Diplomats: US and Iran meet one-on-one at high level nuke talksGENTHOD, Switzerland — The U.S. says senior American and Iranian delegates have met one-on-one on the sidelines of a high-stakes gathering on Tehran’s nuclear program. 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. Developments around the world in Pacific tsumaniA look at some of the major developments related to the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged the Samoas: QB Michael Vick agrees to repay $416,000 he’s accused of illegally taking from pension planWASHINGTON — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has agreed to repay at least $416,000 that he is accused of illegally withdrawing from a pension plan. US military: suspect in 2006 murders of Iraqi Taekwondo team arrestedBAGHDAD — Iraqi commandos and U.S. forces have arrested a suspect in the 2006 kidnapping and murder of an Iraqi taekwondo team whose highway ambush became one of the symbols of Iraq’s lawlessness during its worse years of sectarian violence. Britain’s Brown vows to remain prime minister, lead Labour into elections despite low ratingsBRIGHTON, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted he won’t quit his post as his governing Labour Party met Sunday for its annual convention before a national election the party is expected to lose. Report: Budget for 2014 Sochi Olympics in Russia soars nearly threefold to $33 billionMOSCOW — A Russian business newspaper says the 2014 Sochi Olympics budget will be more than $33 billion, nearly triple the original estimate. Groups battling over health care overhaul have spent more than $100 million for television adsWASHINGTON — Medical providers, businesses and other groups battling over a health care overhaul have spent more than $100 million this year on television advertising — an enormous sum that highlights the stakes involved. Retired NFL players seeking to help college players in legal battle with Electronic ArtsSAN FRANCISCO — Two retired NFL players on Monday asked a judge to let them formally support a former college quarterback’s legal fight with video game maker Electronic Arts Inc. Fog and SWAT teams settle on downtown Beijing ahead of massive military paradeBEIJING — China’s capital was wrapped in tight security and thick fog Wednesday as police blocked off Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and other popular tourist landmarks ahead of a massive parade marking 60 years of communist rule. Facing a looming election defeat, Britain’s governing Labour Party meets for key rallyBRIGHTON, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted Sunday that he won’t quit his post, as his governing Labour Party met for a final annual convention before a national election in which the party will almost certainly lose power. Southeast Asian basketball league launched in Malaysia; 6 teams to start competitionKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The first pan-ASEAN professional basketball league has been officially launched. Obama’s Olympic pitch draws GOP complaint about lack of prioritiesNEW YORK — President Obama’s decision to travel to Copenhagen to boost Chicago’s chances of winning the 2016 Olympics has drawn criticism from some Republicans, who call it a boondoggle for Obama’s hometown allies and evidence the president has blurred his priorities. Mom, friends: Ky. hanging victim overcame cancer, dedicated his life to teaching childrenLONDON, Ky. — Even while fighting cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, Bill Sparkman would show up for work wearing his customary smile and a toboggan cap to cover his balding head. Analysis: Nation still wrestling with how to talk about race under its first black presidentWASHINGTON — For a while, it almost seemed as if President Barack Obama had soothed the angst over race in this country simply by taking office. The focus was on big issues facing a new president — one who just happened to be black. Tenn. coach Bruce Pearl apologizes for joke linking player’s rural hometown to Ku Klux KlanKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl apologized for a joking remark that linked the rural home of one his players to the Ku Klux Klan. F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone supports Jean Todt as replacement for FIA president MosleyPARIS — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is supporting Jean Todt to replace Max Mosley as president of motor racing’s governing body. Southern California city approves settlement with neighboring town over NFL stadium proposalLOS ANGELES — The city of Industry approved a settlement Thursday with a neighboring city that had opposed plans for an $800 million NFL stadium, clearing a hurdle in efforts to bring a pro football team to the Los Angeles area. Overseer says he’s “hamstrung” in suit over Saints investments in film creditsNEW ORLEANS — A court-appointed overseer says he’s been “hamstrung” in getting the records of a movie studio tied in a $1.7 million investment dispute with members of the New Orleans Saints. Medical examiner: High blood pressure killed obese 13-year-old player who collapsed on fieldST. LOUIS — A medical examiner has ruled that an obese 13-year-old suburban St. Louis football player who collapsed during practice in August died of high blood pressure. College Football Hall of Fame moving to Atlanta from South Bend, Ind., mayor saysSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The mayor of South Bend, Ind., says the College Football Hall of Fame is moving from his city to Atlanta. Southern California city approves settlement over proposal for NFL stadium in neighboring townWALNUT, Calif. — The city of Walnut has approved a legal settlement in exchange for dropping objections to a proposed NFL stadium development in a neighboring Southern California city. Curt Schilling won’t run for Edward M. Kennedy’s seat in the US SenateNEW YORK — Curt Schilling won’t test out just how popular he is in Massachusetts. Stadiums and hotels put on alert as government looks for more suspects in possible bomb plotNEW YORK — The government expanded a terrorism warning from transit systems to U.S. stadiums, hotels and entertainment complexes as investigators searched for more suspects Tuesday in a possible al-Qaida plot to set off hydrogen-peroxide bombs hidden in backpacks. Mayweather agrees to pay $5.6M back taxes to IRS, avoids having it taken from fight purseLAS VEGAS — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. agreed to pay $5.6 million in back taxes before the Internal Revenue Service was poised to take the money from his purse after his Saturday comeback fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. Ex-pro wrestling CEO running for US Senate in Connecticut: I didn’t always smack down my voteHARTFORD, Conn. — Linda McMahon’s wrestling empire urged young adults to vote in 2008, but the former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO didn’t always follow suit. Henin says she is ready to look for an 8th Grand Slam title as of next yearBRUSSELS — Former world No. 1 Justine Henin is returning to competitive tennis, making the announcement barely a week after Kim Clijsters capped her comeback from retirement with a second U.S. Open title. Armed soldiers patrol Beijing, Tibet shuts to foreigners as China prepares for anniversaryBEIJING — China has closed Tibet to foreign tourists and deployed soldiers armed with machine guns in the streets of Beijing — part of a raft of stringent security measures ahead of the 60th anniversary of communist rule. Even kite-flying has been banned in the capital. Athens no longer a discount destination, but bargains still existATHENS, Greece — Athens is no longer a discount destination. White House sends team to Copenhagen, where 2016 summer Olympics host city will be chosenWASHINGTON — The White House is sending an advance team to Copenhagen, Denmark, to make preparations in case President Barack Obama decides to attend the International Olympic Committee’s meeting there next month, an administration official says. |
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