Monday, March 26, 2012

Hong Kong appoints new leader

Hong Kong appoints new leader


Hong Kong appoints new leader

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:28 AM PDT

Votes have been cast in the first round to decide the next leader of Hong Kong after a string of scandals injected life into a typically staid and predictable campaign.

Gunman in Afghan uniform kills 2

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 06:50 AM PDT

A gunman wearing an Afghan army uniform killed two international service members in southern Afghanistan on Monday, NATO said, before coalition forces shot him dead.

How did Merah become a jihadist?

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 11:54 AM PDT

Mohammed Merah had plenty of stamps in his passport, according to French intelligence officials. He traveled through at least seven Middle Eastern and central Asian countries on his way to Afghanistan in 2010.

Grammy winner's haven for kids

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 11:57 AM PDT

One member of the Grammy award-winning group Ladysmith Black Mambazo garners praise for more than just his rhythm.

Official: North Korea positioning rocket

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 11:35 AM PDT

Hours after the U.S. warned that North Korea would achieve nothing with threats or provocations, Pyongyang moved a long-range rocket to a launch pad Monday, a South Korean official said.

Who takes over after al-Assad?

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 07:07 AM PDT

For 12 bloody, horrific months, Syrian dissidents and world leaders have dreamt of one outcome for the Syrian crisis: the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. But who would take over remains a mystery.

UPDATE: Where in the world ... ?

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 11:31 AM PDT

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Getting to know Syria's first family

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 06:27 AM PDT

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is the face of his country's regime, but his family members are also believed to wield a powerful influence on issues facing the country.

Getting to know Syria's first family

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 06:27 AM PDT

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is the face of his country's regime, but his family members are also believed to wield a powerful influence on issues facing the country.

A brutal choice in North Korea

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 08:11 AM PDT

During a sleepless night, Song Ee Han agonized over a decision: Was she willing to leave her youngest child behind while she and her daughters escaped North Korea?

Who would take over after al-Assad?

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:29 AM PDT

For 12 bloody, horrific months, Syrian dissidents and world leaders have dreamt of one outcome for the Syrian crisis: the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. But who would take over remains a mystery.

UPDATE: Where in the world ... ?

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 11:54 AM PDT

Do you know where this photo was taken?

Syrian opposition tries to unify voice

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 06:58 AM PDT

Disjointed factions of the Syrian opposition are meeting Monday in Istanbul in an effort to form a unified voice ahead of the next week's "Friends of Syria" conference.

Syrian opposition groups gather in Turkey, try to unify voice

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 01:18 AM PDT

Disjointed factions of the Syrian opposition are meeting Monday in Istanbul in an effort to form a unified voice ahead of the next week's "Friends of Syria" conference.

Lawyer: Gunman's brother charged in France

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:06 AM PDT

The brother of a gunman killed in a siege in southwestern France is outraged to have been charged in connection with an alleged shooting spree by Mohammed Merah, his lawyer said Monday.

Illness forces Suu Kyi to suspend campaign

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:10 AM PDT

Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has suspended campaigning for Myanmar's upcoming by-elections after falling ill, her party said Sunday.

Wife of Army murder suspect: 'He would not do that'

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:09 AM PDT

The U.S. Army soldier charged with killing 17 Afghan civilians "would not do that," his wife said.

Pakistan lawmakers debate end to U.S. drone strikes

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 07:33 AM PDT

Pakistan's parliament reconvenes Monday to debate a committee's recommendation that the United States stop drone strikes inside its territory and apologize unconditionally for airstrikes last year that killed two dozen soldiers.

Ontario legalizes brothels in landmark ruling

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 09:46 AM PDT

Ontario's top court has legalized brothels, saying Canadian prostitution laws unfairly discriminate against prostitutes and their ability to work in safe environments.

Pope heads to Cuba after Mexico visit

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:58 AM PDT

In the second papal visit to the island nation, Pope Benedict heads to Cuba on Monday, the long-awaited leg of a tour he's so far proven he intends to use for addressing faith and political issues.

Pakistan official: U.S. apology not good enough

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 07:47 AM PDT

Pakistan's foreign minister says an apology by the U.S. government for the NATO airstrike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers would not satisfy the Pakistani government, and the attack demanded a reassessment of Islamabad's partnership with the United States.

Tiger earns first Tour win since '09

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 06:51 AM PDT

After years plagued by injuries and scandal, Tiger Woods pulled away from his competition Sunday to capture his first PGA Tour win since September 2009.

Olympics debut for Saudi women?

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 06:54 AM PDT

One of the great Olympic ideals is the importance of taking part, bringing together athletes of all backgrounds from all around the world.

Alonso wins rain-hit Malaysia race

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 06:53 AM PDT

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won a rain-hit Malaysian Grand Prix Sunday holding off a thrilling challenge from young Mexican Sergio Perez.

More bodies found in cruise wreckage

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 07:00 AM PDT

The bodies of three more people killed when the Costa Concordia cruise ship sank were found Thursday, bringing to 28 the number of bodies located, Italian officials said.

War on drugs migrates to Canada

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:29 AM PDT

Paula Newton reports on encroachment of the drug cartels in Canada, and a new North American counter-narcotics strategy.

Chavez to return to Cuba

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 07:07 AM PDT

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Saturday that he will head back to Havana to begin radiation treatment.

Fuel shortage sparks Gaza blackouts

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:34 AM PDT

Political leaders in Gaza are sparring over a fuel shortage that has prompted rolling power blackouts and protests there.

Oil discovered in Kenya

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 07:56 AM PDT

Kenya has finally struck oil after decades of exploration, the country's president announced Monday.

Troops deployed to hunt Kony

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 07:05 AM PDT

The African Union plans to deploy 5,000 troops to hunt down Joseph Kony, the notorious leader of the Lord's Resistance Army who is wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court.

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