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BRUSSELS — Representatives of six world powers urged Iran on Friday to accept a U.N. plan aimed at delaying its ability to build a nuclear weapon, as the … more

11/21/09 | 38 views

Researcher: Text proves Shroud of Turin real

ROME — A Vatican researcher claims a nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin proves the authenticity of the artifact revered as Jesus’ burial cloth. The claim made in a new book by … more

By Ariel David
Associated Press Writer | 11/21/09 | 52 views

Cosmonaut says Russia falling behind in space race

MOSCOW — Russia lacks a viable program for developing a new spacecraft and risks losing its place as a leader in space travel, a veteran Russian cosmonaut said in an interview published … more

By Vladimir Isachenkov
Associated Press Writer | 11/21/09 | 175 views | 1 comment

Iraq cleric urges end to crisis on election law

BAGHDAD — A top aide to Iraq’s Shiite spiritual leader urged the country’s fractious political blocs Friday to resolve a crisis on a key election law that threatens to delay national polls … more

By Ryan Lucas
Associated Press Writer | 11/21/09 | 35 views

Afghan police weak security link

KABUL — Underpaid, under-equipped and under-trained, Afghanistan’s 93,000-member police force is the weak link in an ambitious security strategy to hand over defense of the country to Afghans … more

By Elena Becatoros
Associated Press Writer | 11/21/09 | 36 views

US fighting corruption

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining its own contracts and projects, even as it is demanding the same from the Afghan … more

By Lolita C. Baldor
Associated Press Writer | 11/21/09 | 38 views

Improving lives of children

11/21/09 | 36 views

WORLD IN BRIEF

Lions kill white tiger in Czech zoo PRAGUE — A rare white tiger was killed by two lions that managed to sneak into its enclosure in a Czech zoo, officials said Thursday. The lions, … more

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | 11/20/09 | 55 views

Lebanese diva’s song is racist, Nubians argue

CAIRO — A famous Lebanese pop singer, who normally stirs controversy for her seductive dresses and provocative dancing, has now been accused of singing a song with racist lyrics that compares … more

By Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Associated Press Writer | 11/20/09 | 84 views

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Ala. Home Depot center opens BESSEMER — The Home Depot has opened a 657,000-square-foot distribution center in south Jefferson County. The first 179 employees hired for the facility were … more

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | 11/20/09 | 67 views