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Police officers look on as a backhoe clears an area where bodies are dumped along a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 24 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Court Crime Massacre Philippines Photos

The Guardian
Philippine clan patriarch, 195 others indicted
Tue 9 Feb 2010
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — State prosecutors have filed multiple murder charges against the head of powerful clan and 195 other people, including his three sons and dozens of police officers and... (photo: AP / Aaron Favila)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, uses a device as he visits an exhibition of Iran's laser science, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.

Fuel Iran Mideast Nuclear Photos

ABC News
Iran to Stop Enrichment If Given Nuclear Fuel
Tue 9 Feb 2010
By NASSER KARIMI Associated Press Writer TEHRAN, Iran February 9, 2010 (AP) The Associated Press The head of the Iran's atomic agency said Iran would not enrich uranium to a higher level if the West... (photo: AP / ISNA,Hamid Foroutan)

A man takes a photograph of a 2010 Prius hybrid at the Toyota showroom in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota is recalling about 170,000 of the 2010 model Prius hybrid cars in Japan for braking problems and will soon disclose its global plans for a fix as the automaker scrambles to repair damage to its reputation from a spate of safety problems.

The Boston Globe Tue 9 Feb 2010
Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally

TOKYO-Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems -- the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest... (photo: AP / Shizuo Kambayashi)
Carmaker Industry Photos Tokyo Toyota

File - In this undated photo released by Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service in Tokyo Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il visits September General Iron Enterprise in North Phyongan Province, North Korea.

Al Jazeera Tue 9 Feb 2010
Kim wants 'nuclear-free Korea'

North Korea's supreme leader, Kim Jong-il, has reiterated his country's goal of a nuclear-free peninsula in talks with a visiting Chinese envoy. Kim held talks with Wang Jiaru, head of the Chinese... (photo: AP / Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service)
Asia N Korea Nuclear Peace Photos UN

Cubans make their way through a street in Havana, Monday, April 13, 2009. President Barack Obama is allowing Americans to make unlimited trips and money transfers to family members in Cuba to usher in a new era of U.S openness toward the island na

Independent online (SA) Tue 9 Feb 2010
Cuba bill buried in US political agenda

Next » 1 2 3... (photo: AP / Javier Galeano)
Cuba Photos Politics Travel

File - Former Sri Lankan Army chief and the opposition presidential candidate Gen. Sarath Fonseka greets media persons as he arrives to address a news conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.

BBC News Tue 9 Feb 2010
Sri Lanka opposition mulls move

Opposition politicians in Sri Lanka have begun talks to decide on their course of action following the arrest of the defeated presidential candidate. General Sarath... (photo: AP / Rafiq Maqbool)
Conspiracy Democracy Photos S Asia Sri Lanka

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2009 file photo, Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court in Las Vegas. Edward Chernoff, a lawyer for Murray, says the doctor is returning to work at his Houston clinic on Monday Nov. 23, 2009.

IBN Live Tue 9 Feb 2010
Jackson doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter

Los Angeles: Michael Jackson's doctor on Monday pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the sudden death of the pop star last year from a lethal cocktail of... (photo: AP / Isaac Brekken)
Entertainment Guilty Justice Photos US

Iphone - Texting - Smartphone

BBC News Tue 9 Feb 2010
Quantum trick for pressure-sensitive mobile devices

Handheld devices could soon have pressure-sensitive touch-screens and keys, thanks to a UK firm's material that exploits a quantum physics trick. The technology allows,... (photo: WN / Aldrin Leyba)
Phones Photos Research Science Technology

Supporters of Ukrainian opposition leader and presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovych react waving flags of the Party of Regions during a rally, in front of Central Election Commission, in Kiev, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

The Hindu Tue 9 Feb 2010
Yanukovych wins Ukraine run-off

Vladimir Radyuhin Beats Tymoshenko who may challenge verdict... (photo: AP / Alexander Zemlianichenko)
Election Photos Politics President Ukraine

