42 Dead, 66 Trapped in China Mine Explosion
A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them.

42 killed in China mine explosion
At least 42 miners were killed in a gas explosion in a coal mine in northeast China Saturday, an official said.

China mine explosion kills 31, traps 78
BEIJING (Reuters) - At least 31 miners were killed and 78 remain trapped 500 meters (yards) underground following a gas blast at a mine in China, state media said on Saturday.

Dozens dead in China mine blast
An explosion at a coal mine in northeastern China killed at least 42 workers early Saturday, state media reported.

China mine blast death toll rises
A gas blast at a coal mine in China kills 42 people and leaves more than 66 trapped, state media reports.

China gas blast kills dozens and leaves 70 trapped in mine
A gas explosion at a staterun coal mine in northern China has killed at least 37 people.

China mine explosion kills 42, traps 66
The blast ripped through the mine at about 2.30 am when there were 528 people at work, but more than 400 have now got out safely.

Life Requested for U.S. Student in Italy
Prosecutors asked an Italian court to hand down life sentences to an American student and her former boyfriend for their alleged roles in a fatal stabbing.

Amanda Knox 'should serve life' for the murder of Meredith Kercher prosecutors urge
Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito should be sentenced to life for the "horrible murder" of Meredith Kercher.

Prosecutor seeks life sentences in Knox case
An Italian prosecutor says Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend should get life sentences if they are convicted over the death of British student Meredith Kercher.

Prosecutor seeks life for Knox in Italy murder trial
PERUGIA, Italy (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors on Saturday called for a life sentence for American university student Amanda Knox and her Italian ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of Briton Meredith Kercher.

Knox prosecutors seek life term
Italian prosecutors seek a life sentence for US student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend over an alleged sexual murder.

Life in jail sought for Meredith Kercher accused
Italian prosecutor seeks maximum term if Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito are convicted of killing British student An Italian prosecutor is seeking life imprisonment for Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito, the pair accused of murdering British student Meredith Kercher. Knox, an American, is accused of instigating the killing two years ago of Kercher, 21, in the central Italian city of Perugia where they were studying and shared an apartment. The Kercher family's lawyer, Francesco Maresca, said: "Yesterday the prosecutors in the case spoke about the argument of the investigation. Today they asked for a life sentence for both defendants." Prosecutors have alleged Kercher, who was on an exchange programme from Leeds University, was killed after refusing to take part in a sex game. Knox, 22, and Raffaele Sollecito, her 25-year-old Italian former boyfriend, deny charges of murder and sexual violence. The next hearing is scheduled for next week and a verdict is expected in early December.

Democrats Clinch Vote for Health Debate
Senate Democrats moved to the brink of a crucial preliminary victory on health care legislation as Senator Mary L. Landrieu said she would vote to bring the bill to the floor.

Healthcare bill gains ahead of U.S. Senate test
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A broad healthcare overhaul moved closer to clearing its first U.S. Senate hurdle on Saturday when one of two wavering Democrats said she would vote to begin debate on the landmark legislation.

Senate set to vote on health bill debate
To debate or not to debate the Senate's health care reform bill; that is the question.

SENATE VOTE LOOMS
Crucial first health care vote in rare Saturday night session. Vote will determine whether debate can go forward on 2,074-page bill.

Key Senator Announces She Will Vote to Begin Health Care Debate
The Louisiana Democrat was one of two remaining party moderates that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid still needed to get enough votes to advance the legislation.

Pak father-son duo held in Italy over Mumbai attacks
Italian police arrested two Pakistani men accused of providing logistical support for 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Mumbai suspects arrested in Italy
Italian police arrest a Pakistani father and son suspected of providing logistical support for last year's Mumbai attacks.

2 arrested in Italy over Mumbai attacks
Two Pakistani men have been arrested in Brescia, northern Italy, in connection with last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, which left 160 people dead.

Suspected Mumbai bombing supporters arrested in Italy
Police in Italy have arrested two Pakistani men suspected of providing support for the attacks in Mumbai last year, that killed more than 160 people.

Four Pakistanis arrested in Italy for Mumbai attacks
Four Pakistani men, including apparently a father-son duo, have been arrested in Italy in connection with last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, Italian police said Saturday.

Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Benedict XVI share 'cordial' talks
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Benedict XVI took significant steps on Saturday to heal the rift between their respective faiths.

Rowan Williams and the Pope in historic meet
The Archbishop of Canterbury met privately with the Pope today in an effort to ease tensions over the Vaticans move to 'poach' Anglican clergy.

What will the Vatican talks achieve?
Will the meeting between the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope ease the tensions between the churches?