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Suu Kyi returns home after 1st trip in 24 years
Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi completed her first trip out of Myanmar in 24 years on Sunday, a tour that highlighted her new freedom to explore the world -- and to return home. (AP, 11:39 p.m.)
Police: Shots fired at Canada mall, 1 dead
A gunman fired shots in a busy food court in one of Canada's busiest malls Saturday killing one man and injuring eight, police said. (Associated Press, 9:39 p.m.)
Italy hails release on bail of marines in India
Italy says two Italian marines held in India since February for the killing of two Indian fishermen mistaken for pirates have been released from jail. (AP, 8:49 p.m.)
AP 'napalm girl' photo from Vietnam War turns 40
In the picture, the girl will always be 9 years old and wailing "Too hot! Too hot!" as she runs down the road away from her burning Vietnamese village. (Associated Press, 8:19 p.m.)
Peru mayor jailed pending protest investigation
A Peruvian judge on Saturday ordered five months of preventive detention for a regional mayor who allegedly led last week's violent protests against a highlands copper mine. (AP, 8:29 p.m.)
10 killed in cargo plane crash in Ghana's capital
A Boeing 727 cargo plane attempting to land at the international airport in Ghana's capital crashed Saturday, slamming into a bus loaded with passengers on a nearby street, killing all 10 people inside the vehicle, emergency responders and airport officials said. (Associated Press, 8:49 p.m.)
Mexico suspends, probes judges of key drug cases
Mexican court authorities have suspended two federal judges who presided over high-profile drug cases, saying investigators are looking into possible irregularities involving the jurists. (Associated Press, 5:29 p.m.)
Official: Israeli PM to remove West Bank outpost
An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to remove a West Bank outpost ahead of a court deadline, and is mulling whether to demolish the buildings or relocate them. (Associated Press, 2:49 p.m.)
Panetta arrives at former US base in Vietnam
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has arrived at a former U.S. air and naval base at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, becoming the most senior American official to go there since the war ended. (Associated Press, 11:49 p.m.)
Olympic torch arrives in N.Ireland for 5-day tour
The Olympic flame flew first class Saturday to Northern Ireland for a five-day tour that includes a visit to the Republic of Ireland capital, Dublin, and features heightened security to ensure that Irish Republican Army factions don't spoil the celebrations. (AP, 2:19 p.m.)
East Europe gays, lesbians march in show of pride
Hundreds of gays, lesbians and their supporters marched Saturday through the capitals of Poland and Latvia, demanding more rights in Eastern European societies where they still face high levels of intolerance. (Associated Press, 3:19 p.m.)
Bosnians bury 32 victims of wartime killings
Thousands have gathered in the northeast Bosnian town of Kalesija to bury the remains of 32 Muslim Bosniaks killed by Bosnian Serb forces at the start of the country's 1992-95 war. (AP, 11:09 a.m.)
Regional leaders want reforms before Zimbabwe poll
Regional leaders mediating in Zimbabwe said they want to see democratic and constitutional reforms before fresh elections can be held next year. (Associated Press, 11:29 a.m.)
Iraqi figures show slight growth in death toll
Official figures show a slight increase in the number of Iraqis killed in violence for the last two months. (Associated Press, 10:09 a.m.)
Timbuktu: In time of chaos, a hometown son returns
The first sign of change came as our convoy of food aid and medicine pulled up to the last northern town held by the Malian army. The atmosphere was tense as the heavily armed troops searched our car and baggage. Even my toothbrush was apparently suspect. (Associated Press, 9:59 a.m.)
Baltic activists parade for gay, lesbian rights
Several hundred activists from the Baltic states and neighboring countries braved rain and hail to participate in an annual parade in defense of gay and lesbian rights in Latvia. (AP, 9:59 a.m.)
Excerpts from judge's statement in Mubarak trial
Judge Ahmed Rifaat delivered a strongly worded statement Saturday before handing down sentences in the trial of Hosni Mubarak. The former Egyptian president and his ex-security chief were sentenced to life in prison, while six former senior police officials were acquitted of the same charges. Mubarak and his sons were also acquitted of corruption charges. (AP, 2:59 p.m.)
Clinton says Mubarak's fate up to Egyptian people
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton isn't commenting directly on the life-in-prison sentence handed down to ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (HOHS'-nee moo-BAH'-rahk), but says his fate is "up to the Egyptian people, their judicial system and their government." (Associated Press, 8:29 a.m.)
Raul Castro's 81st a reminder of aging leadership
Cuban President Raul Castro turns 81 on Sunday, another reminder to his countrymen and to the exiles who hate him that time is catching up with the island's aging revolutionaries. (Associated Press, 8:19 a.m.)
Scandal grows around Argentine vice president
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez's second-in-command is known as a fun-loving, guitar-playing renegade who wore a leather jacket to their Election Day victory bash. Amado Boudou still leads a new generation of politicians preparing to run the country, but scandal now dims his youthful glow. (Associated Press, 8:09 a.m.)
