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US debt ceiling talks fold after Republican walkout
WASHINGTON — Crucial high-level talks on raising the US borrowing limit collapsed after Republicans walked out, accusing the White House of provoking an impasse with demands to raise spending and taxes.The…
Concerns for New Zealand's wayward penguin
WELLINGTON — An Emperor penguin that washed up lost on a New Zealand beach this week was taken to Wellington Zoo Friday after its health deteriorated, wildlife experts said.The penguin, nicknamed…
Naples garbage men get armed guard as crisis escalates
ROME — The mayor of Naples on Thursday ordered armed guards to escort garbage trucks around his city, warning that organised crime rings were fomenting a grave waste crisis that is…
Cigarette-loving Balkans begin to kick the habit
BUCHAREST — If the question was misunderstood by the waiter in a Bucharest restaurant, the irony wasn't lost on the customer who cringed after asking, "Do you have a smoke-free area?""Don't…
100 DR Congo villagers 'raped, beaten': MSF
KINSHASA — More than 100 villagers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were raped or beaten in a two-day attack this month, the Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said Thursday.A local…
Hong Kong confirms second scarlet fever death
HONG KONG — Hong Kong confirmed a five-year-old boy had died from scarlet fever, the second death in the southern Chinese city as dozens of new cases were reported.The government on…
Extra potatoes can pack on pounds: US study
WASHINGTON — Slight changes in eating habits, such as eating an extra serving of potato chips or fries each day, can add plenty to a person's weight over the years, US…
Breast implants safe, but not for life: US experts
WASHINGTON — Women need to beware that while breast implants are safe, they are not meant to last a lifetime and could lead to problems later on, the top US drug…
Bin Laden widow to return to Yemen: brother
SANAA — The youngest widow of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden will return home to Yemen from Pakistan in the coming days, her brother said Wednesday.Amal Abdulfattah's family was informed by…
EU, Russia in poisonous vegetable row over costly ban
BRUSSELS — The EU and Russia locked horns Wednesday over Moscow's costly ban on European vegetables with Brussels announcing an imminent end to the embargo that was swiftly denied by Russia.Russia's…
Hughton appointed Birmingham manager
LONDON — Chris Hughton was appointed as manager of Birmingham City on Wednesday -- just 10 days after Alex McLeish resigned to take charge of local rivals Aston Villa.Birmingham were relegated…
'Pilot error' probed as Russia mourns air crash
MOSCOW — Russians left flowers and toys Wednesday at the site of the air crash that killed 45 people as questions mounted over why the pilot tried to land in poor…