International

Canada strips newspaper publisher Conrad Black of honors

(Reuters) --  Canada has canceled two prestigious honors for Conrad Black, who once ran a newspaper empire stretching from the Chicago Sun-Times to Britain's Daily…

Thai vote starts peacefully, but political paralysis looms

(Reuters) - Thailand went to the polls under heavy security on Sunday in an election that could push the divided country deeper…

Mexican president to seek OK on telecom, oil reform specifics

(Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Friday he will send secondary laws that flesh out landmark telecoms…

Amanda Knox conviction in Italy could spur lengthy extradition fight

  (Reuters) - Italy's conviction of Amanda Knox for the murder of her British roommate when the two were exchange…

Global arms trade shrinks in 2012, US and European companies dominate

An annual report by Sweden's SIPRI research institute has identified a slight year-on-year reduction in global arms sales for 2012.…

Adelaide Zoo’s Greater, The Flamingo, Dead at 83

Adelaide Zoo's oldest resident, Greater, a flamingo, was put down after suffering complications from old age and arthritis. The zoo…

Gray Whale Calf Stranded in Mexico

A gray whale calf lost its way and was stranded in a Mexican beach but was swiftly rescued.

Flood in Bolivia

Torrential rains in Bolivia brought overflowing rivers and flood to vast areas of the country causing 40 deaths and the…

Australia Permits Dumping of Dredged Mud Near Great Barrier Reef

Australia green lights the dumping of dredged mud near the Great Barrier Reef to open up the world's largest coal…

Storm Sends Truck Off Overpass, Strands Passengers

The morning commute turned dangerous for drivers in Minnesota after falling snow causes multiple accidents.

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