List of sentences in ex-Egyptian leader's trial
A list of sentences handed down in trial of Egypt's ex-leader Hosni Mubarak, his two sons and former regime members: (AP, 8:09 a.m.)
A nation-by-nation look at Arab Spring dictators
Egypt's longtime leader Hosni Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison Saturday for failing to stop the killing of protesters during the uprising that pushed him from power last year. The 84-year-old was the first Arab Spring leader to be tried in his own country, but he is not the only ruler in the Middle East to be caught up ... (AP, 1:09 p.m.)
Iran builds new space center to launch satellites
Iran is finishing construction of a new space center that will allow it to soon launch more domestically made satellites into orbit, the country's defense minister said Saturday. (Associated Press, 8:59 a.m.)
Pope leads youth in stadium pep rally
Pope Benedict XVI is leading thousands of young people in a packed Milan soccer stadium in a pep rally to shore up flagging Catholic faith. (AP, 7:19 a.m.)
Queen's jubilee a fiesta for souvenir-sellers
What's red and white and blue all over? In Britain this weekend, everything. As the country celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne, retailers are embracing the jubilee spirit, doing a roaring trade in tricolor British flags, bunting and party supplies. (Associated Press, 7:19 a.m.)
844 evacuated after land sinks in southern China
More than 800 villagers have been evacuated after land sank in southern China's Guangxi province, which is known for its karst topography. (AP, 10:59 a.m.)
Key events in rule and trial of Egypt's Mubarak
Key events in the rule and downfall of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak: -- Mubarak took office in 1981 after his predecessor Anwar Sadat was assassinated by Islamic militants during a military parade. Mubarak, Sadat's vice president, escaped with a minor hand injury. (AP, 6:39 a.m.)
Egypt's Mubarak: From war hero to convict
War hero. Savior of the nation. An anchor of stability in a turbulent region. And in the twilight of his life, a criminal convicted for his role in the deaths of those fighting to oust him. (Associated Press, 3:49 p.m.)
Myanmar seeks outside help with power outages
Myanmar's government has invited foreign firms to invest in the country's electric power system for the first time in an effort to solve dire electricity shortages that recently led to a week of protests. (AP, 6:39 a.m.)
Syria opposition leader urges Arab military action
The head of Syria's largest exile opposition group says he would welcome Arab military action aimed at ending attacks by Bashar Assad's regime against Syrian rebel forces and civilians. (AP, 4:59 a.m.)
Panetta: No China threat from US military in Asia
From this island nation in the South China Sea, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta sent a message Saturday that America's new military focus on the Asia-Pacific is not intended to raise tensions in the region or threaten Beijing. (Associated Press, 10:09 a.m.)
US reaches out to Syria's allies in Russia
Washington reached out to Syria's most important ally and protector Saturday, urging Russia to join a coordinated effort to resolve the deadly conflict as the violence spilled across the border into Lebanon, a senior State Department official said. (Associated Press, 3:09 p.m.)
Life sentence for Egypt's Mubarak; sons acquitted
Former President Hosni Mubarak got a life sentence Saturday for failing to stop the killing of protesters during Egypt's uprising. But he and his sons were cleared of corruption charges, setting off protests for greater accountability for 30 years of abuses under the old regime. (Associated Press, 8:09 p.m.)
32 years after attack, Pakistani woman gets nose
After six years of abuse, Allah Rakhi was walking out of her marriage when her husband struck again. Snatching a knife, he sliced off her nose. "You're no longer beautiful!" he shouted. (Associated Press, 3:29 a.m.)
Myanmar says it has abandoned nuclear ambitions
Myanmar Defense Minister Hla Min says his country has given up any ambition to develop a nuclear power program. (AP, 2:49 a.m.)
Chinese police break up child trafficking ring
Chinese authorities have broken up a child trafficking ring, arresting 76 suspects and rescuing more than 30 children. (AP, 2:10 a.m.)
Panetta open to military relations with Myanmar
The U.S. is open to improving military ties with Myanmar if the country continues to enact political and human rights reforms, Pentagon chief Leon Panetta told Asian leaders Saturday. (Associated Press, 12:09 p.m.)
Pakistani court acquits 4 of helping NYC bomber
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Saturday acquitted four men who had been charged with helping a Pakistani-American man carry out a failed attempt to detonate a truck bomb in New York's Time Square, said their lawyer and family members. (Associated Press, 12:49 p.m.)
NATO rescues aid workers held by Afghan militants
It was a risky but successful operation: British and other NATO forces stormed a cave tucked in the mountains before dawn Saturday and rescued two foreign female aid workers and their two Afghan colleagues being held hostage by Taliban-linked militants. (Associated Press, 1:49 p.m.)
Suu Kyi says Myanmar refugees won't be forgotten
Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi got an up-close look at her nation's long-standing refugee crisis for the first time Saturday, visiting a sprawling sea of thatched huts on the Thai border to tell those who fled here: "You will not be forgotten." (Associated Press, 7:39 a.m.)