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Scientists wait in Outback for Japanese space capsule that visited asteroid. Technology - Space - Space capsule - Missions - Hayabusa
At least 23 people were killed on Friday when ethnic conflict flared in Kyrgyzstan's second-largest city Osh, the worst outbreak of violence in the Central Asian state since the president was overthrown in April.
AP - A 16-year-old California girl who was feared lost at sea while sailing solo around the world has been found alive and well, adrift in the southern Indian Ocean as rescue boats head toward her damaged yacht, officials said.
2 U.S. troops, 11 civilians killed in Afghanistan's volatile south. Afghanistan - Asia - Warfare and Conflict - Afghanistan Civil War - Taliban
Pope Benedict XVI begged forgiveness Friday from clerical abuse victims for the sins of priests and promised to "do everything possible" to ensure prelates don't rape or molest children ever again.
AP - Pope Benedict XVI begged forgiveness Friday from clerical abuse victims for the sins of priests and promised to "do everything possible" to ensure prelates don't rape or molest children ever again.
AP - A family spokesman says searchers have contacted a 16-year-old Southern California girl who was feared lost at sea and she is alive and well.