Trio charged in trafficking probe

Trio charged in trafficking probe

Trio charged in trafficking probe

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:48 PM PDT

Two men and a woman are charged in connection with a police investigation into human trafficking and a prostitution ring.


Spain pushes Salvador Jesuit case

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:50 PM PDT

Spain has asked El Salvador to clarify the whereabouts and legal status of nine Salvadoran ex-soldiers who were being held in connection with the 1989 murder of six Jesuit priests.


AU famine meet raises $351 million but figure questioned

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:40 PM PDT

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - A much-delayed African Union summit held to raise money to tackle famine in Somalia and drought in the Horn of Africa held Thursday raised $351 million officials said, but activists questioned the figure.

Medical Examiner Rules Flanagan's Death a Suicide

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:42 PM PDT

Former Cy Young award winner Mike Flanagan died of a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head, the Maryland medical examiner ruled Thursday. A police investigation revealed that the 59-year-old pitcher was upset about financial issues. He left no note.

VIDEO: Weapons stash of USSR revealed

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:30 PM PDT

The base was once a hub for the Soviet Union's most advanced nuclear missiles and military technology.


Man arrested over MP email threat

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:17 PM PDT

A 61-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of making threats to the Conservative MP Louise Mensch via email and social networking sites.


Americans’ Ride to Space on Russian Rocket Is In Question

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:04 PM PDT

With the end of NASA's space shuttle program last month, American astronauts must travel into space on Russian rockets. When one crashed over Siberia on Wednesday, concerns began to mount.

Scotland trying to trace Lockerbie bomber in Libya

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 11:42 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Scottish officials are trying to get in touch with Libyan rebel leaders as part of efforts to resume contact with the Lockerbie bomber lost in the "dust of battle," Scotland's justice secretary said on Thursday.

Libya rebels storm Tripoli's Abu Salim district

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:18 PM PDT

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libyan rebels stormed Tripoli's Abu Salim district, one of the main holdouts of forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi in the capital, after NATO air strikes on a building in the area on Thursday.

Live - Thursday football

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 10:32 AM PDT

Seven British sides are in action in the second legs of their Europa League play-offs, including Tottenham's clash with Hearts, while Scunthorpe play Newcastle in the Carling Cup.


VIDEO: Survivors tell of Gaddafi torture

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 10:51 AM PDT

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes reports from one of Tripoli's main hospitals in the Mitiga District where there is growing evidence that supporters of Col Gaddafi's regime dealt harshly with their opponents.


N.Y.P.D. Reviews Unsolved Rapes for Ties to Officer

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:41 PM PDT

The New York police commissioner, Raymond W. Kelly, said the officer, who officials said was caught Friday during a rape, might be responsible for unsolved attacks.

Libya rebels fight on in Tripoli

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 10:57 AM PDT

Heavy fighting erupts in Tripoli as a new audio message from Col Gaddafi is broadcast and reports emerge of alleged summary killings.


Nick Clegg hit by paint in attack

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:10 PM PDT

A man is arrested after Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg was splattered with blue paint by a protester while arriving at a Lib Dem meeting in Glasgow.


Nurofen Plus drug mix-up warning

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 10:03 AM PDT

Consumers are being warned to check packs of Nurofen Plus after it emerged that thousands could mistakenly contain antipsychotic drugs.


Nigeria corruption body 'failing'

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 10:51 AM PDT

Nigeria's anti-corruption agency is failing to tackle corrupt politicians effectively, a report by the US-based group Human Rights Watch says.


State Seeks Data on Pay Of Leaders at Nonprofits

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 12:20 PM PDT

A task force created by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is demanding to know how much nonprofit groups that receive state money are paying their executives.

Murray faces Devvarman at US Open

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 09:42 AM PDT

Andy Murray will play India's Somdev Devvarman in round one of the US Open, while Heather Watson faces Maria Sharapova.


Gaza and Israel Exchange Retaliatory Fire

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 11:01 AM PDT

Call and answer violence over the last 24 hours has left seven Palestinians dead and seen 20 rockets, launched from Gaza, land in Israel's southern communities.

Man City handed tough Euro draw

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 09:42 AM PDT

Champions League debutants Manchester City are drawn against Bayern Munich, Villarreal and Napoli.


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