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150 bodies recovered from Afghanistan avalanche

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:52:33 EST

Authorities recovered more than 150 bodies Wednesday from a mountain pass in northern Afghanistan that was struck by a series of avalanches.

Juarez mayor: Drug violence rooted in Mexico's social ills

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:38:19 EST

Jose Reyes Ferriz, the mayor of violence-plagued Ciudad Juarez, said the drug cartel war gripping his city is rooted in social decomposition such as broken homes.

Final tally shows Yanukovich wins Ukraine election

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:22:01 EST

The final results from Ukraine's presidential election on Wednesday showed former Prime Minister Victor Yanukovich winning a close race, but an official declaration of a victor was still to come.

Tear gas fired at Sri Lankan protesters

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:09:35 EST

Police fired tear gas and water cannons Wednesday to disperse thousands of opposition protesters demanding the release of retired general and former presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka.

Honda expands airbag recall worldwide

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:31:44 EST

Honda has expanded an airbag recall worldwide, covering 2001 and 2002 Accord, Civic, Odyssey, CR-V, and selected 2002 Acura TL vehicles, the automaker said.

Orphanage fire kills 15 in South Africa

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:30:21 EST

An intense fire at a South African orphanage killed at least 15 people, including eight children, and injured nine other people, authorities said.

U.S. ready to offer Iran alternative

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:48:39 EST

In what appears to be an attempt to call Iran's bluff on its nuclear program, the United States is poised to offer Tehran a way to obtain medical isotopes that Iran says it needs to treat cancer patients.

Why Iran's protests are not revolution re-run

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:39:04 EST

As the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution approaches this week, with the promise of mass protests from Iran's growing opposition movement, it's tempting to compare the upheaval with unrest that ultimately toppled the shah of Iran.

Iranian woman's Olympic dream

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:29:32 EST

Marjan Kalhor is already a champion, even though the Olympic flame has yet to blaze in Vancouver, Canada.

Greek workers strike

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:46:31 EST

Greek workers were holding a one-day strike Wednesday to protest government efforts to stave off a financial crisis.