As the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution approaches this week, with the promise of mass protests from Iran’s growing opposition movement, it’s tempting to compare the upheaval with unrest that ultimately toppled the shah of Iran.
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Nigeria’s short-list of targets for the vacant national manager’s job has been cut by one after Bayern Munich coach Louis Van Gaal distanced himself from the role.
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Michael Jackson’s father suspects his son was murdered and that Dr. Conrad Murray is “just a fall guy” in a conspiracy.
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Toyota announced a global recall Tuesday for three of its 2010 hybrid models, totalling about 400,000 vehicles.
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Authorities in the Philippines have filed murder charges against the former governor of southern Maguindanao province and 196 others in connection with last year’s election-related massacre there.
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The United Nations declared its support Monday for the traditional Olympic Truce ahead of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, which begin Friday.
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As promised, Iran began enriching uranium to 20 percent on Tuesday, state media said.
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As they head toward a rendezvous with the international space station, crew members of the space shuttle Endeavour are checking for any signs of damage after Monday’s early morning launch.
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