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Mexico Mom Killed Demanding Justice for Slain Teen

Dec 17, 2010 - 8:44 PM |AP

Gunmen killed a mother who had been protesting for three days in front of a governor's office in northern Mexico to demand justice for her slain daughter, authorities said Friday.

NKorea Warns SKorea to Stop Live Drills on Island

Dec 17, 2010 - 8:18 PM |AP

North Korea warned South Korea not to hold live artillery drills on a front-line island the North shelled last month, saying it would hit back even harder than in the previous attack that killed four ...

141 Inmates Escape Mexican Border Prison

Dec 17, 2010 - 8:12 PM |AP

Nearly 150 inmates escaped Friday from a state prison in the northern Mexico border city of Nuevo Laredo, and authorities said the breakout was probably helped by prison employees.

Venezuela Congress Grants Chavez Decree Powers

Dec 17, 2010 - 6:30 PM |AP

Venezuelan lawmakers granted President Hugo Chavez broad powers Friday to enact laws by decree, undermining the clout of a new congress that takes office next month with a bigger opposition bloc.

Filipino Kidnapper Gets 23 Years for 1995 Abduction

Dec 17, 2010 - 6:04 PM |AP

Fifteen years after leading a kidnapping that turned a family vacation into a hostage crisis, the former second-in-command of the Filipino terrorist group Abu Sayyaf was sentenced Friday to 23 years ...

Prince Harry: Kate Middleton Is the Sister I Always Wanted

Dec 17, 2010 - 4:28 PM |AOL News

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Harry says he is delighted Kate Middleton is joining the royal family: "I always wished for a sister and now I have one."

WikiLeaks: 'Forgotten Man' Could Be Key to US Investigation

Dec 17, 2010 - 3:34 PM |AOL News

A link between Pfc. Manning and Julian Assange could help make the case the U.S. is said to be building against the Australian.Also: WikiLeaks Chief Decries 'Smear' Campaign