U.S. soldiers investigated for shooting Afghan villagers
Several U.S. soldiers are under investigation for killing two Afghan villagers outside a U.S. base in western Afghanistan, the commander of the base, Lt. Col. Ashton Hayes, announced last week.

Freed Journalist Fired on by U.S. Troops
A freed Italian hostage was injured and an Italian intelligence officer killed Friday after a U.S. armored vehicle fired on a car in which they were riding in Iraq...

Taiwan alarmed at China's treason law
China will shortly enact a new law defining support for the independence of Taiwan as treasonous. The move is seen by many in the island republic as a "legal pre-emptive strike" that could lock Beijing into future military attack.

Crude closes higher, OPEC says $80 is possible
Crude-oil futures closed higher Thursday on the New York Mercantile Exchange after a strong rally in energy futures in the previous session and a warning of oil prices at $80.

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To the strains of the national anthem, a group of students at Balashikha's School No. 1 joined the ranks of United Russia's youth group Thursday with promises of new friends, better careers and summer work.

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CIA detention practices escape scrutiny
In November 2002, a newly minted CIA case officer in charge of a secret prison just north of Kabul allegedly ordered guards to strip naked an uncooperative young Afghan detainee, chain him to the concrete floor and leave him there overnight without blankets, according to four U.S. government officials aware of the case.

Police Arrest 8-Year-Old After Alleged Outburst in Williamsburg Elementary School
The four-foot pupil was led away from Williamsburg's Rawls Byrd Elementary School in handcuffs Tuesday and charged with disorderly conduct and assault and battery.

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China deports U.S. church leaders

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Neighborhood WatchCam and Homeland SecureCam To Watch Over New Orleans
Solectek today announces a partnership with Active Solutions to deploy wireless video camera and remote vehicle access networks for the City of New Orleans Police Department.

Robots to Watch Children Showcased
The teddy bear sitting in the corner of the child's room might look normal, until his head starts following the kid around using a face recognition program, perhaps also allowing a parent talk to the child through a special phone, or monitor the child via a camera and wireless Internet connection.

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