Dozens injured in Bangladesh riots

Dozens injured in Bangladesh riots


Dozens injured in Bangladesh riots

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 01:03 PM PDT

Thousands of garment workers stage protest for third day against "derisory" new wage.

The Mexican Border’s Lost World

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 12:27 PM PDT

The "spice of danger" once added to the allure of towns like Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez. But now the danger from drug violence is very real, and a culture and economy are threatened.

Sutil angry over 'unsafe' Renault

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 12:45 PM PDT

Force India's Adrian Sutil condemns Renault over the pitlane error that put him out of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Doctor hours law 'largely failed'

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 12:36 PM PDT

Patient care has deteriorated under European rules that cut the working hours of doctors, experts say.

Officials: 8 killed in Kashmir during fighting

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 11:06 AM PDT

Eight people were killed Sunday, including five in a massive blast at a police camp, as protesters clashed with police and an around-the-clock curfew continued in Indian-administered Kashmir for the third day.

U.A.E. Is to Bar BlackBerry E-Mail Over Security Issues

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 12:27 PM PDT

The United Arab Emirates said that in October it will block BlackBerry messages because the government cannot adequately monitor them. Saudi Arabia said it may take similar steps.

Women's group challenges Budget

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 11:51 AM PDT

The government is facing a legal challenge to its emergency Budget from a leading women's rights group which claims it could be unlawful.

Protesters die in Kashmir violence

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 01:07 PM PDT

Latest deaths bring to 31 the number of people killed in Indian-administered region.

Tseng holds off Hull for Open win

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 10:22 AM PDT

Taiwan's Tseng clinches the British Women's Open by one shot.

Frustrations rise after Pakistan flooding kills hundreds

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 11:40 AM PDT

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Anti-government anger grew in the strategically important northwestern region of Pakistan on Sunday as authorities appeared overmatched by the massive devastation caused by torrential monsoon rains.


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South Korean Killed by Land Mine

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 02:49 AM PDT

Torrential rains washed up dozens of North Korean land mines at South Korean shores over the weekend, killing one man and wounding another.

Chart record eludes Sir Tom Jones

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 11:03 AM PDT

Sir Tom Jones' hopes of becoming the oldest male musician to have a number one album in the UK fail to materialise - at least for now.

US has 'plan to attack Iran'

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 11:24 AM PDT

Highest-ranking military officer says force could be used to stop nuclear arms development.

Iraq, U.S. differ on Iraq death toll

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 10:33 AM PDT

The U.S. military Sunday disputed Iraqi figures that indicated July was the deadliest month for civilians there since May 2008, saying the actual numbers are less than half what Iraq's government has reported.

Afghan Police Clear U.S. in Crash Before Rioting

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 11:10 AM PDT

The response to the crash highlighted anti-American sentiment and raised fears of further violence, but a large protest on Sunday was peaceful.

Iraq violence 'worst in two years'

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 10:53 AM PDT

US military rejects Iraqi government statistics showing July is deadliest month.

Cooling fault hits space station

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 10:39 AM PDT

The crew of the International Space Station are forced to reduce power after half the cooling system suddenly shuts down.

Pakistani president heading to UK despite criticism

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 08:49 AM PDT

Pakistan's president will proceed with a scheduled visit to the United Kingdom this week despite recent tough remarks about his country's handling of terrorism from the British prime minister, officials said.

Tseng holds off Hull for Open win

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 10:22 AM PDT

Yani Tseng holds off a late challenge from Katherine Hull to clinch the Women's Open by one shot at Birkdale.

Pocono Raceway Becomes Solar-Powered

Posted: 01 Aug 2010 10:02 AM PDT

The Pennsylvania racetrack, site of a 500-mile Nascar Sprint Cup race, is the world's largest sports facility operating on power from the sun.

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