A Cuban blogger who has gained international attention for her searing commentary about life on the communist island said she was briefly detained Friday and warned by state security agents about her opposition activity.
Life Requested for US Suspect in Italy Murder Case Prosecutors on Saturday asked an Italian court to hand down life sentences to an American student and her ex-boyfriend for their alleged roles in the fatal stabbing of a young British woman during a drug-fueled sex game. Marta Falconi, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago
Health Care Bill Faces a Crucial Senate Vote Democratic senators pressed ahead Saturday toward a crucial first vote on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, a test of party unity in the face of solid Republican opposition. Erica Werner, AP NEWS - 14 minutes ago
Saudi: 4 Pilgrims Die of Swine Flu Before Hajj The Saudi Health Ministry has announced the first four deaths from swine flu of this year’s annual pigrimage to Mecca. Staff, AP FEATURES - 16 minutes ago
Coal Mine Blast Kills 42 in China, 66 Trapped Rescuers working in frigid cold and darkness tried to reach 66 people believed trapped a third of a mile (half a kilometer) underground after a huge gas explosion Saturday ripped through a coal mine in northern China, killing at least 42 people. Cara Anna, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago
Australia Issues ‘Catastrophic’ Alerts as Fires Rage Australia has issued “catastrophic” alerts after record-breaking temperatures and wild lightning storms sparked more than 100 fires across the country, officials said Saturday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 22 minutes ago
Rocket Hits Outside Luxury Hotel in Afghan Capital A rocket hit outside the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan’s capital late Saturday, wounding two people, the Interior Ministry said. Elena Becatoros and Amir Shah, AP NEWS - 22 minutes ago
Obama Trumpets Asia Trip as Boost to US Economy President Barack Obama’s eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future. Philip Elliott, AP NEWS - 23 minutes ago
Mubarak Vows Not to Tolerate Attacks on Egyptians President Hosni Mubarak entered Egypt’s bitter soccer row with Algeria on Saturday, vowing in a televised speech that attacks on Egyptians abroad will not be tolerated. Omar Sinan, AP NEWS - 42 minutes ago
AP Reporter Caught Up in Stalin Family’s Agony Newly arrived in Moscow on his first foreign assignment, Associated Press correspondent George Krimsky sensed he had a sensational Cold War scoop on his hands and he pounced. Larry Heinzerling, AP NEWS - 45 minutes ago
Quick Restart of Big Bang Machine Stuns Scientists Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world’s largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs. Alexander G. Higgins, AP NEWS - 50 minutes ago
Motown Caps 50th Anniversary With Hometown Gala Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets with a bit to spare to the Motown 50 Golden Gala. Jeff Karoub, AP NEWS - 54 minutes ago
Terror Trials Differ in Civilian, Military Courts The federal courts and military tribunals that will prosecute suspected terrorists vary sharply in their independence, public stature and use of evidence. But the Obama administration has so far offered no clear-cut rationale for how it chooses which system will try a detainee. Mark Sherman, AP NEWS - 54 minutes ago
Reports: 101-Yr-Old Brazil Architect Back at Work Famed 101-year-old Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is reportedly back at work just weeks after surgery for gallstones and an intestinal tumor. Staff, AP NEWS - 59 minutes ago
McCain Says He Enjoyed Palin Book U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin’s new memoir and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as “no big deal.” Rob Gillies, AP NEWS - 74 minutes ago
Space Station Alarm Delays Atlantis Crew Spacewalk Space shuttle Atlantis astronauts aboard the International Space Station delayed their second spacewalk Saturday after being jolted awake by a false alarm, NASA said. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 82 minutes ago
Emotion as Life Term Sought for US Student in Italy Italian prosecutors on Saturday demanded life imprisonment for American student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of Briton Meredith Kercher. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 82 minutes ago
Elderly US Couple Pleads Guilty in Cuba Spy Case An elderly US couple charged with spying for Cuba for almost 30 years has pleaded guilty in the conspiracy, with the husband agreeing to serve a life sentence, the US Justice Department said. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 82 minutes ago
Life Term Sought for US Student in Italy Murder Trial Italian prosecutors on Saturday demanded life imprisonment for American student Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of Briton Meredith Kercher. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 82 minutes ago
Liverpool and City Inflict Mutual Damage Liverpool and Manchester City had to settle for a point apiece after a 2-2 draw at Anfield that did little for either club’s hopes of getting back into the Premier League’s top four. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 82 minutes ago
Atlantis Astronauts Take 2nd Spacewalk of Mission An astronaut anticipating the birth of his daughter at any moment embarked on the first spacewalk of his career Saturday, tackling a load of maintenance work outside the International Space Station. Marcia Dunn, AP NEWS - 83 minutes ago
Iraqi Parliament Seeks to End Election Crisis Iraqi lawmakers on Saturday sought a compromise in a dispute over an election law that was vetoed by a vice president, throwing national polls slated for January into question. Qassim Abdul-Zahra, AP NEWS - 85 minutes ago
Iran to Hold War Games to Protect Nuclear Sites Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior military commander said Saturday. Ali Akbar Dareini, AP NEWS - 87 minutes ago
Taiwan Beef Noodle Worries Taipei Beef Noodle Festival kicks off amid fears over the lifting of Taiwan’s ban on U.S. beef imports. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 89 minutes ago
Afghan Road Builder’s Dream Thwarted by Violence Khalid Khan stares through the dusty window pane, down across the rooftops of the capital, and wonders if they really know where he lives. Todd Pitman, AP NEWS - 90 minutes ago
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