World - International
Blast Near Indian Embassy in Kabul Kills 12
Oct 8, 2009, 3:00 amA large bomb exploded near the Indian embassy in the Afghan capital on Thursday, killing 12 and wounding 83.
Nobel Peace Prize Seeks Return to Activist Roots
Oct 7, 2009, 11:00 pmTop contenders for the prize include Piedad Cordoba, A Sima Samar, and Morgan Tsvangirai.
Lawsuit Filed Over Free Speech at 2010 Olympic Games
Oct 7, 2009, 4:00 pmSpecial restrictions on advertising and leafleting during Vancouver's 2010 Winter Olympics violate free speech rights.
Obama Receives Request for More Afghanistan Troops
Oct 7, 2009, 3:00 pmA request from the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan for additional troops has been sent to President Obama.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to Ribosome Researchers
Oct 7, 2009, 2:00 pmThree molecular biologists—Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas Steitz, and Ada Yonath—won the Nobel for Chemistry.
G30 Advisory Group Calls for New IMF Governing Body
Oct 6, 2009, 2:00 pmThe G30, a group of prominent bankers, policymakers, and economists, called for major reforms to the IMF.
Raul Runs Cuba Like 'Military Corporation' Says Author
Oct 6, 2009, 2:00 pmRaul Castro runs Cuba like a "military corporation" while Fidel holds a powerful seat on the board.
WHO Says Swine Flu Vaccine Safe, Urges Mass Take-Up
Oct 6, 2009, 10:00 amMild adverse side effects such as muscle cramps or headache are to be expected in some cases.
Oil States Say No Talks on Replacing U.S. Dollar
Oct 6, 2009, 9:00 amBig oil producing nations denied the report to replace the U.S. dollar with a basket of currencies in trading oil.
Hotel Soap, Recycled, Saves Lives
Oct 6, 2009, 3:00 amThe initiative to save otherwise wasted soap is catching on.
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