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Obama and McCain score big wins in Wisconsin
Democrat Barack Obama easily beat rival Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin on Tuesday, extending his U.S. presidential winning streak and putting pressure on Clinton to win next month in Ohio and Texas to salvage her campaign.
Pakistan's election winners ponder coalition
The party of assassinated former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto began stitching together a coalition on Wednesday that could spell the end for President Pervez Musharraf, after winning the most seats in a general election.
Myanmar seen barring Suu Kyi from 2010 polls
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will not be allowed to take part in elections proposed by the country's military leaders in 2010 because she had been married to a foreigner, the Straits Times reported on Wednesday.
Border violence mars Kosovo's new start
U.N. police pulled out of a Kosovan border post that was destroyed on Tuesday by Serbs who vow never to submit to the authority of Kosovo's Albanian government and its Western backers.
Armenia's Sarksyan wins presidential vote
Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sarksyan won a presidential election, results showed on Wednesday, but opposition parties prepared protests in the capital after complaining that the contest was rigged.
Nigerian oil rebels demand proof leader is alive
A rebel group from Nigeria's oil producing Niger Delta demanded on Wednesday that lawyers, relatives and the Red Cross be allowed to see their detained leader, Henry Okah, to confirm he is alive.
Abbas aide says declaring independence a possibility
A top aide to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Wednesday the Palestinians should consider declaring an independent state unilaterally if peace talks with Israel continue to falter.
Police kill protester in Nepal's southern plains
Nepali security forces shot dead a protester during demonstrations that have caused shortages of fuel and essential supplies and cast a shadow over upcoming elections, police said on Wednesday.
Uganda rebels, govt agree on special crimes courts
The Ugandan government and Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels have signed a landmark agreement on how to deal with war crimes committed during the 21-year war in the north of the country.
South Sudan border region remains volatile - UN
An oil-rich region straddling northern and southern Sudan remains a potential trouble spot three years after the signing of a peace deal that ended decades of civil war, a U.N. envoy said on Tuesday.
Church buys Mary Queen of Scots death warrant
The Church of England has bought the only surviving copy of the warrant which Queen Elizabeth I reluctantly signed in 1587, authorising the execution of her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots.
Elite China think-tank issues political reform blueprint
China risks dangerous instability unless it embraces democratic reforms to limit the power of the ruling Communist Party, foster competitive voting and rein in censors, the Party's top think-tank has warned in a new report.
Oasis launches next generation gap year
Threesixty, the new volunteering opportunity from Oasis launches this week and signals the beginning of a new kind of volunteering experience for 18-25 year olds.
Russia Patriarch sees no imminent ties with Rome
The leader of Russia's powerful Orthodox Church played down hopes of an imminent reconciliation with Rome in an interview on Monday, saying Catholic missionary activity in Russia prevented the churches from restoring ties.
EU-backed Chad process 'dead in the water', says CAFOD
Chad political process "dead in the water", warns leading Catholic aid agency CAFOD.
Athlete to make appearance in Switchfoot US tour
UK indie band Athlete will make an appearance during Switchfoot's upcoming tour of the South and Midwest US.