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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 ...


Bangladeshi mom wants twins to stay in Australia

The mother who gave up conjoined Bangladeshi newborn twins for adoption said Saturday she is overjoyed the toddlers have been ...


Hey Ireland, Please Drop the World Cup Do-Over

Yes, the Irish got cheated out of World Cup trip. But replaying the game won't fix that


Thirty Years On, Killers of Bangladesh's Founding Father to Be Hanged

Five men convicted of assassinating Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh'sfirst President, in 1975 will finally be executed after losing their finalappeal. Will it bring healing to a divided nation?


Hasan to Have First Court Hearing in Hospital Room

An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday.


Three Key Lessons from Obama's China Tour

What we learned from the American President's journey through the Middle Kingdom


Tuition Hikes: Protests in California and Elsewhere

A combination of budget crises and the recession spark protests in GoldenState. But the problem plagues other public universities too