- Pakistan Charges 5 Americans With Terrorism
Pakistani court charges 5 Americans with planning terror attacks in Pakistan, says lawyer - Alex Chilton: Singer-Songwriter Dead at 59
Influential singer-songwriter Alex Chilton is dead at 59 of an apparent heart attack. - Prius Driver: Thought He Was Going to Die
James Sikes, the driver of the Toyota Prius that allegedly accelerated out of control last week, appeared to be in a panicked state, displayed signs of shock, was clearly shaking, and thought he was going to die, according to a just released report on the incident by the California Highway Patrol. The reports narrative, written by the CHP officer who helped Sikes bring his car to a stop, Todd Neibert, does not express any skepticism about Sikes version of events, which has now been called into question by representatives of Toyota.
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- Intimidation Campaign: Taliban Back in Marja
Taliban fight back in Afghan town with campaign of fear, intimidation - Mafioso Betrayed By His Facebook Updates
One of Italys 100 most-wanted criminals, a vicious mafia boss who had been on the run for months, was betrayed by his passion for social networking and flushed out thanks to Facebook. - Advertisement:
- Americans Charged with Terror in Pakistan Could Face Life
Five Americans are charged with terrorism in Pakistan. The charge carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison. - WATCH: Netanyahu, Obama Clash on Settlements
Obama administration has clashed with Israel before over settlement building. - Thai Protesters Hurl Own Blood at PMs House
Thai protesters hurl own blood at PMs house after targeting government HQ. - Soup Poisoned at Elite U.K. Private School
Staffer suspected of trying to poison soup at British school; no one hurt. - Party or Protest? Fiery Night in Iran
The bangs and whistles of fireworks blasted through Irans capital on Tuesday night, as people defied orders from the religious establishment to abandon an ancient Persian ritual involving bonfires and amateur fireworks. Reformist website Balatarin cites clashes in Tehran, with Basij firing tear gas at the crowds and reports that revelers burned portraits of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Other eyewitnesses told ABC News the streets were relatively calm. - Pope Addresses Irish Abuse, Slient on German
Pope hopes letter to Irish helps process of repentance, healing and renewal. - 1 Wounded as Attackers Hit Afghan Town
Afghan official: Would-be suicide attackers killed in southern town. - Endangered Animals Trade Thriving in Mideast
Trade in endangered animals flourishing in Middle East, fueled by corruption. - Irish at Home, Abroad Cheer St. Patricks Day
Green globe: 70 million Irish at home, abroad cheer St. Patricks Day. - 2 U.S. Missile Attacks Kill 9 in Pakistan
Intelligence officials say 2 suspected U.S. missile strikes kill 9 in Pakistan. - Clinton Tells Israel Commit to Peace
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells Israel it must demonstrate commitment to peace process. Special Envoy George Mitchell scratches trip to the region to nurse peace talks. - Fiji Declares State of Emergency after Cyclone
Fiji declares state of emergency after cyclone lashes northern island groups. - Protesters Pour Their Blood Into Streets
Protesters are donating blood to splatter at the Thai government headquarters. - WATCH: Hillary Clinton Changes Attitude Toward Israel
The secretary of state alters her opinion of the new Israeli settlements. - Special Forces Parachuting Recruit Barks
This Belgian Shepherd is taking Mans Best Friend to a whole new level, leaping from planes 10,000 feet in the air. - Sharks Threatened Over Demand For Soup
Sharks are threatened over Asian demand for shark fin soup. - Has The Middle East Lost Faith in Obama?
Hopes were high in the Middle East when US President Barack Obama took office last year. But instead of progress toward peace, he has shown indecision and hesitancy. With many in the region united against Iran, he is in danger of letting a golden opportunity slip through his fingers.