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UN Security Council condemns North Korea launch

Published April 13, 2009

The council unanimously condemned the action, demanded an end to missile tests and said it will expand sanctions against the reclusive communist nation.

Rioting follows state of emergency in Thai capital

Published April 12, 2009

BANGKOK (AP) âÄî Swarms of anti-government protesters attacked the prime minister's car, seized control of major intersections in the capital and commandeered buses, bringing new chaos to the Thai...

Pope urges hope on Easter for end to war, poverty

Published April 12, 2009

Benedict said hope was urgently needed around the globe.

Iraq’s embattled Christians celebrate Easter

Published April 12, 2009

About 100 American troops also attended an Easter sunrise service.

US sea captain freed in swift firefight

Published April 12, 2009

Phillips, 53, of Underhill, Vermont, was safely transported to a Navy warship nearby.

Volunteers drive relief efforts in Italy

Published April 12, 2009

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a two-part report from Italy that looks at the aftermath of the earthquake. Tuesday’s will look at University of Minnesota students in the area.

Sri Lanka to suspend offensives against rebels

Published April 12, 2009

Sri Lankan president said the rebels must renounce violence permanently.

Moldovan generation gap stokes political feuds

Published April 12, 2009

3,000 anti-government protesters gathered in downtown Chisinau.

Faithful gather for Good Friday in Jerusalem

Published April 10, 2009

JERUSALEM (AP) âÄî Thousands of Christian clergymen, worshippers and pilgrims thronged the alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, chanting hymns and bearing crosses as they marked Good Friday by retracing...

French free sailboat from pirates, 1 hostage dies

Published April 10, 2009

PARIS (AP) âÄî Navy commandos stormed a French sailboat held by pirates off the Somali coast Friday in an assault triggered by threats the passengers would be executed. But one hostage was killed...