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Jacob Zuma begins second term as S Africa president

Thousands of people from all walks of life converged at South Africa's Union Building to witness President Jacob Zuma's inauguration on Saturday.

Training help Sarkozy with sex life

2009-01-23 14:44

French President Nicolas Sarkozy might have stumbled onto one of the least well-kept secrets in the fitness world: What you do in the gym has a direct effect on your performance in the bedroom.

Kennedy's withdrawal creates a political mystery

2009-01-23 13:46

Caroline Kennedy's mysteriously abrupt decision to abandon her Senate bid gave rise to an ugly swirl of accusations Thursday and feverish speculation over whether she jumped or was pushed.

Castro says he probably won't be around in 4 years

2009-01-23 11:12

Fidel Castro said Thursday he doubts he'll make it to the end of Barack Obama's four-year term and instructed Cuban officials to start making their decisions without taking him into account.

Clinton vows robust diplomacy as State Dept chief

2009-01-23 09:03

Hillary Rodham Clinton took charge of the US State Department, proclaiming a new era of robust diplomacy and to improve America's standing. Clinton Steps up Efforts

'Hitched' miss Mendes voted most desirable woman

2009-01-23 07:53

Actress Eva Mendes was crowned as the most desirable woman of 2009 on Wednesday in a poll by online men's magazine AskMen.com that organizers swear is not all about looks but overall qualities.

Rice signs with talent agency

2009-01-23 07:39

Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has made a key step in her post-Bush administration career: The William Morris Agency (WMA) announced on Wednesday that it has signed her as a client.

Kennedy withdraws bid for Senate seat

2009-01-22 21:55

Kennedy has ended her quest for the US Senate seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton.

AP Poll: People optimistic on Obama by 3-1 margin

2009-01-22 18:51

A new poll shows that by a 3-1 margin, the American people feel more optimistic about the country's future now that Barack Obama has been inaugurated president.

Polygamists make court appearance

2009-01-22 14:32

Two men charged with polygamy this month will use Canada's legalization of same-sex marriage in their defense, a lawyer for one of the men said Wednesday.

Palin to media: Leave my kids alone

2009-01-22 12:58

Plain is going on the offensive against news organizations as well as bloggers she says are perpetuating malicious gossip about her and her children.

Michelle Obama chooses white ball gown

2009-01-21 10:43

First lady Michelle Obama chose a white chiffon one-shoulder gown for a series of balls celebrating the inauguration of her husband.

Bush saying goodbye to Washington, hello to Texas

2009-01-20 16:14

George W. Bush's presidential finale includes a goodbye to Washington and a hello from fellow Texans.

Trudeau visits Sina Weibo
May gets little gasp as EU extends deadline for sufficient progress in Brexit talks
Ethiopian FM urges strengthened Ethiopia-China ties
Yemen's ex-president Saleh, relatives killed by Houthis
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