-May-2012 09:23
Split Sets Back Bid to Unseat Assad
The head of Syria's main opposition coalition offered to resign, two days after his re-election sparked broad discontent among antigovernment activists, as hundreds of students clashed with pro-government forces.
WSJ.com | 18-May-2012 09:11
Regional rights court probes case of rebels killed in famed Peruvian hostage rescue
Peruvians traumatized by years of guerrilla violence cheered in 1997 when government troops raided the Japanese ambassador's residence to rescue hostages held for 126 days by leftist rebels....
foxnews.com | 18-May-2012 09:10
'Dining With Dictators': Bahrain's King At Jubilee Lunch
The King of Bahrain, whose regime has been accused of brutally suppressing pro-democracy demonstrations, will have lunch with the Queen today in celebration of her...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 08:31
Iran summons Bahrain envoy over unrest in island nation, dismisses charges of meddling
Iran has summoned Bahrain's top diplomat in the country to relay its concerns over the unrest in the tiny island nation.
foxnews.com | 18-May-2012 08:03
Vietnam bus crash kills 34, dozens injured
A passenger bus plunged into a river in Vietnam's Central Highlands at night killing 34 people and injuring at least 25 others.
tvnz.co.nz | 18-May-2012 06:45
Syria opposition head to quit 'for sake of unity'
The head of Syria's top opposition body said he was ready to step down for the sake of unity among dissidents.
tvnz.co.nz | 18-May-2012 06:31
China Gives Ex-Fugitive Life Sentence
A court sentenced a man once labeled China's most-wanted fugitive to life in prison, in a case that had inflamed tensions between China and Canada.
WSJ.com | 18-May-2012 06:17
Vietnam Bus Crash Kills 34
A crowded bus plunged into a river bank in central Vietnam, killing 34 people and injuring 21 others in one of the country's deadliest road accidents.
WSJ.com | 18-May-2012 06:13
Summits Will Test Global Response
President Barack Obama hosts world leaders this weekend at a pair of summits that represent the first test of how upheavals among major economies stand to influence global policies on issues from the Afghanistan war to national budgets.
WSJ.com | 18-May-2012 06:05
U.S. Agonizes Over Apology to Pakistan
White House officials have debated for nearly six months whether the U.S. should apologize for the accidental killing of Pakistani troops.
WSJ.com | 18-May-2012 05:51
House Votes To Continue The War In Afghanistan
WASHINGTON -- The House endorsed the continued war in Afghanistan on Thursday despite acknowledgment from Republicans and Democrats that the American people are war-weary after...
huffingtonpost.com | 18-May-2012 05:50
Horrors of Srebrenica set out at Mladic trial
Prosecutors in the genocide trial of Serb general Ratko Mladic have described five days of terror in the Bosnian enclave of Srebrenica.
tvnz.co.nz | 18-May-2012 05:46
Trayvon Martin shooting: Who screamed for help?
An FBI expert found crucial evidence in the Trayvon Martin case was inconclusive, saying it was impossible to tell if the voice screaming for help belonged to the black Florida teenager or his shooter George Zimmerman just before the neighborhood watch captain pulled the trigger
tvnz.co.nz | 18-May-2012 05:34
France's left-wing leadership starts with a pay cut
France's new left-wing government has started work with a 30 percent cut in pay for President Francois Hollande and all ministers.
tvnz.co.nz | 18-May-2012 05:08