Mexican cartels send message of chaos, death

The death squads of the drug cartels are killing in spectacularly gruesome ways, using the violence as a language to deliver a message to society.

Global guide to tipping

Knowing how much to tip in what part of the world doesn't have to be a mystery with our global guide to tipping.

Head to a 'one-third club' country and save

Looking at a retirement fund statement can be a painful experience these days, but looking at the international currency charts is much more cheerful for Americans. For the most dramatic travel dollar changes, Tim Leffel says to look for destinations in the "one-third club."

More Countries Make Spreading HIV A Crime

An increasing number of countries worldwide are making spreading HIV a crime, according to a new report from the International Planned Parenthood Federation.

Air travel helps exotic viruses find new homes

Tourists traveling by plane and the growth of cities are combining to help new and old infections spread around the world, experts said.

Train fans can pose dangerous distractions

For young fans of trains, getting an up-close look at the massive machinery can be a dream fulfilled. For train workers, indulging the kids' fantasies can be an ego boost.

Iran arrests American women's rights activist

An American university student in Iran to visit family and research women's rights has been arrested and held in prison for more than a week, rights group Amnesty International said.

Bali bombers may be killed by firing squad

A top Indonesian court rejected a claim by three convicted Bali bombers that the constitution prohibits deaths by firing squad, clearing the way Tuesday for their executions.

U.S. to waive visa requirements for 7 countries

President Bush, trying to eliminate a major source of contention with allied nations, announced Friday that the United States is rescinding visa requirements for citizens of seven countries.

Judge won't stop Ga. voter citizenship checks

A federal judge has denied a request by voting groups to block Georgia's attempts to verify new voter applicants' identities and citizenship.

Preschoolers' parents protest required flu shots

As flu season approaches, many New Jersey parents are furious over a requirement that small children must get a flu shot in order to attend preschools and day care.

FAA investigates actions of traffic controllers

Federal aviation officials are investigating whether air traffic controllers violated federal rules when they rerouted four airliners to test the skills of a controller-trainee.

2008 worldwide guide to tipping

How much to tip, and when? What's standard in America might be taboo in Japan. Find the answers with T L's guide to gratuities around the world.

Environmental damage widespread after Ike

Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines.

Obama Praises N.C. Candidates During Surprise Visit

Citi: Wells Fargo blocked from Wachovia sale

The fight over control of Wachovia intensified Saturday, as a judge temporarily agreed to block the sale of the bank by Wells Fargo, Citigroup announced in a news release.

Cambodian Molestation Victims Discuss Abuse

Seven Cambodian girls, some weeping and holding stuffed toys, described for a Los Angeles federal court judge the physical and emotional pain inflicted by a retired Marine Corps captain convicted of sexually abusing the children in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Cambodian, Thai troops said hurt in border clash

Soldiers from both Cambodia and Thailand were wounded Friday in a brief clash along their volatile border, officials from the two countries said.

Credit markets still tight after bailout approval

The stranglehold on the credit markets remained tight after the House approved a revised� bailout plan, with investors nervous that it is at most a first step in repairing the economy.

Boy, 7, breaks into zoo, feeds animals to croc

A 7-year-old boy broke into a popular Australian zoo, fed a string of animals to the resident crocodile and bashed several lizards to death with a rock, the zoo's director said Friday.

India latest to ban smoking in public places

India banned smoking in public places on Thursday, leaving public health officials with a much tougher task: get the nation's estimated 120 million smokers to stub out their cigarettes.

SEC extends short-selling ban for financials

The government says it is extending its unprecedented ban against all short-selling in the shares of more than 800 financial companies.

Spanish speakers take store owner to task

The owner of a plumbing supply store has apologized for asking customers who weren't speaking English for their Social Security numbers to prove they were legal residents.

New Thai prime minister faces investigation

Thailand's Election Commission opened an investigation Monday into whether new Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat should resign for violating the constitution, less than a month after a similar process ousted his predecessor.

5 killed during school trip to Thai waterfall

Two Australians and three Thais were struck by lightning and killed during a school trip to a waterfall in northeastern Thailand, authorities said Sunday.

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