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2011 jail breaks become political issue in Egypt
It was one of the most perplexing events of Egypt's revolution: orchestrated…

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Malaysian charged with sedition, 3 more arrested
Malaysian authorities detained three anti-government figures charged a…

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Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions
A look at legislation passed in Turkey's parliament early Friday that would…

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First lady to students: 'I have failed at things'
Failure is OK but continuing to work hard is more important Michelle Obama…

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Some unions now angry about health care overhaul
When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through…

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Turkey passes bill restricting alcohol sales, ads
Turkey's parliament has passed legislation to ban all advertising of alcohol…

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Lawyer: Malaysian accused of rape married the girl
Prosecutors in Malaysia are pursuing rape charges against a 40-year-old man…

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Study: No higher cancer rate at Conn. Pratt plants
An 11-year study of the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer…

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Tavis Smiley marks 10th year on PBS
Tavis Smiley has stood out in 20 years in broadcasting and he has no…

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Afghan students protest women's rights decree
Hard-line Islamist students protested in the Afghan capital demanding the…

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Judo official admits to harassment claims
A director of Japan's judo federation offered to resign on Friday over claims…

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News Summary: Obama approval ratings remain steady
NO SHIFT: President Barack Obama appears generally unaffected by a recovering…

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House immigration group resolves dispute
House members writing a bipartisan immigration bill said Thursday they had…

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Canada businessman's corruption trial on in Cuba
A Canadian businessman caught up in a corruption probe in Cuba apparently…

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News Summary: House OKs student loan-market link
VETO THREAT: House lawmakers approved legislation that links student loan…

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Turks and Caicos recovers cash, land amid probe
Officials in the Turks and Caicos Islands have recovered $19.5 million and…

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Turkey debates alcohol sales and ad restrictions
Turkish lawmakers on Thursday began debating a bill that bans all alcohol…

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News Summary: Big US cities showing strong growth
WELCOME BACK: New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest…

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Torres Shire Mayor keen on council-run construction consortium
Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen says jobs and training in the building sector…

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Boy Scouts Decision "First Step" Say Activists
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not…

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