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China executes British national despite pleas
BEIJING (AFP) - A Briton said to have serious mental health problems was executed in China Tuesday for drug smuggling despite last-minute pleas for clemency, a move condemned by London, rights groups and his family.
Nations:U.K. Tajikistan People:Gordon Brown Activities:China-U.K. Source:(AFP)
2009-12-29
Iran arrests sister of Nobel laureate
TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian security forces made a wave of new arrests Tuesday, including Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi's sister and a relative of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, pressing forward with a broadening crackdown on the reformist movement in the wake of deadly protests this week.
Nations:Iran People:Barack Obama Activities:2009 Iran Election Source:(AP)
2009-12-29
Key security agencies lack permanent leaders
WASHINGTON - Two federal agencies charged with keeping potential terrorists off airplanes and out of the country have been without their top leaders for nearly a year.
Nations:Nigeria Saudi Arabia People:Barack Obama Activities:2009 Flight 253 Terrorism Plot Source:(AP)
2009-12-29
Broadcasters' woes could spell trouble for free TV
NEW YORK - For more than 60 years, TV stations have broadcast news, sports and entertainment for free and made their money by showing commercials. That might not work much longer.
People:Jeff Zucker Rupert Murdoch Source:(AP)
2009-12-29
Better airport scanners delayed by privacy fears
WASHINGTON - High-tech security scanners that might have prevented the Christmas Day attempt to blow up a jetliner have been installed in only a small number of airports around the world, in large part because of privacy concerns over the way the machines see through clothing.
Nations:Netherlands U.S. People:Ronald Reagan Activities:2009 Flight 253 Terrorism Plot
2009-12-29
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