Clinton eases praise of Israel after Arab concerns
2009-11-03 10:55:44
Trying to mute Arab criticism that the Obama administration had retreated from its tough stance on Israeli settlements, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday softened her praise for Israel's offer to restrain new housing in Palestinian areas.
Indigenous Nations' Games in Brazil
2009-11-03 10:13:49
Some 600 Brazilian Indians from 29 ethnic groups will compete in sporting events including tug-of-war, spear throwing, blowgun and soccer from November 3 to 6.
Britain's Prince Charles and wife visit Canada
2009-11-03 09:40:50
Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived Monday in the eastern Canadian city of St. John's for an 11-day royal tour of Canada.
Study: Women with 'Male' names are more successful
2009-11-03 09:31:37
What's in a name? A lot if you're seeking a legal career, with a US study finding that women with male names are more successful lawyers and judges than those with more traditional, feminine names.
Two die in attack on Chinese mine in Peru
2009-11-03 08:58:43
Two workers died and two were missing after an attack on Chinese miner Zijin's Rio Blanco copper project in Peru, a sign the government's push to lure foreign investment has polarized domestic politics.
Obama backs Karzai, despite vote-rigging
2009-11-03 05:05:13
The Obama administration said it recognized Hamid Karzai as the legitimate president of Afghanistan on Monday despite a fraud-riddled election that saw millions of ballots favoring Karzai thrown out.
US urged to set 2020 target to save climate deal
2009-11-03 03:20:51
The United States came under pressure on Monday to follow other rich countries and set a 2020 goal for cutting greenhouse gases to rescue a climate deal due next month in Copenhagen.
Canada fights EU ban on seal products at WTO
2009-11-03 02:11:57
Canada has taken action at the World Trade Organization to overturn a European Union ban on imports of seal products on concerns by animal rights groups of brutality in the seal hunt, the government said on Monday.
New Englander dies as US meat recalled
2009-11-03 00:37:21
A New Hampshire resident died and two others were hospitalized after consuming ground beef that may have been tainted by bacteria that can cause diarrhea, dehydration and kidney failure.
Ford surprises with $1B profit
2009-11-02 22:12:30
Ford Motor Co. earned $1 billion in the third quarter, fueled by US market share gains, cost cuts and the government's Cash for Clunkers rebates.
4-year-old California boy's body found in dryer
2009-11-02 21:03:14
Authorities say the body of a missing 4-year-old California boy was found in the clothes dryer of a neighbor's home and a 14-year-old boy from the house in Mendota has been arrested on suspicion of the killing.
Heavy rains in SE Brazil leaves 3 dead, 3,000 homeless
2009-11-02 10:43:06
Heavy rains in the southeastern Brazilian state of Espirito Santo have claimed three lives and affected over 500,000 people among whom 3, 000 were homeless, authorities said over the weekend.