World Newsday > News Print Aa On Muslim festival, Syrians take stock of losses Published: August 19, 2012 9:30 PM ALEPPO, Syria — A brief lull in fighting for a Muslim holiday Sunday allowed residents to take stock of their losses after three weeks of … Gu Kailai gets suspended death sentence - The Associated Press
HEFEI, China (AP) -- The wife of a fallen Chinese politician has been given a suspended death sentence after confessing to killing a British businessman in a case that has rocked the country's political leadership. A suspended sentence is usually … Business Leaders Back Ryan's Plan With a Few Caveats - Wall Street Journal
Rep. Akin says he 'misspoke' about rape - USA TODAY
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Missouri Congressman Todd Akin, the conservative Republican US Senate candidate, said in a television interview that it is "really rare" for women to become pregnant when they are raped. Akin, a six-term congressman running against … Gu Kailai gets suspended death sentence
The wife of a fallen Chinese politician has been given a suspended death sentence after confessing to killing a British businessman in a case that has rocked the country’s political leadership. A suspended sentence is usually commuted to life in prison after several years.
China court hands Gu Kailai death sentence with reprieve
HEFEI, China (Reuters) – A Chinese court on Monday sentenced Gu Kailai to a death sentence with a two-year reprieve after finding her guilty of murdering British businessman Neil Heywood, in a crime that triggered the divisive downfall of Gu's ambitious politician husband, Bo Xilai, a witness to the hearing told Reuters. The sentence means Gu is likely to face life in prison, provided she does not commit offences in the next two years. Gu admitted in court earlier this month to poisoning Heywood last November after a business dispute that she said had led him to threaten her son. … Mexico replaces all police at capital airport after shooting
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s federal police agency has replaced all 348 officers at the capital’s international airport almost two months after police there shot dead three of their fellow officers in an alleged drug related killing. The new agents have been drawn from across Mexico and have all passed psychological and drug tests, regional federal police chief Luis Cardenas said at a news conference. Three federal policemen have been charged in the June 25 killings, which were embarrassing for President Felipe Calderon, who has waged a six year offensive against drug cartels. …
Dogs give emotional boost to sick kids in Quito
Every Wednesday, Lancelot and Juci scamper into a special mission: nudging and pawing youngsters into smiles at the only hospital in Ecuador's capital that treats children with cancer. 
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