This undated image shows the 17,000-ton container ship Maersk Alabama, when it was operating under the name Maersk Alva, which has been hijacked by Somalia pirates with 20 crew members aboard, Wednesday April 8, 2009, while sailing from Salalah in Oman to the Kenyan port of Mombassa via Djibouti.(AP Photo/Polfoto, file). Read more ....MIDDLE EAST
Iran charges American journalist with espionage.
Invited by Saddam: Iranian opposition members refuse to leave Iraq outpost.
Jews in Israel and worldwide prepare for Passover.
ASIA
Suspected US missile kills 3 in northwest Pakistan. In another part of Pakistan, the Taleban storm district near Swat.
N Korea celebrates rocket launch. But the US advises patience on N. Korea missile diplomacy at UN
Vigilante killings rise steadily in Philippines.
Thai protesters challenge government.
China cracks down ahead of sensitive anniversaries.
AFRICA
Aid group says humanitarian crisis not improving in Congo
South Africa's Zuma applauds dismissal of corruption charges.
Sierra Leone RUF rebels sentenced.
Rwandans: a reeducation in how to live together.
Niger and rebels 'agree to peace'.
Uganda unit 'tortured detainees'.
EUROPE
Quake funerals begin in Italy as more bodies found. More news on Italy's earthquake here and here.
U.K. Police bring forward terror raid after breach.
Ireland unveils emergency budget.
French lawmakers to vote on Internet piracy bill.
AMERICAS
Former Peruvian President Fujimori found guilty in murder, kidnapping trial. More news on former Peruvian President Fujimori are here, here and here.
Fidel Castro Meets 3 U.S. Lawmakers. More news on Fidel Castro here and here.
Analysis: United States-Cuba relations begin the long thaw.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Ten men arrested in UK terror raids.
China firm charged with aiding Iran nuclear effort.
FINANCIAL/ECONOMIC CRISIS
Financial crisis 'Far From Over,' panel says.
Danger of worsening recession drove Fed action.
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