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UK's new "win a baby" game draws fire

July 8, 2011

‘N. Korea bribed Pakistanis to get nuclear technology’

KhanWASHINGTON (AP) ― The founder of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb program claims the North Korean government bribed top military officials in Pakistan to obtain access to sensitive nuclear technology in the late 1990s, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.Abdul Qadeer Khan made available documents that he said supported his claim that he transferred more than $3 million in payments by North Korea to

July 7, 2011

‘N. Korea bribed Pakistanis to get nuclear technology’

Chinese coal mine fire traps 36 underground

BEIJING (AP) ― Chinese officials say a coal mine fire has trapped at least 36 people underground in the country’s east. It’s the second accident in a week in China’s notoriously dangerous coal industry.The State Administration of Work Safety said Thursday that an air compressor 225 meters underground caught fire Wednesday evening.It says an initial investigation found 36 miners are trapped and a r

July 7, 2011

Growing phone hacking scandal sickens U.K.

Rupert Murdoch depicted by a demonstrator (left) and Rebekah Brooks, chief executive of News International, which publishes the News of the World tabloid. (AP-Yonhap News)More potential victims uncovered, including terror, murder victimsLONDON (AP) ― Britain’s phone hacking scandal intensified Wednesday as the scope of tabloid intrusion into private voice mails became clearer: murder victims, terr

July 7, 2011

Growing phone hacking scandal sickens U.K.

Terrorists look to implant bombs in humans

A bombing victim is wheeled by paramedics from Domodedovo International Airport. (MCT)WASHINGTON (AP) -- Airlines are being warned by the government that terrorists are considering surgically hiding bombs inside humans to evade airport security. As a result, travelers may find themselves subjected to more scrutiny when flying in the heart of summer vacation season, especially to the U.S. from abro

July 7, 2011

Terrorists look to implant bombs in humans

Dalai Lama ...arrives in Washington

Dalai Lama (AP-Yonhap News)WASHINGTON (AFP) ― Tibet’s spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday celebrated his 76th birthday in Washington on a visit in which he will offer spiritual teachings to thousands and meet top U.S. lawmakers.Tibetan and local well-wishers cheered on the Dalai Lama as he arrived Tuesday at his Washington hotel, the latest international stop for the Nobel Prize-winning m

July 6, 2011

Casey Anthony cleared of murdering young daughter

ORLANDO, Florida (AP) -- Casey Anthony's eyes welled with tears and her lips trembled as the verdict was read once, twice and then a third time: ``Not guilty'' of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.Outside the courthouse Tuesday, many in the crowd of 500 reacted with anger, chanting, ``Justice for Caylee!'' One man yelled, ``Baby killer!''In one of America's most divisive verdicts since forme

July 6, 2011

Japanese say 'I do not' with divorce ceremonies

TOKYO (AFP) - The smartly-dressed Japanese husband and wife stand side-by-side, surrounded by close friends, in front of a clergyman-like figure. He asks them to smash their wedding rings with a hammer.Hiroki Terai is a self-styled "divorce planner" who conducts solemn ceremonies during which he invites couples to show their disaffection for one another before they -- in most cases -- walk away sm

July 6, 2011

197 migrants drown off Sudan after boat catches fire

Illegal immigrants from Africa are caught on Isla Fuerteventura, Spain, December 18, 2003. (MCT)KHARTOUM, Sudan, (AFP) - Nearly 200 people drowned on Tuesday when a boat carrying illegal migrants from Sudan to Saudi Arabia caught fire after four hours at sea, Sudanese officials said."One hundred and ninety seven people from neighboring countries drowned in the Red Sea, inside Sudanese territorial

July 6, 2011

197 migrants drown off Sudan after boat catches fire

South Korean companies battle English to reach world market

No English. No job. No future? That cannot be true for everyone, but many South Korean companies and individuals seem to believe it is. For them, English is the only thing that stands between them and the vast global markets.The importance of English as a lingua franca in business deals can’t be overstated. It’s especially so for South Korean companies that depend heavily on exports for growth. Ko

