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For Cambodia, worries that death may beat justice
The Guardian TODD PITMAN Associated Press= PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Decades after Cambodia's brutal Khmer Rouge movement oversaw the deaths of 1.7 million people by starvation, overwork and execution, the... (photo: WN / Agnieszka D.)

Egyptians chant slogans as others carry the coffin of Abd Alhaleem Mohanna, 23, who was killed on March 5, 2013 during clashes with riot police, during his funeral in Port Said, Egypt, Friday, March 8, 2013.

Egyptian court confirms death sentences for 21 soccer fans
The Guardian (Adds details) CAIRO, March 9 (Reuters) - An Egyptian court confirmed on Saturday death sentences given to 21 soccer fans for their role in a stadium riot in Port Said last year, a case which has... (photo: AP / Khalil Hamra)

In this May 10, 2012 file photo, British Prime Minister David Cameron is seen in London.

British Talks on Press Regulation Break Down
The New York Times LONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron announced on Thursday that cross-party talks with other political leaders on regulating Britain’s rambunctious press had broken down and he would... (photo: AP / Carl Court)

Dozens of Species Given New Trade Protections
The New York Times A major international meeting on wildlife trade signed off on several landmark decisions on Thursday aimed at protecting dozens of animal and plant species — including five types of sharks... (photo: GFDL)

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President Barack Obama, center, with Israeli President Shimon Perez, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, during his arrival ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, March 20, 2013,

Obama in Israel for first trip as president
The News & Observer TEL AVIV, Israel — President Barack Obama plunged into the turbulent Middle East Wednesday, assuring Israel of the U.S. commitment to its security while cautioning... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, and Switzerland's Roger Federer pose with their trophies after the men's final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Paris.

Federer vs. Nadal: A Magnificent Past and a Murky Future
The New York Times A European reporter settled into his seat, turned to me and advised, “Watch him.” It was a warm spring night in 2004, and the world’s best tennis player... (photo: AP / Lionel Cironneau)

Philippines Set to Open $1 Billion Casino-Resort
The New York Times MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Officials of a $1 billion casino resort opening in the Philippines this weekend say the country will become one of the world's biggest... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)

The President of ADB, Mr. Haruhiko Kuroda addressing a Press Conference after the concluding session of the 39th Annual General Meeting of Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank in Hyderabad on May 6, 2006 - hires - am1

Japan's Lower House Clears Kuroda to Head BOJ
The New York Times TOKYO (AP) — The lower house of Japan's parliament has endorsed Haruhiko Kuroda, a finance ministry veteran and president of the Asian Development Bank, to become... (photo: PIB)

A man reads a local newspapers with the headline 'We've killed 7 foreign hostages' on a street in Kano, Nigeria, Sunday, March. 10, 2013. The United Kingdom's military says its warplanes recently spotted in Nigeria's capital city were there to move soldiers to aid the French intervention in Mali, not to rescue kidnapped foreign hostages. The Ministry of Defense said Sunday that the planes had ferried Nigerian troops and equipment to Bamako, Mali. An Islamic extremist group in Nigeria called Ansa

Nigerian Islamist fighters kill 7 foreigners, says UK, Italy and Greece
The Australian RADICAL Islamic fighters killed seven foreign hostages in Nigeria, European diplomats have said, making it the worst such kidnapping violence in decades for a country... (photo: AP / Sunday Alamba)

An Egyptian man walks on the grounds of a police officer's club as a fire set by protesters burns in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, March 9, 2013. An Egyptian court on Saturday confirmed the death sentences against 21 people for taking part in a deadly soccer riot but acquitted seven police officials for their alleged role in the violence, touching off furious protests in Cairo that torched the soccer federation headquarters and a nearby police club.

Egypt protesters torch buildings, try to target Suez Canal
The Star PORT SAID, Egypt/CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian protesters torched buildings in Cairo and tried unsuccessfully to disrupt international shipping on the Suez Canal, as a court... (photo: AP / Ahmed Gomaa)

EU fines Microsoft $733M for breaking browser pact
Detroit news By Toby Sterling Associated Press Comments Amsterdam — The European Union has fined Microsoft €561 million ($733 million) for breaking a pledge to offer... (photo: EC / © European Union 2013)

Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin speaking at CPAC 2011 in Washington, D.C.

Paul Ryan advocates Medicare cuts for those 56, not 55, and under
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Washington - House Budget Committee Chairman is floating a plan that would force Medicare cuts onto people aged 56 and younger, breaking a campaign promise not to touch... (photo: Creative Commons / Gage Skidmore)

Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni gestures during the Italian Cup soccer match between Inter Milan and Hellas Verona at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.

Catania 2-3 Inter: Palacio inspires incredible Nerazzurri fightback
Goal Andrea Stramaccioni's side recovered from a disastrous start to snatch victory at the death, with the Argentine's late strike securing all three points By Mohammed Ali... (photo: AP / Antonio Calanni)