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UK official: Obama's delay hurts our Afghan case

The Associated Press | Today at 11:58 a.m.

British defense secretary Bob Ainsworth says the United States' delay in deciding how many reinforcements to send to Afghanistan has harmed his country's ability to rally public support for the war.

Unnatural selection? Thieves swiped Darwin's notes

The Associated Press | Today at 2:25 p.m.

British authorities say they're searching for a leather-bound notebook Charles Darwin used in developing his theory of natural selection.

China executes 2 for role in tainted milk scandal

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, Associated Press Writer | Today at 3:04 p.m.

China executed a dairy farmer and a milk salesman Tuesday for their roles in the sale of contaminated baby formula - severe punishments that Beijing hopes will assuage public anger, reassure importers and put to rest one of the country's worst food safety crises.

British panel begins inquiry on Iraq war

By PAISLEY DODDS, Associated Press Writer | Today at 2:24 p.m.

An inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war kicked off Tuesday with top government advisers testifying that some Bush administration officials were calling for Saddam Hussein's ouster as early as 2001 - long before sanctions were exhausted and two years before the U.S.-led invasion.

Festival of mass animal sacrifice begins in Nepal

By GEMUNU AMARASINGHE, Associated Press Writer | Today at 11:54 a.m.

The ceremony began with prayers in a temple by tens of thousands of Hindus before dawn Tuesday. Then it shifted to a nearby corral, where in the cold morning mist, scores of butchers wielding curved swords began slaughtering buffalo calves by hacking off their heads.

Iran's leader gets backing in friendly Bolivia

By CARLOS VALDEZ, Associated Press Writer | Today at 3:04 p.m.

Iran's president inaugurated an Iranian-funded hospital and two milk-processing plants Tuesday in a goodwill visit in which his leftist host defended Iran's "peaceful" nuclear aspirations.

Google documents Iraqi museum treasures

By RYAN LUCAS, Associated Press Writer | Today at 2:59 p.m.

Google is documenting Iraq's national museum and will post photographs of its ancient treasures on the Internet early next year, Google chief Eric Schmidt announced Tuesday.

Philippines declares emergency after 46 killed

By AARON FAVILA, Associated Press Writer | Today at 10:54 a.m.

The Philippine president placed two southern provinces under emergency rule Tuesday as security forces unearthed more bodies, pushing the death toll to 46 in some of the deadliest election violence in the nation's history.

Indian probe blames mosque attack on Hindu leaders

By RAVI NESSMAN, Associated Press Writer | Today at 11:59 a.m.

An Indian government investigation released Tuesday into the 1992 demolition of a mosque by a raging mob reportedly accused top Hindu nationalist politicians of complicity in the attack that sparked nationwide ethnic riots, leaving 2,000 people dead.

Iran frees activist on bail in mass trial

The Associated Press | Today at 10:55 a.m.

Iran's official news agency reports a political activist and former head of the Tehran municipal council has been released on bail in the mass trial of opposition figures accused of fomenting the post-election unrest.

6.8-magnitude quake rattles Tonga

The Associated Press | Today at 10:59 a.m.

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific island nation of Tonga, sending panicked residents into the streets at night, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Prisoner swap could win release of popular leader

By BEN HUBBARD, Associated Press Writer | Today at 2:25 p.m.

At the top of the list of Palestinian prisoners likely to be freed in a possible swap for an Israeli soldier is a firebrand politician many Palestinians believe is a likely future president who can pull them out of their current political deadlock.

Woman duped out of $50K in Internet love scam

The Associated Press | Today at 11:29 a.m.

Authorities say an Australian woman who fell in love online was duped out of nearly $50,000 by a Nigerian man who said he was her "Mr. Right."

Wooing of Taliban fighters is dangerous game

By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU, Associated Press Writer | Today at 12:24 p.m.

A battered taxi sped up a dusty road toward a squad of Afghan soldiers searching for bombs planted in the dirt. Army gunmen who had fanned out for protection readied for a suicide attacker. The car screeched to a halt.

Opposition backs Australian carbon reduction bill

By ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press Writer | Today at 10:55 a.m.

Australia's opposition leader Tuesday pledged his party's support for contentious legislation proposed by the government aimed at curbing the country's greenhouse gas emissions.

New blackout hits Rio's glitzy beach neighborhoods

By ALAN CLENDENNING, Associated Press Writer | Today at 2:25 p.m.

Rio de Janeiro's posh beach neighborhoods lost power for hours in sweltering summer weather Tuesday, prompting restaurants to toss out spoiled food and business owners to send their employees home.

Brazil's president urges West to work with Iran

By ALAN CLENDENNING, Associated Press Writer | Today at 6:39 a.m.

Iran's leader got a welcoming bear hug from the Brazilian president, who urged Western nations to drop threats of punishment over the Iranian nuclear program and instead negotiate a fair solution.

Bolivia police bust 5 cocaine labs, 1 officer shot

The Associated Press | Today at 2:24 p.m.

Bolivian police say they have busted five cocaine labs and arrested two people in a remote Indian village after a confrontation in which an officer was shot.

Sri Lanka president calls for early election

By BHARATHA MALLWARACHI, Associated Press Writer | Nov. 23 at 9:12 a.m.

Sri Lanka's president signed a decree Monday calling for early elections, hoping to take advantage of his popularity after ending the country's 25-year civil war to win a new six-year term.

11 more Philippine victims found; death toll to 46

By AARON FAVILA, Associated Press Writer | Today at 4:23 a.m.

A police official says 11 more bodies have been unearthed from a mass grave in the southern Philippines, bringing the death toll from a massacre of political supporters and journalists to 46.

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