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Suicide bomb kills 39 in Pakistani city
Police say at least 39 people were killed in a suicide bombing in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore.
Thailand braces for anti-government protest
The Thai capital braced for possible violence as anti-government activists launched what they hope will be one of the country's biggest protests in an effort to force Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to call new elections.
Japan arrests whaling activist for boarding ship
An official says Japan's coast guard arrested an anti-whaling activist from New Zealand for illegally boarding a Japanese whaling ship last month.
Canada launches probe into Toyota safety concerns
Politicians have accused the nation's transportation agency of failing to take swift action after receiving acceleration-related complaints in Toyota vehicles three years before the company began a series of safety recalls.
U.K. lawmakers in court over expenses scandal
Four legislators being prosecuted in a political scandal involving fraudulent expenses claims by hundreds of British lawmakers have pleaded not guilty.
Meeting on deforestation boosts morale and budget
A conference bringing together more than 60 nations Thursday added $1 billion to the fight against deforestation and boosted the morale of those hoping to save the world's forests.
Chavez thanks Sean Penn for slamming his critics
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is grateful that actor Sean Penn has defended him against his critics within the U.S. media.
Gay couples celebrate historic weddings in Mexico
Two glowing brides in white gowns made history Thursday as they wed under Latin America's first law that explicitly approves gay marriage.
Italy murder convict blames Knox and ex-boyfriend
A man convicted in the 2007 slaying of a British student has written a letter implicating his co-defendants and denying he had ever said they had nothing to do with the murder.
Greece hit by strikes and riots over austerity plan
Demonstrations in Athens to protest against the Greek government's austerity measures have brought street clashes between police and rioting youths.



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