Hikers Return to U.S. After Release From Iran

Hikers Return to U.S. After Release From Iran


Hikers Return to U.S. After Release From Iran

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 01:14 PM PDT

Two Americans imprisoned two years ago in Iran on charges of espionage arrived in New York City on Sunday.


Newspaper editor killed in Mexico

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 01:22 PM PDT

The mutilated body of Primera Hora editor Maria Elizabeth Macias is found in the northern Mexican city of Nuevo Laredo


England defeated by West Indies

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 01:31 PM PDT

England's summer ends on a low as they lose to the West Indies by 25 runs in the second T20 international at The Oval.


Europe seal dramatic Solheim Cup

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 10:20 AM PDT

Europe clinch the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 win after a dramatic final day of singles matches in Ireland.


Arrest Made in Afghan Peace Leader’s Killing

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 01:09 PM PDT

Officials said they had arrested a man linked to militants who arranged the killing of Burhanuddin Rabbani.


Tripoli prison mass grave found

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 12:50 PM PDT

A mass grave containing 1,270 bodies is found at the notorious Abu Salim prison in the Libyan capital, Tripoli.


Six charged with terror offences

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 01:09 PM PDT

Six men are charged with terrorism offences following a police operation in Birmingham last week.


Unrest on Rise as China Booms

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 11:24 AM PDT

China's massive economic-stimulus program has supported near double-digit growth, but also stoked inflation, piled up debt and fueled another unwelcome development: social unrest.


Pro-Nuclear Japanese Mayor Wins Re-Election

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 11:51 AM PDT

A pro-nuclear-power mayor of a town known for a long-stalled reactor project defeated his antinuclear opponent Sunday in a blow to the antinuclear movement that has grown in Japan since the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.


China Rebuffs Hopes It Might Help Bail Out Europe

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 12:21 PM PDT

Chinese officials let Europe know during meetings of the IMF that China won't help bail out the Continent.


VIDEO: Barcelona's last bull fight

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 11:12 AM PDT

Matadors will be taking their final bows in Barcelona this evening after a vote that's banned bullfighting in the Spanish region of Catalonia.


Investors Ask if Anything Can Save Greece From Default

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 12:07 PM PDT

Euro zone leaders have spent the weekend working to craft a rescue plan to bolster sickly banks and buy the bonds of weak countries, but investors remain skeptical.


Mass grave of Libyan prisoners found

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 11:58 AM PDT

Remains of 1,700 inmates slain in Abu Salim jail during Gaddafi's rule unearthed amid continuing battles over Sirte.


Anticipated Amazon Tablet to Take Aim at Apple iPad

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 01:21 PM PDT

Amazon's souped-up color version of its Kindle e-reader hopes to undercut the iPad in price and steal away a couple of million in unit sales by Christmas.


Small Factories Take Root in Africa

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 12:54 PM PDT

Why Africa doesn't make more stuff has been an enduring mystery of the global economy. Now, some small manufacturers are making things, from shoes to hot sauces, in places where multinationals fear to tread.


Hikers Released by Iran Arrive in U.S.

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 10:43 AM PDT

Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, shown above leaving Oman with Sarah Shourd, arrived on Sunday in New York after being released from an Iranian prison.


Saudi Women Gain Right to Vote

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 08:01 AM PDT

Saudi King Abdullah has given the kingdom's women the right to vote for first time in nationwide local elections, due in 2015.


Russian Finance Minister Eyes Exit

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 11:55 AM PDT

Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said he would decline a post in Russia's next government just hours after Vladimir Putin announced he would stand for president in 2012 elections.


Putin Set to Return as Russia's President

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 02:12 AM PDT

President Dmitry Medvedev said he will step aside next year, assuring the return of his predecessor, Vladimir Putin, to Russia's highest post -- a decision likely to bring more authoritarian rule and uncertainty over relations with the West.


Abbas Declares 'Palestinian Spring'

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 07:50 AM PDT

Thousands of Palestinians gave President Mahmoud Abbas a hero's welcome in the West Bank following his historic speech to the U.N. last week.


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