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US hostage rescuers dropped from night sky, says witness
A witness to the US raid in Syria has described how dozens of commandos arrived in the middle of the night on heavily armed helicopters.
Thousands flee Bangkok fearing breach of river banks
Traffic clogged rounds out of the Thai capital as thousands of people fled ahead of a high tide expected to worsen floods.
Thaksin party wins Thai election by a landslide
The sister of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra led her party in a landslide election win on Sunday.
Thai protesters abandon Bangkok refuge
Thai authorities restored order in Bangkok on Thursday after a night of rioting and fires that veered towards anarchy.
Thai troops battle protesters as crisis deepens
Thai troops battled anti-government protesters in central Bangkok on Friday, attempting to seal off their encampment.
Bangkok braces for unrest after peace plan rejected
Bangkok braced on Sunday for more unrest a day after the Thai government rejected a peace overture from demonstrators.
Asia marks tsunami’s fifth anniversary with prayers
Saffron-robed Thai monks chanted and prayed for victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami on Saturday as Asia marked the fifth anniversary of the disaster.
Murder brings scrutiny to fast-growing Craigslist
When Marissa decided to switch jobs from nursing to prostitution a year ago, the online classified site Craigslist was pivotal, she said.
FBI hands Stanford fraud charges in Virginia
Billionaire Allen Stanford, accused of an -billion fraud that spooked investors around the world, was served with the formal complaint on Thursday.
US charges Allen Stanford with ‘massive’ fraud
Texas billionaire Allen Stanford and three of his companies were charged with massive fraud on Tuesday as federal agents swooped on his headquarters.
Palin says Obama friendly with terrorists
Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin accused Democratic candidate Barack Obama on Saturday of ”palling around with terrorists”.
Pressure mounts on US over rescue package
Pressure mounted on lawmakers to agree on a -billion financial rescue plan after talks at the White House broke down in acrimony.
Paulson, Bernanke push bailout; Lehman deal looms
The architects of a -billion bailout for the United States financial system urged lawmakers on Tuesday to move quickly.
Technology reshapes US classrooms
From online courses to kid-friendly laptops and virtual teachers, technology is spreading in American classrooms.
University of Massachusetts revokes Mugabe degree
The University of Massachusetts on Thursday rescinded an honorary law degree awarded 22 years ago to Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.