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Peru confirms 25 years jail for Fujimori »
The Peruvian Supreme Court has unanimously confirmed a 25-year prison sentence on the country’s former president Alberto Fujimori.
Crises greet Obama’s Washington return »
US President Barack Obama will return to Washington on Monday, with resurgent fears of airborne terrorism and Iran’s nuclear defiance darkening his agenda.
Peru Supreme Court confirms 25-yr sentence for Fujimori »
The Peruvian Surpreme Court early Sunday unanimously confirmed a 25-year prison sentence on the country’s former president Alberto Fujimori.
Pakistan government under pressure after deadly attack »
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan’s government came under renewed pressure on Saturday to bring stability to the country after a suicide bombing at a volleyball game — one of the worst attacks in more than two years — killed at least 89 people.
Colombian warplanes raid rebel camps »
Colombian warplanes bombed two leftist rebel camps in a New Year’s Day raid that killed 18 rebels, the country’s defence minister said.
Sturm’s overtime goal lifts Bruins to NHL Classic victory »
Marco Sturm’s goal at 1:57 of overtime lifted Boston to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Friday in the NHL Winter Classic – the outdoor game that has found a New Year’s Day niche.
Two die in Peru prison riot: officials »
Peruvian officials say two inmates were killed and six guards were held hostage during a riot until negotiations got the prisoners to end their protest.
Israeli air force attacks Gaza »
Israeli aircraft attacked at least four targets in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip early on Saturday, wounding two people, officials said.
Two killed in FARC New Year’s Eve attack »
A teenager and a soldier were killed in a New Year’s Eve raid by Colombian leftist rebels, the country’s military said on Friday.
Finland mourns after shooting rampage »
Finland is in mourning after a man shot dead five people in the latest armed rampage, which has reignited debate on the country’s gun controls.