2010年4月24日星期六

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Yahoo! News: World News

Iraq bombings raise specter of Shiite militia (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 05:07 PM PDT

Family members of Alaa Hussein, 27, prepare his grave in the Shiite holy city of Najaf, Iraq, Saturday, April 24, 2010. Hussein was killed when a series of bombings mainly targeting Shiite worshippers killed at least 69 people on Friday, just days after U.S. and Iraqi forces killed the top two al-Qaida leaders in Iraq in what was described as devastating blow to the insurgency. (AP Photo/Alaa al-Marjani)AP - In offering to help Iraqi security forces to fight insurgents after a wave of deadly bombings in the capital, an anti-American Shiite cleric is sending a clear signal to the government: If you don't protect us, we'll protect ourselves.

Brazilian judge orders boy returned to US father (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 04:43 PM PDT

AP - For the second time in four months, a judge has ordered a Brazilian to relinquish custody of a child to his U.S. father.

Abbas calls on Obama to impose Mideast peace deal (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 12:24 PM PDT

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks to leaders of his Fatah movement in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Saturday, April 24, 2010. Abbas on Saturday rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state within temporary borders, an idea he said was recently proposed for restarting peace talks. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)AP - Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas called on President Barack Obama on Saturday to impose a Mideast peace deal, reflecting growing frustration with what Palestinians see as Washington's failure to wrangle concessions out of Israel's hardline government.

Thai protesters pull out of talks with government (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 09:11 AM PDT

Ribbons in the colors of the Thai national flag hangs in the foreground during a pro-government rally at a local park Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. More and more Bangkok residents say they are fed up with the Red Shirts, the violence and the ongoing damage to Thailand's image. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)AP - Hopes for a swift, peaceful resolution to Thailand's political crisis were dashed Saturday when the prime minister rejected a compromise proposal for dissolving parliament and protesters hit back by withdrawing from negotiations.

Rwanda's Kagame: Is a Hero Turning to Oppression? (Time.com)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 01:35 PM PDT

Time.com - An arrest and several quiet defections have many observers fearing that a crackdown against the opposition is in the works

Austrian president poised to win second term (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 05:24 PM PDT

Presidential candidate of the right-wing Freedom party, FPOE, Barbara Rosenkranz waves to supporters during the final election campaign in Vienna, Austria, on Friday, April 23, 2010. Rosenkranz has caused controversy for suggesting that Austria's law banning the glorification of the Nazis is not in line with the country's constitution and hinders freedom of expression. Presidential elections are scheduled for Sunday, April 25. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)AP - Austria's president is widely expected to win a second term Sunday. But the elections are being watched as a yardstick of far-right sentiment, measured by how well a politician who has taken issue with the country's anti-Nazi law will do.

Police, protesters clash in south Sudan; 2 killed (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 01:07 PM PDT

Angelina Teny campaigns ahead of the elections. Teny, who lost the governorship of oil-rich Unity state in south Sudan, has accused her victorious rival of cheating.(AFP/File/Peter Martell)AP - Security forces in south Sudan clashed with protesters upset with results from the country's recent elections, leaving at least two people dead and wounding four more, a United Nations official said Saturday.

Paraguay suspends due process to combat kidnappers (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 04:51 PM PDT

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo talks during a rally to celebrate his victory in the 2008 presidential elections in Asuncion, Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Lugo said that 'change will not be stopped'. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)AP - Lawmakers gave Paraguay's president and army emergency powers resembling martial law Saturday to pursue a guerrilla group known for its kidnappings in the north of the country.

Iran's Ahmadinejad: proposed sanctions not legal (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 02:48 PM PDT

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad inspects a guard of honor at Uganda's State House in Entebbe, at the end of the second day of his visit on Saturday April 24, 2010 to Uganda. (AP Photo/Stephen Wandera)AP - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad flouted any more United Nations sanctions on his nuclear program as illegal Saturday, insisting he will not submit to any such pressure based on the United States and Britain "lying" about the evidence.

New Zealand war memorial services marred by military crash (AFP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 03:53 PM PDT

A visitors sits in front of New Zealand's national flag as she waits on the eve of the ceremony of the 95th anniversary of the Anzac Day. Commemorations in New Zealand honouring the country's war dead were marred Sunday when a military helicopter heading to memorial services in Wellington crashed, killing three people.(AFP/File/Mustafa Ozer)AFP - Commemorations in New Zealand honouring the country's war dead were marred Sunday when a military helicopter heading to memorial services in Wellington crashed, killing three people.

3 dead when New Zealand military chopper crashes (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 02:36 PM PDT

AP - Three airmen are dead and a fourth seriously hurt after a New Zealand military helicopter en route to a military memorial flyover crashed on farmland north of the capital, Wellington, emergency services said Sunday.

Should French Colleges Give Kids Wine Classes? (Time.com)

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 12:35 PM PDT

Time.com - As binge drinking among French youth increases, a recent government report recommends teaching French kids about the art of wine appreciation -- as part of the college curriculum

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