SKorean court to rule on disgraced scientist
2009-10-26 11:30:08
A South Korean court prepared to deliver a verdict Monday in the trial of a disgraced scientist whose fraudulent claims of breakthroughs in stem cell research shook the international scientific community.
Sarkozy's son wins board post after scandal
2009-10-25 15:57:27
President Nicolas Sarkozy's son was elected to the board of the organization that runs France's most important business district Friday, after a dramatic withdrawal of his bid for the top spot amid accusations of favoritism that carried political risks for his father.
Lawyer blasts release of affidavit in balloon case
2009-10-25 15:34:06
A mother's confession that she and her husband faked their 6-year-old son's disappearance in a runaway balloon shouldn't have been made public, an attorney for the father said.
Putin takes Berlusconi for wild water ride
2009-10-24 16:56:49
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (2nd L) and his Italian counterpart Silvio Berlusconi (2nd R) sit in a boat as they look around the jet Be-200 during their meeting in St.Petersburg, Oct. 23, 2009.
Michelle Obama's gripe: president's tennis game
2009-10-24 16:53:29
Michelle Obama said Friday President Barack Obama's most annoying habit is his tennis game.
Thai king makes 1st appearance in more than month
2009-10-23 15:22:24
Thailand's 81-year-old king made his first public appearance on Friday after more than a month in hospital, in an electric wheelchair and surrounded by hundreds of well-wishers as he visited statues of his parents.
France confirms aid worker kidnapped in Darfur
2009-10-23 09:38:17
A French man working for the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) was kidnapped Thursday in Sudan's Darfur region, the foreign ministry confirmed later in the day and asked for an immediate release.
Malaysia lawmaker convicted of biting policeman
2009-10-22 14:45:01
A Malaysian court convicted a prominent opposition lawmaker Thursday of biting a policeman at an illegal protest and sentenced him to six months in prison.
Michelle Obama hula-hooping for health
2009-10-22 13:19:17
First lady Michelle Obama hooped it up for health -- hula hooped, that is -- managing to get in an impressive 142 swivels before her hula hoop hit the ground. Jumping rope double dutch? Not so much.
Former Palin aide pens own book
2009-10-22 13:05:00
Frank Bailey, a close aide to the former Alaska governor, is writing his own book, titled "Renegade: Sarah Palin's Hatchet Man."
Kerry becomes all-around adviser to Obama
2009-10-22 12:59:49
Sen. John Kerry has ascended to the unofficial role of President Barack Obama's global adviser on key issues that could reshape the nation's image around the world.
US man accused of plot to kill US politicians
2009-10-22 12:50:57
A Massachusetts man and two friends tried and failed to get into terrorist training camps and then plotted to kill two prominent US politicians and randomly shoot people at American shopping malls.