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Snowden's long layover in Moscow airport is overEdward Snowden has reportedly been granted a temporary document to enter Russia, where his lawyer says he will remain for the foreseeable future.
Fatal shipwreck calls Australia's refugee policy into questionThe second such incident in less than a week comes on the heels of an announcement that Australia won't accept new boat arrivals.
Is Snowden about to become a refugee in Russia?The former NSA contractor could walk out of the Moscow airport with temporary political asylum Wednesday – much to the chagrin of the United States.
- Russia's top lawyers sound alarm about government abuse of the Constitution
A group of Russia’s most prominent lawyers have penned an open letter warning that the country’s constitutional order is under threat from authorities’ abuse of the law.
The #RoyalBaby already has more Twitter followers than youRoyal baby: Kate Middleton has gone into labor. Twitter is abuzz.
Norwegian rape victim is sentenced, then 'pardoned' in DubaiMarte Deborah Dalelv's case highlights concerns over the vulnerability of women to sexual assault in the United Arab Emirates.
Rescue efforts put to test as death toll rises in China earthquakeSince the major 2008 earthquake in Sichuan, China has had more than 20 earthquakes measuring above 6.0 on the Richter scale.
As elections loom in Australia, prime minister shuts door on refugeesPrime Minister Kevin Rudd announced Friday that all refugees arriving by boat will be sent to Papua New Guinea – a hardline stance he hopes will win votes.
Kashmir locked down amid strikes, protests over deadly shootingPolice have arrested separatist leaders and imposed curfews throughout the region following the deaths of four protesters Thursday.
Good Reads: From raising champions, to Norway’s slow TV, to making real friendsThis week's round-up of Good Reads includes a profile of Olympian Missy Franklin, American sitcoms in Kyrgyzstan, a strange TV phenomenon in Norway, a 'slow friend' backlash to Facebook, and productive early risers.
Opposition leader Navalny joins growing roster of jailed opponents of PutinThe five-year sentence meted out to Alexei Navalny has deepened doubts among many about the Russian justice system.
In Kashmir, police open fire on protestersThe shooting marks yet another violent confrontation this year between Kashmiris and Indian authorities.
Did Romanian mom torch Monet, Matisse, and Picasso along with her slippers?The art world fears that the mother of a man suspected in the theft of seven masterpieces from a Dutch art museum burned the priceless evidence.
British Open pairings: Former champions hold special place at MuirfieldBritish Open pairings: Over a dozen former British Open champions will take part in the world's oldest golf championship this week on the coast of Scotland.
Indian school lunch tragedy reveals problems with food safetyFood inspection and hygiene are just two of the potential culprits in a tragedy that has killed 22 children so far.
Lawyer: Edward Snowden could be free to walk Russian streets in daysBut even if Russia grants Snowden asylum, his presence still complicates relations with the US.
Putin pays an underwater visit to OlegRussia's President Putin is burnishing his derring-do reputation by examining a shipwreck via submersible vehicle.
Putin acknowledges Snowden is 'trapped' in RussiaBut he and Snowden agree on one thing: Snowden should leave Russia as soon as possible.
India bids farewell to state-run telegram service after 163 years. Stop.Smart phones and texting are taking the place of the telegram.
- Thailand has a new popular sensation - Hitler
In Bangkok, grinning kids pose for photos next to cartoon effigies of the man responsible for the deaths of 12 million people during the Holocaust.
