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International News

Now Zad: Afghan Ghost Town No More

The town of Now Zad in Helmand has turned around faster than anyone expected.

Iran Rewards Basij Militia With Political Clout

Iran is rewarding Basij militia with greater political voice.

Groom Says Bearded Bride Duped Him

An Arab man discovered his niqab wearing wife had a beard and crossed eyes after they were married.

Officials: Afghan Avalanches Kill 157 People

Afghan Interior Ministry says 157 people have been killed in avalanches.

Ukraine Vote Count Shows Win for Yanukovych

Ukraine preliminary vote count shows Yanukovych winning presidential race.

Chechnya's Iron-Fisted Ruler Is a Mama's Boy

Ramzan Kadyrov dropped libel suits against two Russian human rights activists and a group of...

PHOTOS: Venice Carnival 'Sensation 2010'

Amazing outfits and celebrations fill this Italian city.

American Sentenced to 3 Years in Myanmar Jail

Myanmar court sentences U.S. man to 3 years over forged documents.

PHOTOS: Winter Weather Around the World

These brutal winter storms have left people around the globe shivering.

Britain Discloses Secret Data on Detainee Abuse

British government discloses secret documents on ex-Guantanamo detainee's treatment

WATCH: Green Stimulus Jobs Going to China?

Jon Karl finds the stimulus is creating green jobs .... overseas.

WATCH: Sword Man Swallows the Competition

An Australian street performer sets new record by swallowing 18 swords at once.

WATCH: What Can Penguins Teach Us About Earth?

Dee Boersma has spent 27 years studying penguins in Argentina.

The World Newser

Chechnya’s Iron-Fisted Ruler Is a Mama’s Boy

The World Newser | posted today at 10:24 AM EST

ABC's Alexander Marquardt reports from Moscow: Chechnya’s president is a mama’s boy, who knew? Ramzan Kadyrov, accused of ordering kidnappings, torture and murders, has dropped libel suits against two... [continue]

Clem's Chronicles: Winter Wallop/Obama's Bi-Partisan Meeting/Childhood Obesity

The World Newser | February 9, 2010 | 9:29 PM EST

Got some pretty potent weather hitting the Northeast Corridor overnight and tomorrow. Stay safe if you're out and about. Some details on that and the other news....... WINTER WALLOP:THE SEQUEL-The... [continue]

UN Asks for $538 Million to Aid Pakistan's Humanitarian Crisis

The World Newser | February 9, 2010 | 10:37 AM EST

ABC's Nick Schifrin reports from Pakistan: The war that Pakistan has waged inside its own borders since 9/11 has cost the country $35 billion and displaced millions, including 3 million people in just... [continue]

Pal Sarkozy's Wedding Gift to Carla Bruni

The World Newser | February 9, 2010 | 10:04 AM EST

ABC's Christophe Schpoliansky reports from Paris: In the Sarkozy family, after the president, Nicolas, the former top-model-turned-singer, Carla, here is the painter, Pal. In April, the French... [continue]

17.8 Inches? You Gotta Be Kidding!

The World Newser | February 9, 2010 | 9:26 AM EST

ABC's Tom Shine reports from Washington: After shoveling twice late Friday night and 4 more times on Saturday, I was shocked, dismayed, and depressed to turn on the t.v. and hear a local weatherman... [continue]

Clem's Chronicles: Winter Weather/MJ Doctor Charged/Health Care and the GOP

The World Newser | February 8, 2010 | 9:31 PM EST

Looks like the weather gods will have plenty to say about how many of us spend our work week. Another big one coming...and the other news follows WINTER WEATHER-It’s déjà vu all over again for... [continue]

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