Cease-fire declared in Pakistan
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Ledger died of prescription overdose
Heath Ledger died as the result of an overdose of prescription medication, the New York City medical examiner’s office said Tuesday.
Video claims to show al Qaeda kid camp
The U.S. military released disturbing video Wednesday that showed masked boys brandishing guns for what it said was an al Qaeda in Iraq training and recruiting film.
Death toll at 21 in grenade attack in Somalia
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Chad’s president: I’m back in control
Chad’s president claimed his government was in control of the entire country Wednesday, speaking publicly for the first time since rebels tried to unseat him, The Associated Press reports.
Tornadoes kill 45 across southern U.S.
Violent storms and tornadoes killed at least 45 people and injured more than 100 others across the mid-South Tuesday night and early Wednesday, authorities said.
McCain leads; Democrat votes split
John McCain claims he is leading the contest for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination after piling up big primary wins on Super Tuesday but the race for the Democratic Party nomination remains wide open between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama with votes evenly split.
Italy elections may see Berlusconi back
Unable to form a new government, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano dissolved parliament Wednesday, paving the way for new elections that could see a return to power by former premier Silvio Berlusconi.
Pakistani army chopper crash kills 8
A Pakistani army helicopter crashed Wednesday in the country’s tribal region, killing Maj. Gen. Javid Sultan and seven members of his staff — including two other generals — an army spokesman told CNN.
Hormone death trial begins in France
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