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Pakistan president signs off on Islamic law deal

Published April 13, 2009

Asif Ali Zardari's signature was a boon for Islamic militants who have brutalized the Swat Valley for nearly two years in demanding a new justice system.

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.

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.

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...

Tears, tributes as Italy mourns its quake dead

Published April 10, 2009

L'AQUILA, Italy (AP) âÄî It was a scene that moved a nation: mourners clinging to one another and sobbing over neat rows of more than 200 coffins, some with the tiny caskets of children resting...