Thousands protest Greek austerity plan Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:52:47 EST
Thousands of people marched through Athens Thursday as part of a 24-hour nationwide strike to protest further austerity measures by the embattled government.
Japan arrests anti-whaling activist Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:39:41 EST
Japanese authorities arrested an activist from New Zealand on Friday for illegal trespassing after he boarded a whaling ship last month in waters off the Antarctic.
U.S. man suspect in Yemen rampage Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:30:16 EST
Federal authorities are investigating a New Jersey man suspected of being an al Qaeda member and going on a deadly rampage at a hospital in Yemen.
Early Iraq poll results put PM in lead Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:12:04 EST
Iraq's election commission is expected Thursday to announce partial results of last week's vote.
Three strong earthquakes strike Chile Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:23:11 EST
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Thursday morning near Libertador, Gen. Bernardo O'Higgins of the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Billionaire sworn in as Chilean president Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:16:17 EST
Sebastian Pinera was sworn in Thursday as president of Chile, taking over a country battered by a recent earthquake but with a strong economy and stable social institutions.
Israeli construction plans irk Biden, Palestinians Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:46:52 EST
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas says it is difficult to have any negotiations with Israel unless it revokes plans to build new homes on disputed land in Jerusalem, Abbas' top negotiator said Thursday.
British Airways employee faces terrorism charges Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:47:03 EST
A British Airways employee appeared in court Thursday on charges related to terrorism.
Outlook brighter for international airlines Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:29:36 EST
The international airline business is improving, said an industry group Thursday, and while losses are still expected for 2010, they should be half the size previously forecast.
Crazy for Thai tatoos Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:49:59 EST
For many, tattoos can be a sign of rebellion, individuality or fashion; but in Thailand, tattoos have a whole different meaning.
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