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Fugitive caught sunbathing in SpainFugitive caught sunbathing: British fugitive, Andrew Terence Moran, was caught while sunbathing in Spain some four years after he assaulted and escaped from security guards during an armed robbery trial in the United Kingdom.
Match racist: Jeers stops soccer game in ItalyMatch racist jeers: A soccer match between AC Milan and Roma was halted due to racist chants by fans. This was the first time a Serie A match was suspended due to racism.
Turkey nabs nine bombing suspects with alleged ties to Syria's spy agencyTwin car bombings on the Turkey-Syria border left 46 dead this weekend. But Turkey insisted it would not be provoked into a war with Syria.
Bangladeshi survivor recovering after 17 days trapped in rubble19-year-old Reshma Begum survived for over two weeks inside a collapsed garment factory that killed over 1,100 people.
Two car bombs in Turkey: Is Syria conflict spreading?Two car bombs in Turkey, near the Syrian border, killed some 40 people, and injured 100, say local officials. If the explosions turn out to be linked to Syria, it would be the biggest death toll in Turkey related to its neighbor's civil war.
Pakistanis vote in historic election even as violence loomsThe vote will be the first in Pakistan's history from one elected government at the end of its term to another.
- Ghost town, under water for 25 years, surfaces
Ghost town under water: After 25 years under water, this Argentine town is now above the surface. Tourists flock to the ghost town, a bizarre, post-apocalyptic landscape that captures a traumatic moment in time.
Prince Harry begins US visit with Michelle, McCain, and momsPrince Harry's first day in the US included a visit with McCain to a charity supported by his late mother, Princess Diana, as well as events honoring military moms hosted by Michelle Obama.
Bangladesh factory collapse death toll passes 1,000By Friday, May 10, the death toll from the Bangladesh factory collapse had reached 1,021, and more bodies are still being found. A fire at a nearby sweater factory highlighted that safety conditions in Bangladesh factories have not been improved in the two weeks since the factory collapse.
Missoni founder dies, leaves Italian fashion dynastyMissoni founder dies: The patriarch of the iconic fashion brand of zigzag-patterned knitwear, Ottavio Missoni, passed on. The Missoni fashions have a reputation for wearability and for surviving many seasons of changing fashion whims
- Cruise ship couple overboard: Hunt for missing passengers
Cruise ship couple overboard: Two passengers on a Carnival cruise ship fell overboard off the coast of Australia. Surveillance camera footage shows a 30-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman going overboard.
Hawking snubs Israeli conference in protestAdvice from Palestinian academics guided Stephen Hawking's decision not to attend a June conference in Israel. The prominent British scientist is protesting the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands, according to Cambridge University.
Sir Alex Ferguson to retire: Who will replace him?Sir Alex Ferguson: The Manchester United coach, Alex Ferguson, will retire at the end of the seasons. Who's on the short list to replace Ferguson?
Philippines volcano erupts, kills five foreign climbersThe Mayon volcano erupted in the Philippines Tuesday, killing five climbers and injuring eight others. The Mayon volcano is about 340 kilometers (212 miles) southeast of Manila and has erupted about 40 times during the last 400 years.
- Former Italian premier Giulio Andreotti dies, state TV says
Giulio Andreotti, who helped Italy rebuild after World War II, passed away Monday. Andreotti served in the Italian parliament for six decades and as premier for seven terms.
New Libyan law bans senior Gaddafi officials from future officeLibya's parliament passed a law banning senior officials who held positions under Muammar Gaddafi from working for the new administration. The implications for the current prime minister, who was a diplomat under Gaddafi before joining the opposition, are unclear.
North Korea dismisses speculation American prisoner will be bargaining chipThough in the past North Korea has used detained Americans to bargain with the United States, North Korean media said the government had no such intentions for American Kenneth Bae, sentenced to hard labor in North Korea for 15 years.
Suicide bomber targets a Qatari delegation's convoy in SomaliaThe suicide bomber detonated a car filled with explosives near the convoy in Mogadishu on Sunday morning, killing seven. The Qataris were unharmed.
Portugal adds an hour to public employees workday as part of budget cutsIn order to meet its bailout targets, Portugal will raise the retirement age by one year to 66 and increase the workday for public employees by an extra hour. The measures will save roughly 4.8 billion euros.
Airline lipstick ban: Is red lipstick unIslamic?Airline lipstick ban: Turkey's national airline banned red lipstick and nail polish for its flight attendants. The ban is prompting a backlash among some secular Turks.
