Earthquake shakes things up in Mexico
A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Mexico on Tuesday, shaking central and southern parts of the country, sending a pedestrian bridge crashing atop a transit bus and swaying high-rises in Mexico City.
NASA considers space station for Mars dry run
The International Space Station may provide the setting for a 500-day pretend trip to Mars in another few years.
BU biblical research shown in Vatican
Baylor researchers are bringing biblical history to life in Vatican City this Easter season.
FBI offers $1 million for safe return of missing agent
FBI Director Robert Mueller made a personal plea Tuesday for the safe return of a former FBI agent who vanished in Iran five years ago, announcing a $1 million reward for information leading to his location and recovery.
U.S., Israel discuss force versus diplomacy in Iran
Taking sharply different stands, President Barack Obama urged pressure and diplomacy to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized his nation’s right to a pre-emptive attack. Even in proclaiming unity on Monday, the leaders showed no give on competing ways to resolve the crisis.
Russian election protest quickly quelled
An attempt by Vladimir Putin’s foes to protest his presidential election victory by occupying a Moscow square ended Monday with riot police quickly dispersing and detaining hundreds of demonstrators — a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Russia’s opposition.
N. Korea pledges to halt nuclear testing
In an apparent breakthrough in long-stalled negotiations, North Korea has agreed to suspend its uranium enrichment and nuclear and long-range missile tests, the North Koreans and U.S. officials said Wednesday. The United States is to provide food aid in return.
Costa suffers second disaster this year
Costa Crociere S.p.A., the largest cruise brand in Europe, is facing a legal and public relations nightmare after seeing two high-profile disasters on its ships barely six weeks apart.
Obama apologizes for Quran burnings on Afghan US base
President Barack Obama apologized to Afghans on Thursday for the burning of Qurans at a U.S. military base, trying to assuage rising anti-American sentiment as an Afghan soldier gunned down two American troops during another day of angry protests.
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