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Iraqi lawmakers delay vote on election law dispute (AP)

AP - Iraqi lawmakers are seeking a compromise in a dispute over an election law that was vetoed by a vice president, throwing national polls slated for January into question.


'Miracle' as Second Formerly Conjoined Twin Wakes Up

The weaker of two conjoined twins separated in a landmark surgery in Australia has woken up from a coma � and blown a raspberry at her guardian.


US soldier jailed for six months after Iraq offences (AFP)

AFP - A US soldier who abused fellow troops in Iraq and then lied about it was on Saturday sentenced to six months in jail, fined almost 6,000 dollars and demoted, the American military said.


Prosecutors to Request Life in Prison for Amanda Knox

Prosecutors on Saturday were expected to request life in prison for an American student and her former boyfriend accused of killing a young British woman in Italy.


42 Dead, 66 Trapped in China Mine Explosion

A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them.


China coal mine blast kills 42, traps 66

A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in China, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them.


Iraqi lawmakers seek to end election crisis (AP)

AP - Iraq's parliament is discussing ways to end a dispute over an election law after a vice president vetoed the bill, throwing national polls slated for January into question.


Astronauts Gear Up for 2nd Spacewalk of Mission

An astronaut is gearing up for the first spacewalk of his career while awaiting the imminent birth of his daughter.


Italy: U.S. woman accused of murder could face life

Prosecutors on Saturday were expected to request life in prison for an American student and her former boyfriend accused of killing ...


Officials: China mine explosion kills 42, traps 66

A gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 23 people and trapping another 90 nearly a third ...