Fraud crackdown nets 500 people Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:07 PM PST A nationwide crackdown on investment fraud in the US leads to criminal or civil actions against more than 500 people since August.  
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At War: An Iraqi Returns to Baghdad After a Trip Abroad Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:53 AM PST A quiet day elsewhere is a day when no lives are lost and tears shed. But this is the Baghdad of today, where logic rarely applies.  
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Argentina recognises Palestine Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:32 PM PST Buenos Aires follows Brazil in recognising a "free and independent state" for the Palestinians.  
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Jol steps down as manager of Ajax Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:49 PM PST Martin Jol quits as manager of Dutch side Ajax after a poor run of form by the four-time European champions.  
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Bits: Google Unveils the Nexus S Smartphone Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:38 AM PST Google announced plans to begin selling a second "Google phone," called the Nexus S.  
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Bucks: Spousal Chatter and Bankruptcy Fear Posted: 06 Dec 2010 10:57 AM PST Just because spouses mention somebody else's new kitchen or car doesn't mean they want to blow the household's budget.  
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ArtsBeat: Winfrey Picks 2 Dickens Novels Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:20 AM PST The author is not expected to appear on her show.  
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Medvedev Stresses Better Ties to Poland Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:47 PM PST Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday took his mission to modernize his country and improve ties with the West to Poland, a former Soviet satellite with which it shares a troubled but improving relationship.  
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Nuclear program dominates talks between Iran, world powers Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:46 AM PST |
In WikiLeaks cables from Pakistan, U.S. officials struggle for leverage Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:42 AM PST |
General Describes Afghan Challenges Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:41 AM PST U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David M. Rodriguez, the coalition's day-to-day commander in Afghanistan, said the measure of success in the war will be whether Afghan civilians decide to take risks and join public service.  
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Russia checking citizenship of arrested aide to UK lawmaker Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:36 AM PST Russia is checking to see whether an aide to a British lawmaker, who has been arrested and is facing expulsion from the United Kingdom, is a Russian citizen, according to media reports.  
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Live - Liverpool v Aston Villa Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:29 AM PST Aston Villa travel to Anfield as former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier goes back to his old club for the first time as a manager.  
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Three injured as Greek police clash with protesters Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:10 AM PST ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek police clashed with youths hurling petrol bombs in Athens on Monday during protests to mark the anniversary of the 2008 police killing of a teenager that triggered the country's worst riots in decades.  
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Texas examines death penalty law Posted: 06 Dec 2010 10:57 AM PST A Texas judge is to consider whether the death penalty is constitutional in a hearing ahead of a man's trial on murder and robbery charges.  
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Arrest of Assange Appears Near Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:27 PM PST The noose tightened around Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, for questioning on accusations of rape.  
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Young Smoker Is Blamed in Israel Fire Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:10 PM PST A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Monday as the prime suspect in the largest fire in the nation's history.  
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Experts debate merit of making drinking age 21 Posted: 06 Dec 2010 10:47 AM PST |
Afghan Government Softens Ban on Security Firms Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:56 AM PST The modified policy would allow most licensed firms to continue their work, but leaves important details in doubt.  
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Charges to tackle ship emissions Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:00 AM PST On the sidelines of the UN climate summit, a plan is being hatched to charge cargo ships on the basis of their emissions.  
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