5 More Bodies Uncovered in Philippine Massacre A Philippine police official says five more bodies have been recovered from a third mass grave for victims of the country’s worst election violence. The discovery raises the death toll from the carnage to 57. Aaron Favila, AP NEWS - 4 minutes ago
AP NewsAlert Prosecutor says 7 Pakistani suspects in Mumbai attacks have been indicted on terror charges. Staff, AP NEWS - 9 minutes ago
Berlusconi Is Named ‘Rockstar of the Year’ He’s Italian premier, media mogul and one of the country’s richest men. Now Silvio Berlusconi can add “Rockstar of the Year” to his caps. Staff, AP NEWS - 18 minutes ago
Iran’s Ahmadinejad Arrives in Venezuela Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Caracas for a meeting on Wednesday with President Hugo Chavez, as the two outspoken anti-US leaders try to boost ties. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 29 minutes ago
Obama to Pardon Turkey President Barack Obama will publicly pardon a turkey in a Rose Garden ceremony Wednesday, honoring a Thanksgiving season tradition that dates to Harry Truman’s presidency. Staff, AP NEWS - 34 minutes ago
Washington Post to Close Remaining US Bureaus The Washington Post will close its remaining U.S. bureaus in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago at the end of the year to save money and will focus news efforts on covering the nation’s capital. Staff, AP NEWS - 60 minutes ago
Oil Rises Above $76 Amid Weak Demand, Dollar Drop Oil prices rose above $76 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as investors mulled whether signs of a sluggish U.S. economy and weak crude demand justify a further sell-off this week. Alex Kennedy, AP NEWS - 62 minutes ago
Asia Stocks Post Muted Gains Amid Growth Concerns Asian stock markets rose modestly Wednesday in a session damped by evidence that recovery in the world’s biggest economy is likely to be slow and bumpy. European shares were higher. Joe McDonald, AP NEWS - 65 minutes ago
Robot Festival in Tokyo An international robot exhibition in Tokyo showcases the changing face of robotics. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 65 minutes ago
Escaped Ex-Royal Aide Back in Custody Police say a convicted murderer who once served as the personal assistant to the duchess of York is back in custody after she escaped from a low-security British prison. Staff, AP NEWS - 66 minutes ago
Comatose for 23 Years, Belgian Feels Reborn Helped by a therapist, Rom Houben’s outstretched finger tapped with surprising speed on a computer touchscreen, spelling out how he felt “alone, lonely, frustrated” in the 23 years he was trapped inside a paralyzed body. Raf Casert, AP NEWS - 69 minutes ago
Obama Expects Support for More Afghanistan Troops President Barack Obama expects Americans to support more U.S. troops in Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, and he is preparing to make his case to the nation next week. Anne Gearan, AP NEWS - 70 minutes ago
Kingsley to Play Mogul Emperor Who Built Taj Mahal Ben Kingsley, famous for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Indian independence hero Mohandas Gandhi, is reaching deeper into the country’s history with a new role as the Mogul emperor who ordered the construction of the Taj Mahal. Min Lee, AP NEWS - 77 minutes ago
Detention of China Dissident Liu Xiaobo Extended Chinese authorities have extended the detention of a jailed dissident writer for another two months, his lawyer said Wednesday. Staff, AP NEWS - 84 minutes ago
Obama, Singh Boost Hopes of Climate Deal US President Barack Obama sought to boost hopes of a landmark deal at the Copenhagen climate summit, as a new report showed the crisis facing the planet is deeper than previously thought. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 88 minutes ago
Hazy Conditions Cause Flight Delays in China Poor visibility delayed more than 180 domestic and international flights serving Beijing on Wednesday, the capital’s airport said, following several days of heavy air pollution. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 88 minutes ago
Hazy Conditions Disrupt Air Travel in China Poor visibility delayed about 280 domestic and international flights serving Beijing on Wednesday, the capital’s airport said, following several days of heavy air pollution. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 88 minutes ago
China Mine Death Toll Up to 107: Spokesman Rescuers have found three more bodies in a coal mine in northeastern China that was hit by a massive gas blast, bringing the confirmed death toll to 107, according to a mine spokesman. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 88 minutes ago
Italian Ex-Militant Ends Brazil Hunger Strike Italian ex-leftist militant leftist Cesare Battisti ended an 11-day hunger strike at the prompting of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is studying a Supreme Court ruling authorizing Battisti’s extradition to Italy. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 88 minutes ago
Italian Ex-Militant Ends Hunger Strike in Brazil Italian ex-militant Cesare Battisti ended an 11-day hunger strike as he anticipated President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s verdict on his extradition to Italy. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 88 minutes ago
Obama Vows to ‘Finish the Job’ in Afghanistan President Barack Obama, vowing to “finish the job” in Afghanistan, promised he would soon announce his decision on sending tens of thousands more US troops to battle Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 88 minutes ago
We’re Running Out of Gold: Miners Gold production will continue to fall, despite a brief boost in 2009 and soaring prices, as deposits are exhausted and new discoveries remain elusive, say miners. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 88 minutes ago
Pop Star Williams Rules Out Tour Over Drugs Fears Pop star Robbie Williams on Wednesday ruled out any quick return to touring, fearing his “inbuilt” drug addiction could strike at any time. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 88 minutes ago
Chinese Police Jailed in Torture Case: State Media Four Chinese police officers were jailed for less than three years for torturing a high school student who later died, state media said, in a verdict that sparked anger Wednesday on the Chinese Internet. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 88 minutes ago
Japan PM Took Dubious Funds From Mother: Reports A funds scandal involving Japan’s Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama widened on Wednesday as local media reported that his millionaire mother made dubious donations to the new leader. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 88 minutes ago
White House Veggies for Obama’s Big Night With arugula straight from his garden and entertainment by two Oscar winners, President Barack Obama took a fresh take on the state dinner in Washington’s top social event since his inauguration. Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 88 minutes ago
Shuttle Atlantis Leaving Space Station It’s time for Atlantis and its seven astronauts to leave the International Space Station. Marcia Dunn, AP NEWS - 94 minutes ago
Icebergs Head From Antarctica for New Zealand Ships are on alert and maritime authorities are monitoring the movements of hundreds of menacing icebergs drifting toward New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean, officials said. Ray Lilley, AP NEWS - 97 minutes ago