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Counting the world's 'invisible' children

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:09:30 EST

Most people take birth certificates for granted, but millions of people simply do not have one. They miss out on fundamental rights, including health care and education services, according to an international charity

Informant testifies on alleged Barcelona terrorist plot

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:19:03 EST

A police informant testified in court on Monday that 11 suspected Islamic militants on trial planned to attack Barcelona's metro last year with suicide bombers, who were to include the informant himself.

Fans call pianist Lang Lang 'prodigy, 'genius'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:45:55 EST

"Prodigy," "virtuoso," "genius" -- these are some of the words used to describe Lang Lang -- the most popular pianist on the planet.

Kuwaiti company supplying U.S. military accused of fraud

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:11:19 EST

A Kuwaiti company that has been paid more than $8.5 billion to supply food and other items to the U.S. military in the Middle East has been indicted on multiple federal fraud charges, authorities announced Monday.

IAEA: Iran nuke disclosure doesn't inspire confidence

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:57:59 EST

Iran's disclosure of a previously-secret nuclear facility near Qom raises questions about the existence of other such facilities, and its delay in acknowledging the facility "does not contribute to the building of confidence" in Tehran, the United Nations nuclear watchdog group said in a report published Monday.

Somali pirates could face up to 200 years in prison

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:24:35 EST

A Spanish judge indicted two Somali pirate suspects in Madrid on Monday, while pirates held a Spanish fishing boat and its crew off the Somali coast for the 46th day.

Taliban claims some attacks, promises more

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:59:18 EST

Taliban leaders have claimed responsibility for a wave of suicide bombings that have battered the Pakistani city of Peshawar. The militants also vow to carry out more attacks in the future.

Iran forms committee to thwart U.S. 'plots'

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:31:24 EST

Iran has stepped up efforts to combat what it calls American "plots," according to state media, with at least $20 million approved for a special committee to thwart such schemes.

PM to 'forgotten': 'I cannot give you back your childhood'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:46:08 EST

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally apologized on Monday to thousands of adults who, as impoverished British children, were brought to Australia with the promise of a better life but found abuse and forced labor.

U.S. soccer player recalls signing with Man U. as teen

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:46:00 EST

Darryl Dawkins, like many teen sports prodigies, wasn't afraid to join the professional ranks as a youngster.