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Anti-Putin protesters march in Moscow in defiance of intimidationThousands marched in Moscow in defiance of police raids on opposition leaders' homes and new fines for public disorder. 'All power to the people!' changed Russian protesters.
Australia's Azaria Chamberlain mystery solved: A dingo did itA 32-year mystery over the death of baby Azaria Chamberlain ended Tuesday when an Australian coroner found a dingo killed the baby.
Greek election: leftist leader has opposition historyAlex Tsipras, whose Syriza party is in a close contest for Parliament, is opposed to Greece's membership in the eurozone.聽
Mubarak's health worsening in prisonEgypt's former president was sentenced to life in prison on June 2; since beginning his sentence, his health has deteriorated.聽- After Spanish bailout, troubled marketsRates fell on Spanish bonds, boding larger problems for Europe.
Former UK PM Gordon Brown: Murdoch tabloid undermined war, personally attacked himIn an often bitter attack on the Murdoch press in testimony to Britain's media ethics inquiry,聽Brown聽directly contradicted Murdoch's claim that the then-prime minister had made an abusive phone call to the media mogul in 2009.
Rafael Nadal takes record seventh French Open titleRafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in four sets in the French Open Monday. Nadal has won the French open seven of the past eight years.- Former Indian Army officer accused of Kashmir crimes kills self, family in USThe Indian government sought Avtar Singh's extradition from the US last year for the killing of a human rights lawyer, but he remained free for unknown reasons.
Myanmar declares state of emergency in western stateThe Myanmar state bordering Bangladesh erupted in religious violence on Friday between Muslims and Buddhists.聽- Two churches in Nigeria attacked by gunmen and suicide bomberAt least three people are dead and dozens wounded. No group has claimed responsibility, but the Islamist sect Boko Haram has unleashed a campaign of violence against churches.
NATO apologizes for civilian deaths in Afghan airstrikeNATO has apologized for a deadly airstrike in Afghanistan's Logar Province, which took the lives of civilians, including children, earlier this week.
Syrian forces shell Homs neighborhood, activists say. Troop assault next?A rebel-held neighborhood in the Syrian city of Homs was shelled Friday by Syrian troops, according to activists. Also, UN monitors entered the Syrian village where reports of a new massacre have surfaced this week.
British woman rowing across Pacific solo rescued after typhoonSarah Outen's blog said she was hit by a storm during her attempted journey around the world, and that her boat rolled over and was damaged.
Euro 2012: Dutch team endures racist taunts at practiceSeveral members of the national soccer team from the Netherlands are black. There are reports of team members hearing monkey chants while practicing for the upcoming Euro 2012 championships at a stadium in Krakow, Poland.
Kofi Annan blames peace failure on Syrian governmentThe former Secretary-General and special envoy to the region said that the country was in danger of civil war.
Syria: UN observers come under attackThe UN patrol was trying to reach the site of a mass killing when they came under heavy weapons fire.
Sharapova, No. 1 in the world again, reaches French Open finalsMaria Sharapova enjoyed two victories on Thursday, reclaiming the top ranking in ladies tennis, and winning her French Open semifinal match in Paris.
Greek political spokesman assaults Communist Party member on televisionThe violent display reminiscent of trash TV, a week and a half ahead of crucial elections, stunned聽Greeks聽as they seek to avoid a catastrophic exit from Europe's common euro currency.
UN head says Syria monitors fired on near reported new massacre siteUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told UN representatives in New York about the alleged new atrocity in Syria and UN monitors coming under fire trying to reach the area.
Russian parliament passes bill boosting fines for protesters 150-foldRussians taking part in unsanctioned rallies will now face a fine of $9,000. The bill is seen as a response to recent antigovernment protests.
