Gates: US Forces in Afghanistan May Speed Up Security Handover Mar 10, 2010 - Photo: AP US Defense Secretary Robert Gates says US forces in Afghanistan may start handing over security responsibilities to Afghan authorities before the July 2011 target date.

Russian police 'used drivers as human shield' Mar 10, 2010 - Russia has launched a criminal inquiry following claims that traffic police used civilian motorists as a "human shield" to stop suspected criminals.

Swedish cartoonist receives fresh death threats Mar 10, 2010 - STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The Swedish cartoonist whose sketch of the Prophet Mohammad has made him the target of Muslim anger said on Wednesday he had received more death threats since arrests were made this week over an alleged plot to kill him.

Dalai Lama Expresses 'Little Hope' for Progress With China on Tibetan Issue Mar 10, 2010 - Photo: AP Tibet's exiled spiritual leader is expressing frustration in his latest assessment of the situation in his homeland.

US-Iran tension plays out in Afghanistan Mar 10, 2010 - KABUL - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad used a brief visit to Afghanistan on Wednesday to lob insults at the United States and argue that international forces won't stop terrorism and will only lead to more civilian deaths.

US Sen Corker: no exemptions in new watchdog bill

Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal

Texas ed board set to take 1st vote since primary

Santorum makes pitch for Iowa evangelical voters

Panel Releases Proposal to Set US Standards for Education

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