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Police say mob killed geologist in Kenya

Police say mob killed geologist in Kenya

Assailants armed with arrows, spears and machetes killed a Scottish-born geologist in an apparent dispute over mining rights in southeastern Kenya, police said.

Philippine troops take militant camps

Philippine troops overran two jungle camps of al-Qaida-linked militants in their deadliest clash in years, with 23 soldiers and 31 guerrillas killed.

Taiwanese hauled to safety across raging river

Taiwanese hauled to safety across raging river

Terrified survivors of Typhoon Morakot were pulled to safety along cables slung across a raging river, five days after dozens of their fellow villagers died in flash floods.

Pakistan hits Taliban leader's bases; 12 die

Helicopter gunships pummeled a key Taliban commander's bases in Pakistan's northwest, killing at least 12 insurgents as government forces ratcheted up pressure.

Black politician in Germany suffers racial slurs

Black politician in Germany suffers racial slurs

Zeca Schall, a black politician in Germany, vowed to continue campaigning for Chancellor Angela Merkel's party despite suffering racial abuse from far-right opponents.

Observers see pattern of fraud before Afghan vote

(08-13) 12:16 PDT KABUL, (AP) -- Voting observers expect fraud during next week's Afghan presidential election and warn that cheating...

AP 8.13.09 12:16 PM

Italy's record lotto jackpot climbs to euro135.9m

(08-13) 12:13 PDT ROME, Italy (AP) -- Italy's record-breaking state lottery on Thursday once again disappointed millions of Italians...

AP 8.13.09 12:13 PM

4 policemen, 7 civilians shot dead in south Russia

(08-13) 12:09 PDT MAKHACHKALA, Russia (AP) -- Gunmen shot and killed four police officers and seven civilians in a restive Russian...

AP 8.13.09 12:09 PM

Disabled UK student wins case against Abercrombie

(08-13) 12:07 PDT LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) -- A disabled woman won her suit for wrongful dismissal Thursday against Abercrombie ...

AP 8.13.09 12:07 PM

Mexican city pulls dirty DUI cops off streets

(08-13) 12:02 PDT MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -- State security officials have banned police from setting up sobriety checkpoints in the...

AP 8.13.09 12:02 PM

France, Germany return to growth in 2nd quarter

(08-13) 11:32 PDT LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) -- Government programs to support the auto industry helped Germany and France return to...

AP 8.13.09 11:32 AM

Shoot at the pirates? West weighs arming ships

(08-13) 11:16 PDT ISTANBUL, (AP) -- Challenging a global aversion to guns aboard ships, France has put troops on tuna boats in the...

AP 8.13.09 11:16 AM

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