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Baghdad Green Zone blasted under cover of storm
Militants bombarded Baghdad's Green Zone with rockets on Sunday, taking advantage of the cover of a blinding dust storm to launch one of the heaviest strikes in weeks on the fortified compound.
Torch faces S.Korea protests and festivities in North
Protests and scuffles greeted the Olympic flame as it began a two-day journey on the divided Korean peninsula on Sunday along a route guarded by thousands of riot policeman wielding shields and truncheons.
Karzai escapes assassination bid
Afghan President Hamid Karzai escaped unhurt on Sunday from an assassination attempt by Taliban fighters who fired guns and rockets at an official celebration near the presidential palace in Kabul.
Human warming hobbles ancient climate cycle-study
Before humans began burning fossil fuels, there was an eons-long balance between carbon dioxide emissions and Earth's ability to absorb them, but now the planet can't keep up, scientists said on Sunday.
Virus outbreak in Chinese city kills 19 children
A virus outbreak in an eastern Chinese city has killed 19 children and left hundreds ill, spreading panic among residents, state media reported on Sunday nearly two months after the outbreak started.
Abbas downbeat on prospects for Mideast peace
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas came away disappointed from talks in Washington on Israeli-Palestinian peace and is pessimistic about prospects for a deal this year, aides said on Sunday.
Pregnancy, stoner comedies a hit at box office
A pair of new comedies aimed at distinctly different audiences took the top two spots at the weekend box office in North America, with Tina Fey's "Baby Mama" leading the charge.
Obama says won't debate Clinton before Indiana vote
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said on Sunday he would not hold another debate with rival Hillary Clinton until after the May 6 nominating contests in North Carolina and Indiana.
Strike closes major British oil pipeline
A pipeline carrying nearly half of Britain's oil was closed on Sunday as a strike over pensions began at the neighbouring Grangemouth refinery in Scotland, operator BP
Austrian woman says imprisoned, abused by father
Austrian police have arrested a man they believe imprisoned his daughter in a windowless basement for 24 years, abused her and fathered seven children with her, they said on Sunday.
Haiti's Preval names new prime minister
Haitian President Rene Preval named a new prime minister on Sunday after lawmakers fired his predecessor to quell violent protests over rising food prices in the impoverished nation, a senator said.
Hamas urges end of fuel strike in Gaza
Hamas's government in the Gaza Strip asked a striking Palestinian fuel association on Sunday to resume deliveries in the impoverished territory, a Hamas official said.
tobyMac named Artist of The Year at GMA Dove Awards
Multi-platinum and award winning ForeFront recording artist TobyMac had one of his best Dove Award experiences in his acclaimed career last night as he was named Artist of the Year, and received Dove Awards for Short Form Music Video of the Year ("Boomin'") and Rock Recorded Album of the Year as Artist and Producer with his latest project Portable Sounds. The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards aired last week on the Gospel Music Channel.
Sentamu holds day of fasting and prayer for Zimbabwe
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is inviting the public to join him at York Minster as he holds a day of fasting and prayer in support of the people of Zimbabwe.
Church Army head's action plan to tackle cult of celebrity in schools
Church Army head Mark Russell offers five point action plan for tackling cult of celebrity in schools.
SAT-7 reaching unprecedented numbers of Iranian youth
As young people in Iran find themselves trapped between rising political instability, harsh Islamic Sharia laws systems, and "public security" crackdowns, a Christian satellite station is providing them with rest and winning their hearts for the Lord.