The Republican civil war is just getting started
With the government shutdown and debt ceiling fight in the rearview mirror, Republicans can move on to more important matters — like determining which of the party's warring factions will control the GOP going forward.The recent fiscal fist-fighting ostensibly pit Republicans against Democrats, but…
Skull discovery suggests early man was single species
Washington (AFP) - A stunningly well-preserved skull from 1.8 million years ago offers new evidence that early man was a single species with a vast array of different looks, researchers said.
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AdChoices LumositySponsoredBattle over theater shooting evidence grows heated
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — The courtroom battle over what evidence can be used against Colorado theater shooting defendant James Holmes has grown heated, with a defense lawyer aggressively questioning police officers about why Holmes was not allowed to see an attorney for hours after his arrest.
Saudi rejects seat on 'double-standards' Security Council
Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia rejected membership of the UN Security Council on Friday, a day after it was elected to the body, accusing it of "double-standards" in resolving world conflicts.
How to make John Boehner cave on immigration
Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) generally adheres to the unwritten Republican rule that bars him from allowing votes on bills opposed by a majority of Republicans, even if they would win a majority of the full House.
Litigation threatens Britain's armed forces: study
London (AFP) - A flood of lawsuits has undermined the ability of Britain's military commanders to wage war and could even pave the way for its enemies to use the courts to paralyse the armed forces, a new report warned on Friday.
India police 'arrest crew of US ship over arms'
New Delhi (AFP) - Indian police Friday arrested and questioned 33 people aboard a ship operated by a US anti-piracy firm for carrying guns and ammunition in Indian waters without proper permits, reports said.
Crisis in Syria (199 photos)
Syrian air force jets bombarded the eastern city of Deir al-Zor on Friday after heavy overnight clashes and the killing of one of President Bashar al-Assad's top military intelligence officers, activists said. General Jama'a Jama'a was shot dead on Thursday by snipers in the midst of a battle…
1.8M-year-old skull gives glimpse of our evolution
DMANISI, Georgia (AP) — The discovery of a 1.8-million-year-old skull of a human ancestor buried under a medieval Georgian village provides a vivid picture of early evolution and indicates our family tree may have fewer branches than some believe, scientists say.
Red Sox on brink of World Series return
Detroit (AFP) - Mike Napoli homered and the Red Sox tagged Detroit starter Anibal Sanchez for four runs in a 4-3 win that put Boston on the brink of returning to baseball's World Series.
Prince William Steps Up to His 1st Knighting Ceremony
LONDON – Prince William hosted his first ever investiture ceremony this morning at the queen’s request, a move regarded as a step toward his becoming a full-time royal. The Duke of Cambridge, 31, presented various awards to nearly 90 people from across the United Kingdom,...
Couple in China 'sell' baby daughter for iPhone
Shanghai (AFP) - A young Chinese couple are facing criminal punishment for "selling" their infant daughter and using the proceeds to buy an Apple iPhone, state media said Friday.
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AdChoices Instant CheckmateSponsoredManning to lead Broncos in emotional return to Indy
Los Angeles (AFP) - Peyton Manning, who has thrown 22 touchdowns in leading Denver to a 6-0 start, takes the Broncos to Indianapolis Sunday in what promises to be an emotional return to his former NFL home.
Director Bay attacked on 'Transformers' set in HK
HONG KONG (AP) — Hollywood director Michael Bay was attacked and slightly injured on the set of the fourth installment of the "Transformers" movie series filming in Hong Kong, police said.
To fight human trafficking, Moldova troupe rewrites own endings
Drochia (Moldova) (AFP) - Raised by a grandmother who can hardly make ends meet, Anastasia sees no future for herself in struggling Moldova. When her friend Ion offers her a "once-in-a-lifetime" job abroad, she is desperate for it to be true.
India digs for treasure on tip from Hindu holy man
UNNAO, India (AP) — Archaeologists began digging for treasure beneath a 19th century fort in northern India on Friday, after a popular Hindu holy man said a former king appeared to him in a dream and told him of a nearly $50 billion cache.
Treatment of elderly a 'national shame', says Hunt
London (AFP) - Huge numbers of elderly people are suffering from chronic loneliness as they are ignored within their communities, in what has become a source of "national shame" the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will say Friday.
Top French court rules mayors cannot block gay marriage
Paris (AFP) - France's top court ruled Friday that mayors cannot refuse to conduct gay marriages on the grounds it goes against their beliefs, following a landmark law which has divided the Catholic country.
