Crucifix saves Colombian reporter’s lifeBOGOTA - A wooden crucifix saved the life of a Colombian reporter when it diverted a bullet fired by a criminal, doctors and media reports said. Sri Lanka war, Taliban in Pakistan worry scribes’ associationTORONTO - The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has expressed concern at the plight of journalists in Pakistan - especially in the wake of the Taliban resurgence in the country’s northern region - and the ongoing conflict in Sri Lanka. 2 Iowa towns offer different perspectives on immigration raids; both want feds to alter policyPOSTVILLE, Iowa — For immigrant advocates, the raid on a meatpacking plant in Postville last May was evidence of all that is wrong with large-scale arrests of illegal workers. SC forestry officials say overnight fire forecast good, but no rest until completely containedNORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — South Carolina firefighters continued Saturday to snuff out the hotspots of a wildfire smoldering near the coast for four days and officials said the blaze that once came perilously close to the state’s tourist mecca appeared to be mostly contained. New Mexico teen football player gets probation for role in sodomizing younger teammatesSANTA FE, N.M. — One of six New Mexico high school football players accused of sodomizing younger teammates with broomsticks during a preseason camp has been sentenced to two years probation. Italy’s Mafia thrives in global meltdown, gobbling everything from gas stations to trattoriasNAPLES, Italy — While businesses around the world are hunkering down for survival, the Italian mob is living a golden moment. Polling agents caught on camera casting votes in AndhraHYDERABAD - Polling agents in two election booths in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district were caught on camera while casting votes with the voters. A polling official was also seen advising a voter to cast his vote for the ruling Congress party, election officials said Saturday. Somali piracy suspect finally fulfills his dream of going to America _ but as a prisonerNAIROBI, Kenya — The scrawny teenager promised his mother comfort and riches beyond her wildest dreams. China, Taiwan to sign deal on closer economic cooperation, discuss pact to ease trade barriersBEIJING — Envoys from rivals China and Taiwan were in talks on a trade agreement and preparing to sign pacts to increase economic cooperation amid efforts by Taiwan’s president to improve relations with Beijing. Firefighters have good day battling huge SC blaze; coastal wildfire now 80 percent containedMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — South Carolina forestry officials say a coastal wildfire that has burned 31 square miles is now 80 percent contained. Napolitano apologizes to American Legion for report about right-wing extremism and veteransWASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano met with the American Legion on Friday to apologize for a right-wing extremism report written by her agency, and the veterans group walked away from the meeting mollified. SC forest fire chief blames massive wildfire on small blaze that firefighters thought was outMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Firefighters responded twice to a yard fire that South Carolina officials believe rekindled four days later, igniting a massive blaze that had destroyed more than 70 homes and continued to char 31 square miles near Myrtle Beach on Friday. Judge wants prosecutor under investigation for Stevens case off corruption trialWASHINGTON — A federal judge wants to keep a prosecutor already under investigation for his role in the Ted Stevens case out of a separate congressional corruption trial. Prosecutor: Partial review of embattled CSI commander’s past cases turns up no misconductOMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska prosecutor says a review of dozens of cases so far has found no evidence of tampering by a top investigator who is accused of planting evidence in a 2006 murder. Former Freddie Mac CEO David Moffett returning to company after executive’s deathWASHINGTON — Mortgage finance company Freddie Mac, coping with the apparent suicide of its acting chief financial officer, said Friday that its former chief executive is coming back temporarily to help oversee the company’s finances. Akkriti’s autopsy report hints she died of asphyxiationNEW DELHI - Akkriti Bhatia, a Class 12 student of Modern School Vasant Vihar in the national capital, died of asphyxiation stemming from an asthma attack, according to the post mortem examination report, police said Friday. 13-year-old Malay girl used as sex slave by father, brothers for 5 yearsKUALA LUMPUR - Police have arrested a 13-year-old girl’s father and her two brothers after she claimed that she had been a sex slave to them for the last five years. Thai court frees on bail 3 who led anti-government protests, warns them against violenceBANGKOK — A Thai court has freed on bail three top leaders of an anti-government movement accused of instigating violence during recent political protests. North Korea decides to indict two American reportersNEW YORK - North Korea today said that it has decided to indict two US journalists who have been detained for more than five weeks on charges of illegally entering the country and committing “hostile acts.” Out of sight Chand, out of mind in Haryana politicsPANCHKULA - He made national headlines when he fell in love. Just months after having fallen out of love, no one really is bothered about him - politically or otherwise. Haryana’s elusive former Deputy Chief Minister Chander Mohan alias Chand Mohammed is not even being sought by his own party, the Congress, for the Lok Sabha elections. Snags in judicial video conferencing hinder proceedingsNEW DELHI - Video conferencing started in all trial courts of the capital four years ago but some flaws are yet to be ironed out, hampering the work of an already overburdened judiciary. No charges to be filed in freezing death of Mich. man inside house after power shut offLANSING, Mich. — No criminal charges will be filed in the death of a 93-year-old man who froze inside his home after an electric utility installed a power-limiting device because of unpaid bills, a prosecutor said Thursday. Obama administration asks Supreme Court to overturn ruling favorable to criminal defendantsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is asking the Supreme Court to overrule long-standing law that stops police from initiating questions unless a defendant’s lawyer is present, another stark example of the White House seeking to limit rather than expand rights. Kansas gov vetoes bill on late-term abortions as she awaits confirmation to US Cabinet jobTOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed a bill Thursday that would have rewritten Kansas’ restrictions on late-term abortions, questioning whether it was constitutional and suggesting it would cause “intimidation” of doctors. TV station distributor who aired Hezbollah channel in NY sentenced to nearly 6 years in prisonNEW YORK — A Pakistani immigrant described by prosecutors as “Hezbollah’s man in New York City” was sentenced Thursday to nearly six years in prison for airing the militant group’s television station. Mexican president proposes expanding army’s power in drug-plagued areasMEXICO CITY — A bill that would let Mexico declare temporary states of emergency and expand the army’s power in a bloody fight against powerful drug gangs drew immediate fire Thursday from human rights activists who say soldiers should not be doing the job of police. Craigslist killing renews calls for more restrictions on ‘erotic services’ adsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — “Late night cravings special,” promises the Craigslist ad in the “erotic services” category. “My exotic mix makes me an intoxicating and sensual treat.” Holder voices concerns about current rules on gun-buy recordsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration may seek to reduce legal limits on sharing gun-purchase data, Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress Thursday. Calif. authorities charge 3 with involuntary manslaughter in pregnant farmworker’s deathFRESNO, Calif. — Three officials at a now-defunct farm labor contractor were charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a pregnant teenager who collapsed from heat stroke after working in a sweltering vineyard last year. European officials fail to persuade Sudan to allow aid groups back to DarfurPARIS — French and British negotiators failed at talks this week to persuade Sudan to allow expelled aid groups back into Darfur, officials said Thursday. |
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