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Obama in Prague to sign arms deal (AP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:50 AM PDT

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, front left, leaves his plane after he arrived for a two-day visit to Prague, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Before he signs a new nuclear arms reduction treaty with US President Barack Obama on Thursday, he will meet his Czech counterpart Vaclav Klaus tonight. (AP Photo/CTK, Radek Petrasek) ** SLOVAKIA OUT **AP - Pushing his vision of a nuclear weapons-free world, President Barack Obama returned to Prague on Thursday to sign a pivotal treaty aimed at sharply paring U.S. and Russian arsenals — and repairing soured relations between the nations.

AP source: Man on flight trying to sneak smoke (AP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:06 AM PDT

In this image taken from MSNBC video on Wednesday April 7, 2010, shows authorities responding to a plane disturbance on United Flight 663 at the Denver International Airport. The FBI is probing whether a man tried to ignite his shoes on a DC to Denver flight Wednesday, according to law enforcement officials, who say the man is a Qatari diplomat. (AP Photo/MSNBC)AP - A Qatari diplomat trying to sneak a smoke in an airplane bathroom sparked a bomb scare Wednesday night on a flight from Washington to Denver, with fighter jets scrambled and law enforcement put on high alert, officials said.

Crews to start search for mine disaster survivors (AP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:32 AM PDT

A coal miner who would only identify himself as Chris speaks about the miners who died in a Monday evening explosion at Massey Energy Co.'s sprawling Upper Big Branch mine in Montcoal, W.Va. Wednesday, April 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Bob Bird)AP - Rescue crews planned to start the hourslong five-mile trek into a West Virginia coal mine early Thursday to find signs of possible survivors of the worst U.S. mining disaster in a generation.

Toyota exec urged automaker to 'come clean' (AP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:16 AM PDT

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2007 file photo, Toyota executive Irving Miller poses for a photo in Los Angeles, Calif. The Associated Press on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 learned that five days before Toyota announced a massive recall, Miller wrote in an internal e-mail: 'We need to come clean' about accelerator problems. (AP Photo/ Earl Gibson III, File)AP - In the days leading up to its massive recall in January, Toyota executives debated when they should inform the public about safety problems with accelerator pedals, prompting one executive to urge the company to "come clean," according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.

AP Exclusive: Chile gives US weapon-type uranium (AP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:43 AM PDT

In this photo taken Feb. 18, 2010, a soldier guards a transport cask containing a transfer cylinder that holds highly enriched uranium at 'La Reina' reactor in Santiago. Just ahead of Monday's nonproliferation summit in Washington, Chile has provided an example of how countries can rid themselves of nuclear material, working with the U.S. to remove the last of its highly enriched uranium. The material was then shipped to the US, where much of it will be converted to safer fuel and resold for nuclear power. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)AP - With U.S. President Barack Obama shifting his nuclear nonproliferation strategy to rogue states and terrorists, Chile has become an example of how small countries can play a big part in making the world safer.

Former Vatican No. 2 becomes unlikely cheerleader (AP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:33 AM PDT

FILE - In this April 4, 2010 file photo, Pope Benedict XVI, right, is hugged by Cardinal Angelo Sodano during an Easter Mass in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican. Cardinal Sodano has taken the lead role in praising the pope for his handling of clerical sex abuse and defending him against 'unjust attacks.' But the former Vatican secretary of state is an unlikely front man in the Holy See's battle for public opinion given his own past concerning the most egregious example of Vatican inaction in the face of sexual misconduct: the case of the Rev. Marciel Maciel, the founder of the Legionaries of Christ.(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, file)AP - The former Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, has assumed the lead role in praising the pope for his handling of clerical sex abuse and defending him against "unjust attacks" in the media.

Kyrgyz opposition forms interim government (AP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:07 AM PDT

Kyrgyz protesters waving the national flag, ride on a truck in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Police in Kyrgyzstan opened fire on thousands of angry protesters who tried to seize the main government building amid rioting in the capital as protests spread across the Central Asian nation. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)AP - An opposition coalition in Kyrgyzstan proclaimed an interim government Thursday in the wake of clashes that left dozens dead nationwide, and said it would rule for six months before calling new elections.

Taliban release video of captured US soldier (AP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:43 AM PDT

This image made from video released Wednesday April 7, 2010 by the Taliban via the Site Intelligence Group shows a man identified as U.S. soldier Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl. In the video, Bergdahl, captured in Afghanistan in June 2009, says he wants to return to his family in Idaho and that the war in Afghanistan is not worth the number of lives that have been lost or wasted in prison. It is the first he has been seen since the Taliban released a video of him on Christmas Day. (AP Photo/Site Intelligence Group) MANDATORY CREDIT: SITE INTELLIGENCE GROUP; ON-SCREEN LOGO MUST NOT BE OBSCURED; NO SALES; ADDS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HAS NO WAY OF INDEPENDENTLY VERIFYING THE CONTENTAP - The Taliban released a video Wednesday of a man identified as an American soldier captured in Afghanistan last June, showing him pleading for his freedom and to be returned home.