July 5, 2011

Diplomats: Security Council to talk Syria nukes

VIENNA (AP) ― The U.N. Security Council plans to meet next week to discuss what to do about Syria’s refusal to cooperate with an investigation of its alleged secret nuclear activities, diplomats told the Associated Press on Monday.The move comes just weeks after the International Atomic Energy Agency referred it the council. The closed session could result in anything from debate to sanctions of t

July 5, 2011

Terrorists told to pretend to be gay

In a new terror training manual, al-Qaida followers are told to lie about their sexuality if approached by a woman who may be a spy sent by special services, according to reports.The handbook told followers to first “pray to Allah for steadfastness” and “find a realistic and sensible excuse” such as being a homosexual, to avoid the situation. The 64-page English guide was created by Taliban warlor

July 5, 2011

Hacking on Fox News Twitter reports Obama's death

President Barack Obama picks up a child as he greets military families at an Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 4, 2011. (AP-Yonhap News)NEW YORK (AP) _ Hackers broke into Fox's political Twitter account early Monday, posting updates saying President Barack Obama had been assassinated.A series of six tweets coming from the FoxNewsPolitics

July 5, 2011

Hacking on Fox News Twitter reports Obama's death

Diamond sales booming in China

Workers polish diamonds in one of two rooms of polishing benches at the Guangzhou Mickey Weinstock & Co. (Bloomberg)Overseas diamond retailers are paying close attention to the booming diamond market in China with a view to cashing in on the country’s growing purchasing power.Figures from the Diamond Administration of China show that the annual turnover at the Shanghai Diamond Exchange reached $2.

July 4, 2011

Hardliners threaten Christians in Indonesia

The congregation of the Taman Yasmin Indonesian Christian Church (GKI) in Indonesia again faces the threat of eviction from local hardliners who are now targeting the makeshift location where the church conducts its weekly service.A group of residents who live along Jl. K.H. Abdullah bin Nuh in Bogor, West Java, attempted to evict the GKI Yasmin congregation from the area on Sunday morning, but we

July 4, 2011

For citizens abroad, thriving India beckons

India’s booming economy is increasingly catching the attention of Indians who once migrated abroad for higher pay and a better quality of life.So much so that job search portal Monster.com this month launched Return2home, a site for overseas Indians looking for jobs in India. Within 10 days, 700 job-seekers applied for the 277 job listings put up by 32 companies, including Tata Consultancy Service

July 4, 2011

For citizens abroad, thriving India beckons

Israel, Palestinians hope to avoid fall violence

JERUSALEM (AP) ― Israeli and Palestinian security forces are already taking precautions to avoid an outbreak of violence after an expected U.N. vote for Palestinian independence in September, officials on both sides said Sunday, reflecting shared concerns about the possibility of renewed fighting this fall.For now, Israeli and Palestinian officials said they do not want ― or expect ― armed hostili

July 4, 2011

McCain: Afghan drawdown an unnecessary risk

KABUL (AP) ― Three U.S. senators visiting Kabul said Sunday they are worried that President Barack Obama’s planned withdrawal of 33,000 American troops by September 2012 could undermine Afghan morale, embolden the insurgency and hamper efforts to defeat Taliban fighters.John McCain, Joe Lieberman and Lindsay Graham said they are heartened by the progress of Afghan security forces, but worry that O

July 4, 2011

McCain: Afghan drawdown an unnecessary risk

Thaksin party wins landslide Thai election victory

BANGKOK (AP) -- The sister of Thailand's fugitive former prime minister led his loyalists to a landslide election victory Sunday, a stunning rout of the military-backed government that last year crushed protests by his supporters with a bloody crackdown that left the capital in flames.The results pave the way for Thaksin Shinawatra's youngest sister, widely considered his proxy, to become the nati

July 4, 2011

Casey Anthony weeps as prosecutor calls her a liar

Casey Anthony reacts as the state presents its closing arguments in her murder trial in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, July 3, 2011. Anthony has plead not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of her daughter, Caylee, and could face the death penalty if convicted of that charge. (AP-Yonhap News)ORLANDO, Florida (AP) _ Casey Anthony briefly wept Sunday as prosecutors told jurors during closing argumen

July 4, 2011

Casey Anthony weeps as prosecutor calls her a liar