Guinea govt buries 57 people killed in protest during independence day celebrationsCONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s independence celebrations were somber Friday as the government prepared to bury 57 people killed when troops fired live ammunition at a pro-democracy rally. Video appears to show Pakistani troops punching, whipping militant suspectsISLAMABAD — Video apparently showing Pakistani soldiers beating men detained in anti-militant operations has surfaced on the Internet, drawing criticism from a leading rights group and possibly undercutting support for the army’s fight against al-Qaida and the Taliban. Palestinians: Goldstone report on Gaza war crimes ‘remains alive’Palestinians say Goldstone report ‘remains alive’ GENEVA — Palestinian diplomats said Friday they will ensure a United Nations report on war crimes in Gaza “remains alive,” despite agreeing to delay a vote in the U.N. Human Rights Council on passing the document to the General Assembly for further action. Myanmar court rejects pro-democracy leader Suu Kyi’s appeal of latest house arrestYANGON, Myanmar — A Myanmar court rejected an appeal Friday by democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi for her release from house arrest, another reminder that the country’s military junta treads warily when considering concessions to the opposition or improving relations with the West. US senator, congressmen to meet with interim Honduras leader despite no-contact policyTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — A U.S. senator and three congressmen plan to meet Friday with Honduras’ interim leader in defiance of official Washington policy barring contact with the architects of the military coup that ousted the nation’s president. Brazil lawmakers meet with ousted Honduran leader, get assurance troops won’t invade embassyTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — A Brazilian delegation won assurances Thursday that Honduran forces will not attack the embassy where Manuel Zelaya is holed up with supporters and met with the ousted president inside the diplomatic mission. Texas judge clears way for gay divorce, says gay marriage ban violates equal-protection rightDALLAS — A Texas judge cleared the way for two Dallas men to get a divorce, ruling Thursday that Texas’ ban on same-sex marriage violates the constitutional guarantee to equal protection under the law. Ohio panel rules against congressional challenger for statements against congresswomanCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An Armenian-American congressional challenger made false campaign statements with reckless disregard for the truth when he said an Ohio congresswoman took money from the Turkish government and Turkish government-sponsored interests, the Ohio Elections Commission found Thursday. Study: Half of drug addicts quit after 6 months of treatment, but long-term care neededLONDON — About half of heroin and crack cocaine addicts in England’s treatment programs quit the drugs after six months, a new study says. Montana files lawsuit seeking freedom from federal gun control on merchandise made in stateHELENA, Mont. — If Montana has its way in a lawsuit filed Thursday, there will be far less federal gun control in the state. Officials say extra ATF agents in Houston helped disrupt gun trafficking from US to MexicoHOUSTON — A four-month effort to stop the flow of firearms from the U.S. to Mexican drug cartels has helped law enforcement disrupt various gun trafficking rings and gain a better understanding of how these groups try to avoid detection, officials announced Thursday. First domestic partnership certificate issued at Nevada state Capitol as status becomes legalCARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada’s secretary of state issued domestic partnership certificate No. 1 at the state Capitol on Thursday as a state law providing many of the same legal rights as marriage to gay and straight partners went into effect. Israel taking extraordinary steps to block prosecution of military, political leadersJERUSALEM — Stung by a damning U.N. report alleging war crimes in Gaza, Israel is taking extraordinary steps to fend off potential international prosecution of its political and military leaders, hiring high-powered attorneys, lobbying Western governments and launching a public relations blitz. AP Interview: Santorum says he wants role in GOP’s future, hasn’t decided on presidential runWINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa — Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum argued Thursday that only a sharply conservative Republican message can “stem the tide” of change President Barack Obama is seeking in Washington, and he wants to play a role in that debate. DC councilman says he will introduce legislation next week to legalize gay marriageWASHINGTON — A Washington, D.C., councilman says he’ll introduce a bill next week to allow same-sex couples to wed. Brazilian lawmakers visit embassy in Honduras, express concern about tear gas episodeTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — A Brazilian delegation said Thursday it has received assurances from Honduras’ Supreme Court that the interim government will not attack the embassy where ousted President Manuel Zelaya has holed up since sneaking back into the country on Sept. 21. Afghanistan poised to outlaw spousal abuse and child marriage _ but will it make a difference?KABUL — The young Afghan woman got her first inkling of a life beyond her abusive husband when friends mentioned a government ministry dedicated to defending women. Then she saw a TV show about women’s rights. Finally, after four years of marriage, she grabbed some car fare and fled. Army reports first death from swine flu complications; soldier fell ill in SC basic trainingCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A 23-year-old soldier from Florida who was in basic training is the Army’s first death from complications of swine flu, officials said Thursday. Maine ethics commission approves probe of anti-gay marriage fundraisingAUGUSTA, Maine — Maine’s campaign oversight board overruled a staff recommendation Thursday and authorized an investigation into fundraising by groups supporting the campaign to repeal the state’s gay marriage law in a Nov. 3 referendum. UN rights council condemns abuses in Honduras coup, supports restoration of overthrown gov’tGENEVA — The U.N. top rights body is condemning abuses following the June 28 coup in Honduras. Catalyst says it sees evidence its drug vigabatrin is effective despite failures; study surgesNEW YORK — Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. says it will continue developing an anti-addiction drug that has failed in two clinical trials, as it believes the treatment is safe and effective. Guinea opposition calls for outside help to hold new election after bloody protestCONAKRY, Guinea — A top figure in Guinea’s opposition appealed Thursday for outside help to hold elections after troops loyal to the military leader fired live ammunition at 50,000 pro-democracy protesters earlier this week. European Court of Human Rights rules Russian ban on Scientologists illegalSTRASBOURG, France — Russia’s ban on the Church of Scientology is illegal, the European Court of Human Rights said Thursday in a binding ruling. Report: If third of population catches swine flu, hospitals in 15 states could run out of roomWASHINGTON — If a third of people wind up catching swine flu, 15 states could run out of hospital beds around the time the outbreak peaks, a new report warns Thursday. UN: number of Gazans classified as ‘abject poor’ triples this yearGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The number of Gazans living in “abject” poverty has tripled this year to 300,000, or one in five residents, the Gaza head of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees said Thursday. Pope, Pakistani president meet in Italy, stress need to end religious discriminationCASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI and the president of Pakistan discussed the need to end religious discrimination during a meeting at the papal summer retreat. US dad jailed in Japan: Ex-wife who took kids had worried about them losing Japanese identityFRANKLIN, Tenn. — An American father arrested in Japan for snatching his children from his ex-wife there had previously urged a Tennessee judge to keep them from leaving the United States after his ex-wife expressed concern about the two children losing their Japanese identity. Zimbabwe human rights activists sue state for $500 million after terror charges droppedHARARE, Zimbabwe — A prominent Zimbabwean human rights activist and eight others are suing the government for $500 million after terror charges against them were dropped because they had been beaten and tortured, their lawyer said Thursday. With tanks, troops and kitsch, China celebrates 60 years of communist rule and its new powerCommunist China marks 60 years with tanks, kitsch BEIJING — Jets, tanks and missile-toting trucks thundered through Beijing on Thursday in a show of military muscle to celebrate six decades of communist rule and China’s transformation from a war-battered regional player into global economic superpower. Israel hires lawyers to try to block attempts to prosecute it abroad over war crimes claimsJERUSALEM — The Israeli government and military have retained high-powered international lawyers and set up a joint task force to fend off attempts by Palestinians and their supporters to try Israeli officials on war crimes charges abroad. |
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