'American Idol' finalist saved from elimination (AP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:47 AM PDT

In this publicity image released by Fox, contestant Michael Lynche performs on the singing competition series, 'American Idol,' Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Fox, Michael Becker)AP - Michael "Big Mike" Lynche didn't get the big boot on "American Idol."

After a Masters scolding, Woods ready to tee off (AP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:11 AM PDT

Tiger Woods responds to a spectator during his practice round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, April 7, 2010. The tournament begins Thursday, April, 8. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)AP - He's gotten a scolding from the head of Augusta National and heard the words of his late father in a television ad, lecturing on the virtues of responsibility.

Kyrgyz opposition seizes power, dissolves parliament (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 11:40 PM PDT

Protestors stand near a burning vehicle during clashes with police near the main government buildings in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Police in Kyrgyzstan opened fire on thousands of angry protesters who tried to seize the main government building amid rioting in the capital as protests spread across the Central Asian nation. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)Reuters - Kyrgyzstan's opposition said on Thursday it had taken power and dissolved parliament in the poor but strategically important Central Asian state after deadly protests forced President Kurmanbek Bakiyev to flee the capital.

U.S. Iraq command: no current plans to reopen attack probe (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 11:16 PM PDT

This image captured from a classified U.S. military video footage shows a van being attacked by U.S. Apache helicopters that killed a dozen people in Baghdad, including two Reuters news staff on July 12, 2007 and released to Reuters on April 5, 2010 by WikiLeaks, a group that promotes leaking to fight government and corporate corruption. Reuters photographer Namir Noor-Eldeen, 22, and his assistant and driver Saeed Chmagh, 40, were killed in the incident. The helicopter initially opens fire on the small group. Minutes later a van comes by, and starts assisting the wounded, and the helicopter opens fire on the van. REUTERS/WikiLeaks/Handout (IRAQ - Tags: CRIME LAW DISASTER MILITARY CIVIL UNREST) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNSReuters - The U.S. military's Central Command said on Wednesday it has no current plans to reopen an investigation into a 2007 helicopter attack that killed a dozen people in Baghdad, including two Reuters news staff, amid rights groups' appeals after graphic video footage was leaked.

Poison gas hampers rescue effort at West Virginia mine (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 04:38 PM PDT

Reuters - High levels of poisonous gases stopped rescuers on Wednesday from venturing inside a West Virginia coal mine to reach four miners missing since an explosion killed 25 others in the largest U.S. mine disaster in a quarter century.

Republicans ponder 2010, and 2012, in New Orleans (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 10:03 PM PDT

Reuters - Who will rise from the Republican Party to challenge President Barack Obama in 2012? The first blush of an answer could come this weekend in New Orleans.

Nuclear summit takes aim at unsecured bomb material (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 10:07 PM PDT

President Barack Obama (L) walks to Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base April 7, 2010, as he flies to Prague to sign the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START II) with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. REUTERS/Jason ReedReuters - Dozens of world leaders gather in Washington next week for an unprecedented meeting on nuclear security, with U.S. President Barack Obama hoping they can agree on how to keep atomic bombs out of terrorists' hands.

Qatari man sparks security scare on U.S. flight (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:08 AM PDT

Reuters - A Qatari man on a United Airlines flight from Washington to Denver sparked a security alert on Wednesday after he was apparently caught smoking in the toilet and made a remark that was perceived as a threat.

Thai PM cancels overseas trip amid mass protests (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 10:21 PM PDT

Anti-government protesters try to break through riot police lines to enter Parliament during a rally in Bangkok April 7, 2010. REUTERS/Chaiwat SubprasomReuters - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva canceled a scheduled visit to Vietnam on Thursday for a Southeast Asian leaders summit, a day after declaring a state of emergency to control mass protests.

Fed officials warn on bubbles but Bernanke cautious (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 02:17 PM PDT

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke addresses members of the Dallas Regional Chamber in Dallas, Texas April 7, 2010. REUTERS/Mike StoneReuters - Two top U.S. Federal Reserve officials warned about the risks to the economy from asset bubbles on Wednesday, and one suggested raising interest rates to halt risky behavior that could trigger another bust.

Ousted Kyrgyz strongman seeks to rally forces (AFP)

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:13 AM PDT

A Kyrgyz opposition supporter walks with an automatic weapon near the main government building in Bishkek. The leader of a provisional government in Kyrgyzstan warned Thursday that the president who fled the capital after a bloody revolt was trying to rally forces and demanded he resign(AFP/Vyacheslav Oseledko)AFP - The leader of a provisional government in Kyrgyzstan warned Thursday that the president who fled the capital after a bloody revolt was trying to rally forces and demanded he resign.

Qatari diplomat held in US flight bomb scare; officials (AFP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 11:34 PM PDT

Airport staff unload a vehicle outside the main terminal of the Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado. US air marshals subdued a Qatari diplomat on a flight to Denver in a bomb scare triggered after he reportedly smoked a cigarette and joked he was trying to light his shoes, officials said.(AFP/Getty Images/John Moore)AFP - US air marshals subdued a Qatari diplomat on a flight to Denver in a bomb scare triggered after he reportedly smoked a cigarette and then joked he was trying to ignite his shoes, officials said.
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