World News - Interactive Map

Sport

	Kalmadi promises cash incentives for star SAG performers Deccan Herald
	Wish to get rid of T20 specialist tag: Yusuf Deccan Herald
	Backcountry skiing Cardiff Pass The Examiner

Science

	Cassini finds new evidence for Enceladus hiding water beneath icy skin Newstrack India
	Climate scientists blast IPCC's 'sloppy' melting Himalayan glaciers error Newstrack India
	Brain works best with proper exercise, diet, sleep Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Health

	I love burgers and fries, confesses Michelle Obama as she launches fight against childhood obesity The Daily Mail
	The Sodium See-Saw National Post
	Should pregnant women consume fish? The Oklahoman

Entertainment

	Remembering an acoustic artist Philadelphia Daily News
	Illustrator finally strikes gold Philadelphia Daily News
	Sideshow: Brangelina cuddle, cheer for the Saints Philadelphia Daily News

Church - Christians - Spiritual

Being religious may not make you healthier after all

Horse - Animals

BLM delays eastern Nevada wild horse roundup

President Barack Obama

Obama's plan to shame Republicans in TV debate

Officials Ask Anthem to Justify Rate Hike in Calif The New York Times
Pa. Dem Murtha Remembered as Military Advocate The New York Times
Parade to Give Another Jolt of Saints Euphoria The New York Times
Lawmaker: Taiwan still wants US subs The Guardian
‘Styleboston’ show hires duo as fashion co-hosts Boston Herald
Storm gliding towards Boston Boston Herald
Revisiting the NFL season’s top 10 games Boston Herald
Drivers, cars are ill-equipped when panic sets in Khaleej Times
Battered New Orleans revels in Saints’ glory Boston Herald
Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case Boston Herald
More rain for LA foothill cities clearing out mud The Guardian
Lakers down Spurs for second win without Kobe The Guardian
Arrests in Colombian anti-drugs raid with Mexico link BBC News
Lawmakers want closer scrutiny of insurer San Fransisco Chronicle
Officials question Anthem insurance rate hikes San Fransisco Chronicle
Autistic child twice as likely for moms over 40 San Fransisco Chronicle
Snowed-in East Coast braces for another storm San Fransisco Chronicle
Fierce Iraq war opponent Rep. John Murtha dies San Fransisco Chronicle
LASHOF, Richard San Fransisco Chronicle
PICERNO, Virginia San Fransisco Chronicle

Ethiopian Airline

Black box from crashed Ethiopian jet sent to France

Euro - currency of the European Union on display

Euro gains as market speculate on Greek rescue

Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel, Außenminister Guido Westerwelle und Frankreichs Staatspräsident Nicolas Sarkozy nach dem Familienfoto während des 12. deutsch-französischen Ministerrats im Elysee-Palast.

Europe loses seat at top table

UBS Makes Q4 Profit, but Withdrawals Continue The New York Times
Greece Seeks Pension, Wage Reform as Strike Looms The New York Times
Indecision is evident across the board in Europe The Guardian
Crunch MEPs' vote on new European Commission BBC News
'Glow in the dark' stamp is issued by Jersey Post BBC News
European shares fall early; financials weigh The Guardian
Spain unions, business groups agree wage increases The Guardian
Ukraine's Tymoshenko bloc to contest election result BBC News
WEINE, Tamar San Fransisco Chronicle
Dow closes below 10,000 on European debt fears San Fransisco Chronicle
Economic downturn hits Venice carnival BBC News
Swiss bank UBS returns to profit BBC News
French 'Identity' Debate Leaves Public Forum for Panel The New York Times
K. Skubiszewski, Polish Minister, Dies at 83 The New York Times
Eyes on Ukraine PM to contest poll results or quit BBC News
ECB head to leave Australia early for EU summit The Guardian
Koss the Boss to lift Norway The Guardian
G7's reassurances fail to calm fears of Greek meltdown The Independent
European Union Prepares for Economic Crisis Meeting The New York Times
Iran tells UN of enrichment plan as US, France call for new The Times of India

