100 days in, new Illinois governor energizes state capital but his agenda faces rocky roadSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — If nothing else, Pat Quinn’s first 100 days as governor of Illinois have shown him the highs and lows that come with being in the hot seat. Murder weapons, death masks: Hidden items from Scotland Yard’s Crime Museum may see the lightLONDON — Death masks, murder weapons and other macabre crime scene artifacts could be put on public display under a plan backed by the mayor of London. Afghan president orders probe into allegation more than 30 civilians died in US-led bombingKABUL — President Hamid Karzai has ordered a probe into allegations that more than 30 civilians died in a U.S.-led bombing in western Afghanistan. Former Taiwanese president is indicted on new graft chargesTAIPEI, Taiwan — Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was indicted on new graft charges Tuesday as his high-profile corruption trial continued into its second month. Human Rights Watch slams Vietnam’s labor rights recordHANOI, Vietnam — A human rights group slammed Vietnam’s record on workers’ rights Monday, accusing the communist government of trying to eliminate independent labor unions and calling for the release of labor activists. |
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