Day in Pictures
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World
Airline strands passengers, demands cash for fuel
Comtel passengers on a flight from India to Britain were told they had to cough up an extra $200 each or stay grounded
UN: La Nina prolonging East Africa drought
Weather phenomenon exacerbating drought conditions in Horn of Africa, weather agency says; Will likely extend into next year
U.S. man seeks bride in Ukraine, ends up homeless
Former write-in candidate for Arizona governor ended up destitute in western Ukrainian city after dating scam, but will return home with help from U.S. Embassy
Vatican vows action over fake Pope kissing pic
Benneton clothing company's "Unhate" campaign featured doctored photo showing Pope Benedict kissing Egyptian imam on the lips
U.S. fugitive gets to stay in Portugal
Court rejects American extradition request for man convicted in 1962 N.J. killing, lawyer says; U.S. can appeal
Obama rebuffs Justin Bieber alliance suggestion
President asked if he'd consider celeb partnership; Obama: Success should come from my ideas -- not who I hang out with
Russia: Syria crisis looks like "civil war"
Moscow calls for urgent talks as Turkish PM urges world to "hear screams" from Syria and do something to stop bloodshed
Envoy resignation offer ups political pressure on Pakistan's Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari faces intensifying pressure over claims he sought U.S. support against army coup threat
Japan finds radioactive rice, bans shipment
Rice grown near nuclear power plant in Fukushima exceeds legal limit of radiation
West, Russia compromise on Iran nuke resolution
IAEA text criticizes Tehran's nuclear defiance but nixes ultimatum for allowing probe of alleged secret work on atomic weapons
Obama: U.S. a "Pacific power... here to stay"
President's speech to Australian parliament takes bullish tone, clearly aimed at China, on U.S. resolve to "deter threats" in region
Italy PM forms government with no politicians
New Italian PM Monti says a government of bankers and businessmen will spare politicians "embarrassment" of tough choices
Military chief: Israel under threat from all sides
The Israeli Defense Force is concerned about the use of civilians as shields in neighboring states
Kuwait protesters disrupt parliament
Opposition lawmakers in Kuwait raise warning over corruption allegations plaguing the prime minister
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights in a week
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
2 Native American women make history in midterms
Mike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after losses
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Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
