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Thailand starts deporting Hmong to Laos »

Thailand starts deporting Hmong to Laos

The Thai army began the forcible return Monday of thousands of ethnic Hmong asylum-seekers to communist Laos despite international protests and fears they could face persecution.

Yemen arrests 29 al Qaeda suspects after raids »

Yemen arrests 29 al Qaeda suspects after raids

DUBAI (Reuters) – Yemen has arrested 29 suspected al Qaeda members since raiding the group to foil attacks on oil installations and foreign interests including the British embassy, national security chief Ali Mohammad Al-Ansi said.

Blast in Pakistan’s Karachi at Shi’ite procession »

Blast in Pakistan’s Karachi at Shi’ite procession

KARACHI (Reuters) – A blast went off at a Shi’ite Muslim procession in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Monday but there was no immediate word on the cause or if it had inflicted casualties, police said.

Patriots, Bengals, Packers clinch playoff berths »

Patriots, Bengals, Packers clinch playoff berths

Cincinnati reached the National Football League playoffs for only the second time in 19 years with a 17-10 victory over Kansas City just five days after attending the funeral of teammate Chris Henry.

Seven people killed in Suriname violence »

Seven people killed in Suriname violence

At least seven foreign migrants are dead and hundreds more homeless after rioting and attacks against migrant workers in Suriname.

Tiger ends month of misery as an Invisible Man »

Tiger ends month of misery as an Invisible Man

One month after his one-car crash touched off a sensational sex scandal that drew the world’s attention, Tiger Woods has become an Invisible Man even as his world has collapsed around him.

Thailand begins operation to deport Hmong: official »

Thailand begins operation to deport Hmong: official

The Thai army early Monday began its operation to forcibly return thousands of ethnic Hmong asylum-seekers to communist Laos despite international protests, an army official said.

China says ship crew rescued from Somali pirates »

China says ship crew rescued from Somali pirates

BEIJING (Reuters) – The crew of a Chinese ship hijacked by Somali pirates in mid-October was safely rescued, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, making no mention of a reported ransom payment.

Leading Iran cleric condemns Ashura deaths »

Leading Iran cleric condemns Ashura deaths

TEHRAN (Reuters) – An opposition leader criticized Iran’s hardline rulers on Monday for killing innocent people during a religious festival, a reformist website reported.

Second man dies in police custody »

Second man dies in police custody

A SECOND man has died in Victorian police custody since Monday evening.