Iran Sentences 6 Protesters to Death

Iran Sentences 6 Protesters to Death


Iran Sentences 6 Protesters to Death

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 11:51 AM PDT

In what appeared to be a strong warning to the opposition ahead of a traditional annual celebration, authorities announced death penalties for six people arrested during December protests.


The Puppy Diaries: Added Pain When the Patient Can’t Talk

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 12:09 PM PDT

Because dogs can't describe their pain, illness can be especially frightening.


Pakistan to Seek Power Shift

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 11:43 AM PDT

Pakistan's government will ask parliament to take the power to reject Supreme Court appointments out of the hands of the chief justice, the latest round in a battle between the judiciary and executive branch.


Pictures of the Day

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 11:44 AM PDT

In today's pictures, dogs compete in England, same-sex couples marry in Mexico City, the Queen Mary 2 tours the world and more.


Militant and hate group Internet use grows: report

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 12:15 PM PDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The use of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube by militant and hate groups grew by almost 20 percent in the past year, a report by the Simon Wiesenthal Center found on Monday.


World's shortest man dies aged 22

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 11:46 AM PDT

The world's shortest man, He Pingping, who was just 74.6cm tall, has died in Rome at the age of 22, Guinness World Records says.


Live - Premier League

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 12:15 PM PDT

Liverpool host Portsmouth in Monday's sole Premier League match.


Synagogue opens in Jerusalem

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 12:13 PM PDT

Rebuilt Hurva opens its doors as Israeli troops injure Palestinians in West Bank clash.


World's shortest man dies aged 22

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 11:46 AM PDT

The world's shortest man, He Pingping from China, who was just 74.6cm tall, has died aged 22, Guinness World Records says.


In Ohio, Obama’s Health Care Push Is Personal

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 11:39 AM PDT

At a seniors' center, President Obama talked about a cleaning woman who had dropped her costly insurance plan, only to discover she had leukemia.


Dodd Lays Out Details of Financial Overhaul Bill

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 12:10 PM PDT

Senator Christopher J. Dodd called on Republicans to back a bill meant to deter reckless lending, ensure financial stability and protect consumers.


At Xavier, Nun Works Out Players’ Academic Side

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 12:08 PM PDT

Sister Rose Ann Fleming has been pointing Xavier players toward degrees since she became academic adviser in 1985.


Israeli military plans West Bank closures

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 10:48 AM PDT

In a bid to end what it calls illegal riots, the Israeli military will prohibit outsider access to areas in two occupied West Bank villages one day a week, according to a statement explaining the move.


Burma and N Korea slam UN reports

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 11:06 AM PDT

Burma and North Korea reject UN condemnation of human rights abuses at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.


Burma and N Korea slam UN reports

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 11:06 AM PDT

Burma and North Korea reject UN condemnation of human rights abuses at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.


Three with links to U.S. Consulate in Juarez are slain

Posted: 14 Mar 2010 09:00 PM PDT

Assailants gunned down three people returning from a party at a U.S. Consulate employee's home in the Mexican city of Juarez, including a pregnant U.S. government employee and her husband, in two attacks a few minutes apart that prompted a furious response from the White House on Sunday.


Prison for 'fantasist' bomb maker

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 10:43 AM PDT

A "misguided fantasist" is jailed for two years for building makeshift bombs in his bedroom in Lancashire.


Brown to "keep going" even if party loses poll

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 10:47 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Monday he would stay on as leader of the Labour Party even if it fails to win a majority at an election expected in May.


New Movement Eyes Myanmar Race

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 11:01 AM PDT

A number of dissidents opposed to Myanmar's harsh military regime plan to challenge the government in elections expected later this year, even as new rules force many of the country's best-known activists to sit on the sidelines.


Winslet and Mendes split

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 12:00 PM PDT

Actress Kate Winslet and her film director husband Sam Mendes have split up, their lawyers announce.


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