Tiger

Wildlife group, stars urge Indians to save the tiger

Xinhua News Agency released this photo June 29, 2006, a train runs on the Qinghai-Tibet railway on the bank of the Co Nag Lake in north Tibet Autonomous Region, southwest China, Sunday, June 11, 2006. The Qinghai-Tibet railway, starts from Xining, the capital of west China's Qinghai Province and reaches Lhasa, with the full length of 1,956 kilometers, will begin its trial operation on July 1hg3

Some are buying extra train tickets and reselling them to earn money

Taxi - Cab - parked on the street of Delhi - India

Pay your taxi fare through credit card in Delhi

German Exports Down 18.4 Percent in 2009 The New York Times
4,834 died from black lung disease China Daily
Former police officer stands trial for part played landslide China Daily
Disney, Google eye stake in China bus media firm China Daily
Facts and figures on Toyota's massive recalls Khaleej Times
Toyota orders global Prius recall Khaleej Times
Nato warns Afghans to keep 'heads down' The Independent
Philippines polls campaign begins Al Jazeera
Japan pedometer gives incentive to skip the taxi China Daily
Ex-Xiushui market boss to be prosecuted China Daily
Bus wreck rescue work ends in south China China Daily
Southwest Securities profit up 600% last year China Daily
China to subsidize public transport operators China Daily
Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally China Daily
Nissan returns to Q3 profit, lifts forecast The Guardian
Is China stalling over Hummer buy? The Guardian
Brain food: Forget the Harvard MBA – learn from Africa The Guardian
Toyota recalls Prius cars worldwide The Guardian
NKorea's Kim Jong Il sends nuclear envoy to China The Guardian
Toyota Prius among recall of hybrid cars in Japan The Guardian

Foreign diplomats visit the Uranium Conversion Facility just outside the city of Isfahan 255 miles (410 kilometers) south of the capital Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007. Diplomats from the Nonaligned Movement, Arab League and Group of 77 toured the

Iran starts work on higher-grade nuclear fuel

students and teacher on the school ground on the Republic day of India in Pune

What's the right teaching method?

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, bottom second left, visits Iran's Fuel Manufacturing Plant (FMP), a new facility producing uranium fuel for a planned heavy-water nuclear reactor, just outside the city of Isfahan 255 mile (410 kilometers) south of the capital Tehran, Iran, Thursday, April 9, 2009. The West fears the reactor could eventually be used for producing a nuclear weapon. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has announced the plant's opening during a ceremony in the central city of Isfahan. The plant will produce pellets of uranium oxide to fuel the heavy-water research reactor, which is scheduled to be completed in 2009 or 2010.

Iran's Two-Edged Bomb

Saudi consumers demand action on Toyota Gulf News
Research shows that the internet has eaten newspaper ads The Guardian
Iran begins enriching higher grade uranium, says state TV The Guardian
'UAE banks may need more loan write-offs' The Independent
Dubai declares car-free day on February 17 Gulf News
Law to protect domestic helpers in Kuwait soon, labour minis Gulf News
Teacher sacked for requesting a minute's silence for Saddam Gulf News
MP wants education rights for children born to Kuwaiti mothe Gulf News
Radical reading at the Israeli-Arab book club The Guardian
Afghan toll 'exceeds Falklands' The Guardian
Gates wants Iran sanctions in 'weeks, not months' The Guardian
Palestinian force makes gains in West Bank The Guardian
Iran's nuclear-upgrade push spurs sanction talk San Fransisco Chronicle
Afghan troops to have largest role in offensive San Fransisco Chronicle
Iran tells UN of enrichment plan Khaleej Times
Shaikha Lubna discusses trade ties with India Khaleej Times
Abbas mulls peace talks; expects US answers Khaleej Times
Tel Aviv 'savior' accused of enslaving women Khaleej Times
Yemen vows to keep up strikes on Qaeda Khaleej Times
Iran 'begins advanced enrichment' Al Jazeera

