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Al Qaeda-Linked Terrorist Mocks Obama in New Tape

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:31:36 EST

An American who left the U.S. to join an Al Qaeda-linked group in Somalia is condemning President Obama's efforts to seek "a new beginning" with the Muslim world, mocking Obama's "magic of charisma" and warning of more attacks against U.S. interests.

Bomb Attacks Kill Nearly 60 in Iraq

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:04:21 EST

Bombs killed nearly 60 people in Iraq on Thursday in the worst violence since U.S. combat troops withdrew from urban areas last week, and American forces released five Iranian officials suspected of aiding Shiite insurgents.

Teacher Held on Suspicion of Attempted Murder on Students

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:05:31 EST

It is believed that Jack was hit with a weight block used in science experiments. The teacher was arrested.

Hundreds Protest in Iran, Defy Threats of Crackdown

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:19:56 EST

Iranian police fired tear gas into crowds gathered near Tehran University Thursday in the latest clash between pro-reform demonstrators and Iranian authorities.

Sister: Pardon Only Hope for Jailed Journalists in N. Korea

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:15:45 EST

The sister of an American journalist sentenced with a co-worker to 12 years in a North Korean labor camp says a government pardon is their only hope for freedom.

Venezuela Imposes New Regulations on Cable TV, Radio

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:34:32 EST

The new regulations will soon require cable TV companies that use largely locally-produced content to comply with Venezuelan laws governing broadcasters, said Diosdado Cabello, who heads the telecommunications agency.

Mexican Police Find 4 Hacked Bodies Along Highway

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:15:07 EST

Police in western Mexico have found four hacked-up bodies in plastic bags on the side of a highway.

Al Qaeda Book Shows Group Is Scared, Experts Say

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:07:56 EST

A new book published by Al Qaeda shows that the terrorist group is under intense pressure and in "deathly fear" of U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Pakistan, terror experts say.

China Earthquake Injures More Than 300 People

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:20:59 EST

An earthquake rocked southwest China on Thursday evening, injuring at least 336 people and collapsing 10,000 homes, state media said.

Police: Jordanian Man Stabs Sister in Honor Killing

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:00:00 EST

A Jordanian man stabbed his sister to death with a dagger in an "honor killing" because of rumors she was dating a man, a police official said Thursday.

Two Brothers Living on Wall of Building in Brazil

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:31:19 EST

Two brothers in Rio are living over the edge -- literally: sleeping, working and eating on the side of a building 33 feet up in the air.

As Death Toll Rises, Marines Stay Focused in Afghanistan

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:50:25 EST

As the summer offensive into Taliban territory gains strength, the number of soldiers wounded or killed in action has increased. But just as disturbing is a new concern: the recent kidnapping of an American soldier.

Egypt Arrests 25 People It Says Plotted Suez Attacks

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:03:21 EST

Egyptian authorities arrested 25 people on suspicion of plotting attacks on oil pipelines and ships in the Suez Canal, the Interior Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

Coalition Warship Seizes 10 Tons of Drugs in Arabian Sea

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:53:51 EST

A Royal Navy Ship, part of U.S. combined counter-smuggling Task Force 150, seized and destroyed $70 million worth of drugs on board a boat traveling 150 miles off the coast of Salalah, Oman, in the Arabian Sea.

Debris from Air France Flight 447 Sent to France for Probe

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:10:45 EST

More than 600 pieces of Air France Flight 447 are being sent from Brazil to France by ship to be studied further for clues into the June 1 crash, Airbus said Thursday.

Pakistan Refugees Return Home After Military Offensive

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:15:36 EST

Pakistan will allow some 2 million people who fled an army offensive against the Taliban in Swat Valley to return home next week, as the region is now secure.

Ethnic Riots in China Highlight Country's Deep Tensions

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:26:27 EST

It started with boys fighting over fireworks. It became a clash between hundreds of villagers from two competing ethnic groups. Such incidents illustrate the ethnic tension that pervades much of China � and exploded this week, taking 156 lives.

Mexico Outraged by Killing of Anti-Crime Activist

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:14:39 EST

Mexico reacts to slaying of American anti-crime activist with outrage.

South Korea Hit by More Cyberattacks

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:41:54 EST

The third wave of cyber attacks to hit South Korea caused little disruption Thursday, with six of seven Web sites affected quickly back up and running.

Sister: Journalist Held in N. Korea Says She Broke the Law

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:09:56 EST

The sister of an American journalist jailed in North Korea says the woman acknowledged breaking North Korean law during a recent phone call.

Massive Blast in Afghanistan Kills 25

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:47:35 EST

An Interior Ministry spokesman says the massive blast in central Afghanistan has killed 25 people, including 21 civilians and four policemen.