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Iraq electoral law passes, sets up national vote

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:11:15 -0500

Iraq's parliament passed on Sunday a long-delayed law in a crucial step to setting up nationwide elections, which the head of the electoral commission expected would still be held in January.

AP interview: Pablo Escobar's son asks forgiveness

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:00:19 -0500

After notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar was killed, the son who many thought would succeed him fled Colombia, assumed a new identity and lived a low-profile life as an architect in Argentina.

Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:51:16 -0500

China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in new low interest loans to African nations over three years, offering the beleaguered continent sorely needed cash while dismissing criticism that Beijing's motives in Africa are far from altruistic.

Afghan vows to keep corrupt officials out of govt

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:46:26 -0500

The embattled Afghan president pledged Sunday that there would be no place for corrupt officials in his new administration - a demand made by Washington and its international partners as they ponder sending more troops to confront the Taliban and shore up his government.

Dalai Lama visits town near Tibet, angering China

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:26:36 -0500

Joyous Buddhist pilgrims welcomed the Dalai Lama back Sunday to the Himalayan town he first set foot in five decades ago while fleeing Chinese rule in his native Tibet - a rare trip close to his homeland that has angered Beijing.

Germany celebrates memory of Berlin Wall falling

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:23:23 -0500

Twenty years ago Monday, they danced atop the Berlin Wall, feet thudding on the cold concrete, arms raised in victory, hands clasped in friendship and giddy hope.

Pakistani gov't pressured on post-offensive plan

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:16:35 -0500

As Pakistan's army plows ahead with its offensive in South Waziristan, its success is at risk because the government has yet to come up with a plan to run and rebuild the lawless territory so that the Taliban and al-Qaida don't re-emerge.

Iranian lawmaker warns Russia over missile delay

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:14:35 -0500

A senior Iranian lawmaker warned Russia that its delay in delivering an anti-aircraft missile defense system to Tehran could harm relations between the two countries, state television reported Sunday.

Saudis take mountain from Yemen rebels

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:53:10 -0500

Saudi Arabian forces seized a strategic mountain straddling the border with Yemen and cleared it of Shiite rebels after five days of fighting that have left three Saudi soldiers dead, a Saudi defense official said Sunday.

Guard recalls opening the Berlin Wall 20 years ago

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:24:22 -0500

Border guard Harald Jaeger remembers being the first to open a gate on the Berlin Wall on Nov. 9, 1989. Thousands streamed through, bringing down a Cold War symbol that had stood for a generation.