Barack Obama

Obama's Balancing Act on U.S. Trade Policies

A man speaks on a public telephone kiosk, owned by Spain's Telefonica SA, in front of an agency of Spanish Bank Santander, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2005. A courtship between the two countries is under way aimed at bringing more Spanish money to South America's largest economy and strengthening Spain's position as the largest foreign investor in Brazil after the United States. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) *

Santander may float in UK if it buys Williams & Glyn's branches from RBS

Brazil's Kaka, left, Robinho, and Daniel Alves run during a soccer training session in Recife, Monday, June 8, 2009. Kaka has undergone a battery of medical exams requested by Real Madrid in advance of his proposed transfer from AC Milan, the Brazilian Football Confederation said Monday. Brazil will face Paraguay in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer game in Recife on Wednesday.

Why Brazil's football stars are coming home

Santos star Robinho underperformed at Man City - Bowen BBC News
Chávez Declares an 'Electricity Emergency' in Venezuela The New York Times
Venezuela declares energy emergency China Daily
Aparicio Lets Number Be Unretired So Vizquel Can Pay Tribute The New York Times
Bolivia Expects 5, 000 Foreigners at Climate Forum The New York Times
Ex-Mayor Absolved in Journalist's Slaying in Peru The New York Times
Venezuela Declares Emergency Amid Energy Crisis The New York Times
Chavez Hosts New Radio Show _ at Any Moment The New York Times
Brazilian judge bans early kickoffs in intense heat The Guardian
Sports Briefs Taipei Times
Pimco favors emerging markets, El-Erian says Taipei Times
Report: Alligator Kills 11-Year-Old Girl in Brazil The New York Times
Swansea's bells of Santiago to return to Chile BBC News
Samba on London's South Bank The Guardian
Tomás Eloy Martínez obituary The Guardian
Valencia grateful for the awe-inspiring improvement of Ever The Guardian
South American roundup-Two red cards in Colombia derby The Guardian
Church bells may return to Chile BBC News
Hugo Chavez orders expropriation of historic buildings BBC News
Spain's Santander mulls IPO for UK arm -sources The Guardian

Road to the airport in N’zérékoré, southeastern Guinea (file photo) A routine humanitarian flight to the area was canceled after clashes

GUINEA: Medical supplies, humanitarian flight blocked after clashes

Karasburg, Namibia

Karasburg CEO Gets Off With a Warning

** FILE ** Exterior view of the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, seen in a March 16, 2003 file photo.

EGYPT: Controversial organ transplant bill welcomed by WHO

Outgoing UN Envoy Urges Sudanese to Press Ahead in 2010 on C All Africa
Team Probes How Bullets Left Armoury All Africa
Banks Must Stick to the Law on Interest Charges All Africa
PIB - NNPC, Nupeng Resolve to Work Together All Africa
UN Secretary General Launches Unite Campaign at Summit All Africa
Foreign Bank Buys Into 3 Troubled Banks All Africa
Taxpayers to Fork Out Sh342 Million for Extra 190 MPs' Salar All Africa
Probe on for Theft of Millions of IDP Cash All Africa
West African Collaboration for Gender Equality Enhanced by N All Africa
Chadian Herders to Benefit From UN Funding for Water Project All Africa
IYC Urges Federal Govt to Collect Outstanding Arms from Mili All Africa
Tender Issued to End Drugs Crisis All Africa
A Stronger Nepad Secretariat Vital All Africa
Mwakwere Still Flying the Flag on His Guzzler All Africa
It's All Joy for Tobacco Farmers All Africa
Uhuru Poll Chaos Case Put on Hold All Africa
Chiluba Threatens to Sue Critics over Pension Freeze Call All Africa
Sofapaka Ready to Challenge Egyptian Giants All Africa
The Cutting Edge All Africa
Non-State Actors Calling the Shots All Africa

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