Iraq’s public rebuff of Biden part political posturing, part reflection of waning US influenceBAGHDAD — Iraq’s public rebuff of a U.S. offer of help with national reconciliation efforts may in part be political posturing. It also points to the dilemma facing the prime minister — he needs U.S. help and must garner support from Iraqis fed up with the American presence. Hundreds of Han Chinese armed with clubs march through Xinjiang capitalURUMQI, China — Police fired tear gas Tuesday to try to restore order as hundreds of Han Chinese armed with clubs marched through the Xinjiang capital of Urumqi, smashing shops and knocking over food stalls run by Muslims. Fresh protest breaks out in Xinjiang as demonstrators confront Chinese security forcesURUMQI, China — Women in flowered headscarves scuffled with armed police Tuesday in a fresh protest in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang, where at least 156 people have been killed and more than 1,400 arrested in the area’s worst ethnic violence in decades. Witnesses say ethnic protest spreads to second city in China’s Xinjiang regionBEIJING — Witnesses say an ethnic protest has spread to a second city in China’s western Xinjiang province after riots rocked the region’s capital, killing at least 140 and injuring more than 800. As bullying incidents become more brutal, courts and police take up a once-silent battleTAMPA, Fla. — In a Tampa middle school locker room, prosecutors say four flag football players held down a younger teammate and committed a horrifying assault: Raping him with a hockey stick and a broom handle. China official says 140 people killed, 828 hurt amid riots in restive far westURUMQI, China — Violent street battles killed at least 140 people and injured 828 others in the deadliest ethnic unrest to hit China’s volatile western Xinjiang region in decades, and officials said Monday the death toll was expected to rise. State media says 129 people killed and 816 hurt in riots in China’s XinjiangBEIJING — Chinese state media says that 129 people have been killed and more than 800 hurt in violence in the country’s western Xinjiang region. 3 men beaten by Philly police in videotaped arrest cleared in shootings, consider suingPHILADELPHIA — Three men beaten by Philadelphia police on the hunt for a police killer were acquitted Wednesday of all charges stemming from their arrests. 3 men whose beating by Philadelphia police was caught on tape acquitted on shooting chargesPHILADELPHIA — Three men beaten by Philadelphia police during an arrest caught on videotape have been cleared of all charges in a triple shooting on the same night. Bombings ahead of US withdrawal from cities make June deadliest month for Iraqis this yearBAGHDAD — At least 447 Iraqi civilians were killed in June, double the toll from the previous month, according to an Associated Press tally, as insurgents took aim at crowded areas to maximize the number of casualties. LAPD: No officers to be fired for police beatings at immigration rally; chief wanted 4 firedLOS ANGELES — Officials say none of the Los Angeles police officers who pummeled protesters with batons and opened fire with rubber bullets at a 2007 pro-immigration rally will be fired. White House appoints longtime victims’ advocate to combat domestic violence, sexual assaultWASHINGTON — A longtime advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault was named to a new post Friday as a White House adviser on violence against women. G8 ministers call for end of violence in Iran, urge Tehran to reflect will of people in voteTRIESTE, Italy — Group of Eight foreign ministers criticized Iran’s postelection violence, and urged its ruling clergy on Friday to ensure the outcome of the disputed ballot reflects the will of the Iranian people. Recent misconduct allegations in Arkansas state prisons worry some of return to dark pastLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Inmates carrying sawed-off shotguns once patrolled the grounds of Arkansas state prisons, keeping other prisoners in line with fear and intimidation. The few guards kept order with 5-foot-long leather straps and a device that sent an electric charge through an offender’s toe and genitals. Chicago police officer videotaped beating female bartender gets 2 years probationCHICAGO — An off-duty Chicago police officer convicted of pummeling a female bartender half his size was sentenced Tuesday to two years probation and anger management classes for the videotaped attack that appeared worldwide on the Internet and cable news channels. Spokane, Wash., officer indicted on federal civil rights charge over fatal confrontationSPOKANE, Wash. — A police officer was indicted on federal civil rights charges over a fatal confrontation with a developmentally disabled man who was struck and Tasered in 2006 at a Spokane, Wash., convenience store. Report: Ex-Scientology executives say physical abuse was common among managementCLEARWATER, Fla. — The leader of the Church of Scientology struck his subordinates numerous times and set an example for physical violence among the tightly controlled religion’s management team, four former high-ranking executives told a newspaper for a story published Sunday. Police attack on black American shows discrimination faced by ethnic minorities in AustriaVIENNA — Mike Brennan was getting off a Vienna subway when two undercover police officers pounced on him, mistaking him for a drug dealer. Months later, the 35-year-old black American is still recovering from his injuries — and waiting for a satisfactory apology. Iran’s leader warns opposition: End street protests or be accountable for ‘bloodshed’TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader sought to end the deepening crisis over disputed elections with one decisive speech — declaring the vote will almost certainly stand and sternly warning opposition leaders to end street protests or be held responsible for any “bloodshed and chaos” to come. Gunmen kill coach of Iraq’s national karate team in northern city of Mosul, officials sayBAGHDAD — Gunmen killed the coach of Iraq’s national karate team Friday in Mosul, underscoring the dangers still facing this northern city less than two weeks before a deadline for U.S. troops to withdraw from urban areas. Russian authorities move to close newspaper critical of police in volatile Caucasus provinceMAKHACHKALA, Russia — An independent newspaper in a Russian province near Chechnya is facing closure on charges of carrying extremist statements — an accusation its editor denounced as an attempt to stifle criticism of police brutality. Zimbabwean president’s party rejects Amnesty International human rights criticismHARARE, Zimbabwe — President Robert Mugabe’s party has rejected allegations from Amnesty International about continuing human rights violations in Zimbabwe, state media reported Friday. Filipino dad tells police he beat 7-year-old son to death for struggling with homeworkMANILA, Philippines — Philippine police say a man has confessed that he beat his 7-year-old son to death in anger because the boy was struggling with his English-language homework. Pa. appeals court strikes down Philadelphia bans on assault weapons, buying guns for othersPHILADELPHIA — A state appeals court ruled Wednesday that the city cannot enforce an assault weapons ban and a law prohibiting guns bought by one person and given to another, measures passed by City Council in an effort to combat persistent gun violence. Attacks on Romanian Gypsies in NIreland deepen worries of rising xenophobia across EuropeBELFAST, Northern Ireland — The thugs used bricks and bottles to drive more than 100 Romanian Gypsies from their homes in a wave of attacks. On Wednesday, the victims were sheltering in a community center after a church plucked them off a Belfast street. Northern Ireland politicians condemn racism after attacks drive 100 Romanians from their homesBELFAST, Northern Ireland — The thugs used bricks and bottles to drive more than 100 Romanian Gypsies from their homes in a wave of attacks. On Wednesday, the victims were sheltering in a community center after a church plucked them off a Belfast street. Ahmadinejad brushes off violence over Iran election dispute, challenger wants vote canceledTEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Ahmadinejad dismisses violent protests over Iran’s disputed election as ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Ahmadinejad’s pro-reform challenger calls on Iranian authorities to cancel disputed electionTEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s main challenger is calling on authorities to cancel Friday’s presidential election, saying it is the only way to restore public trust. Protesters open 2nd day of clashes in Tehran; Ahmadinejad calls unrest ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. |
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