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U.S. cites human rights problems in Russia, China, Egypt
By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Friday expressed concern about increasing crackdowns on civil liberties around the world, from Russia to Egypt and China, saying these and other countries were shrinking the space in which independent political and other activists can operate Continue reading
No Saturday mail? Americans offer their reactions
Americans expressed range of opinions, from deep concern to acceptance to indifference. Continue reading
Ronaiah Tuiasosopo Gives Tearful Apology … ‘I Hurt Everyday’
Ronaiah Tuiasosopo broke down crying to Dr. Phil as he tried to apologize for the Manti Te’o girlfriend hoax .. Continue reading
India: 35-year term not enough for Mumbai plotter
NEW DELHI (AP) — India expressed disappointment Friday with the 35-year sentence given to an American who admitted his role in the 2008 Mumbai attack, saying he deserved more prison time for the terrorism that killed 166 people in the country’s financial capital. Continue reading
Pot seen as risky gamble by Colo. and Wash. farmers
Few farmers have expressed serious interest in raising the crop with its uncertainties. Continue reading
Exclusive: Brazil wants Venezuela election if Chavez dies – sources
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil is urging Venezuela's government to hold elections as quickly as possible if President Hugo Chavez dies, senior officials told Reuters on Monday, a major intervention by Latin America's regional powerhouse that could help ensure a smoother leadership transition in Caracas. Brazilian officials have expressed their wishes directly to Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro, the officials said on condition of anonymity. Chavez has designated Maduro as his preferred successor if he loses his battle with cancer Continue reading
PM Faces Tory Rebellion Over Gay Marriage
More than 100 Conservative MPs have expressed concerns over David Cameron’s plans to allow same-sex marriage. Continue reading
IKEA expresses ‘regret’ over forced German labor
Swedish furniture giant Ikea expressed regret Friday that it benefited from the use of forced prison labor by some of its suppliers in communist East Germany more than two decades ago. Continue reading
Iran slams anti-nuclear weapons treaty as discriminatory
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Discriminatory implementation of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has left many countries feeling that being a party to the anti-atom bomb pact hinders cooperation in the field atomic energy, Iran's U.N. Continue reading
