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The Russian Soyuz space capsule carrying a three-member crew including South Korea's first astronaut landed Saturday in Kazakhstan, about 2420 kilometers from the planned landing area, Russia's Interfax news agency said.
Stench of manure engulfs Londonmore similar news »
A foul smell permeating London and parts of England over the past two days is due to farmers on the European continent spreading manure in their fields, forecasters and British farmers said Saturday.
Judge: Sect's children stay in state caremore similar news »
Hundreds of children who were removed from a polygamist ranch by Texas child welfare authorities will remain in state custody, a judge ruled Friday night. Judge Barbara Walther also ordered court DNA testing for all 416 children taken from the ranch to determine their biological parents.
Judge: Polygamist sect's children stay in state caremore similar news »
Hundreds of children who were removed from a polygamist ranch by Texas child welfare authorities will remain in state custody, a judge ruled Friday night. Judge Barbara Walther also ordered court DNA testing for all 416 children taken from the rance to determine their biological parents
At synagogue, pope seeks 'bridges of friendship'more similar news »
After a dramatic three days in which he put the country's clergy sexual abuse scandal front and center, Pope Benedict XVI turned his attention Friday to the original purpose of his first U.S. visit as leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Carter meets with exiled Hamas leadermore similar news »
The Israeli and U.S. governments have condemned former President Carter's series of meetings this week with top officials of Hamas, which they consider to be a terrorist organization.
Carter visits Hamas with 'breakthrough' hopesmore similar news »
Former President Carter is expected to meet with two senior Hamas officials Thursday in the Egyptian capital, an encounter he calls a necessary step toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Abuse victims describe frank meeting with popemore similar news »
Three victims of the sexual abuse scandal that rocked the Roman Catholic Church described to CNN an emotional, frank and ultimately hope-filled meeting with Pope Benedict XVI today. They were part of a small group of people abused by clergy in the past who were asked to share their stories with the pope in Washington.
Senate seeks inquiry of mystery earmarkmore similar news »
The Senate voted Thursday to seek a federal investigation into a 2005 earmark on a highway funding bill that was altered after Congress approved the measure but before President Bush signed it.
Investigator found polygamist ranch 'scary'more similar news »
A child protection supervisor today testified she encountered several pregnant teen girls at a polygamist ranch who believed it was acceptable to be "spiritually united" with a man at any age. The supervisor testified at a hearing aimed at determining who gets custody of more than 400 children removed from ranch.
British PM: Bush owed 'a huge debt of gratitude'more similar news »
President Bush and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown discussed a range of topics at the White House on Thursday including terrorism, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, Iran and economic issues, Bush told reporters afterward.
Al Qaeda still in Pakistan tribal areas, GAO saysmore similar news »
Al Qaeda is still operating within Pakistan's mountainous tribal region bordering Afghanistan, and the United States lacks a "comprehensive" plan for meetings its national security goals there, a U.S. government study released Thursday said.
New hazardous shipping rules slammedmore similar news »
The Bush administration has proposed a new rule that will require railroads to ship hazardous materials on their safest and most secure routes, but critics immediately attacked the measure as an anemic regulation that will not result in any changes to existing routes.
Cuba looks to profit to boost food productionmore similar news »
President Raúl Castro has moved quickly since taking the reins of power from his ailing brother, Fidel, last year to boost food production by putting more land into the hands of profit-earning farmers.
Ex-mayor convicted in land-for-love casemore similar news »
Former Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Sharpe James and co-defendant Tamika Riley were found guilty Wednesday of charges related to property fraud, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of New Jersey told CNN.
