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Iran, world powers to resume nuclear talks

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:52:22 -0400

ISTANBUL - Iran's chief nuclear negotiator says Tehran and the six world powers will resume talks on its nuclear program "in the near future."

Vatican re-enters art world with Venice Biennale

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:19:35 -0400

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican is getting back into its centuries-old tradition of arts patronage with its first-ever exhibit at the Venice Biennale, commissioning a biblically inspired show about creation, destruction and renewal for one of the world's most prestigious contemporary arts festivals.

Online gags galore after Czech president's mishap

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:32:11 -0400

PRAGUE - Was he or wasn't he? The video footage shows the new Czech president clearly worse for wear, propping himself up against a wall at a public event, struggling to negotiate a step and being aided by a cardinal.

3-man space crew returns safely to Earth

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:32:27 -0400

MOSCOW - A Soyuz space capsule with a three-man crew returning from a five-month mission to the International Space Station landed safely Tuesday on the steppes of Kazakhstan.

Grandson of Malcolm X killed in Mexico City

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:11:26 -0400

MEXICO CITY - Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of political activist Malcolm X, died in Mexico City after a violent dispute in a bar, Mexican authorities said Friday. He was 28.

Drugmakers, health groups bring poor girls vaccine

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:25:16 -0400

GENEVA - Two multinational drugmakers are teaming up with global health groups in an attempt to protect millions of girls in the world's poorest countries from deadly cervical cancer.

Spanish court drops subpoena of king's daughter

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:32:19 -0400

MADRID - A Spanish court has withdrawn a subpoena for King Juan Carlos' daughter as a suspect in a corruption case following an appeal by prosecutors.

UK lawmaker denies sex assault, rape allegations

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:05:22 -0400

LONDON - A senior British Conservative Party politician arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault said Sunday the allegations against him are "completely false."

WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: 'Ticos,' songs and cheese

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:07:31 -0400

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - It was a party atmosphere along Barack Obama's motorcade route from the airport after he arrived in this Central American country for his first visit as president.

Obama "comfortable" with FDA approach on Plan B

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:31:50 -0400

MEXICO CITY - President Barack Obama says he's comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill for anyone 15 and older.

Obama: All options for Syria are being considered

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:27:57 -0400

MEXICO CITY - President Barack Obama says his administration is looking at every option to end the bloodshed in Syria.

Around the world, angry workers unite on May Day

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:27:26 -0400

ISTANBUL - Workers around the world united in anger during May Day rallies Wednesday - from fury in Europe over austerity measures that have cut wages, reduced benefits and eliminated many jobs altogether, to rage in Asia over relentlessly low pay, the rising cost of living and hideous working conditions that have left hundreds dead in recent months.

ECB weighs rate cut as eurozone economy struggles

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:22:43 -0400

FRANKFURT, Germany - Economists say the European Central Bank could cut interest rates as soon as Thursday because of fears that the euro area's economy isn't recovering - even though top bank officials themselves caution that a cut won't do much good.

Tutu released from hospital, no new malignancy

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:18:53 -0400

JOHANNESBURG - Retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu's foundation says the anti-apartheid hero was released from a hospital in Cape Town on Monday following five days of successful treatment for a persistent infection.

Mass graves from atrocities being exhumed around world

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:24:53 -0400

By MEGAN BOEHNKE - Bodies of thousands of victims of atrocities are being hunted and exhumed around the world, with the hope they can be identified and properly buried.

Iran denies link with Canada terror plot suspects

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:38:18 -0400

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran on Tuesday denied any links with an alleged terrorist plot that Canadian authorities claim was directed by al-Qaida operatives in Iran and sought to derail a passenger train.

Chile says burned Chinese ship sinks in Antarctic

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:05:31 -0400

SANTIAGO, Chile - A Chinese factory fishing ship that burned last week off Antarctica has sunk without anyone on board, Chile's navy said Monday.