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UPCOMING
UK-Royal-Hospital-Death (May update)
The British hospital where a nurse apparently committed suicide after being duped by a hoax call over Prince William's pregnant wife condemned the radio station responsible in a strongly worded letter on Saturday.
Syria-Civil-War (May update)
Syrian rebels across the country are moving toward a unified command, the latest step in a consolidation by the opposition as it seeks to garner stronger international support.
SPORT-Heisman (Will update)
History could be made Saturday if Heisman Trophy voters give the award to Johnny Manziel, the Texas A&M freshman quarterback who goes by the moniker "Johnny Football."
Libya-Benghazi-Probe
U.S. authorities are looking at whether the leader of a post-Mubarak, Egyptian-based terror network played a role in the September 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, according to a U.S. official with direct knowledge of the investigation.
Pakistan Zardari Malala Yousafzai
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday traveled to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the United Kingdom, visiting Malala Yousafzai -- a 15-year-old girl's education advocate who was targeted by Taliban militants
Gaza-Meshaal
Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal called for reconciliation among Palestinian factions, but offered a singular vision that does not recognize Israel and remains committed to armed struggle. Meshaal, in exile for 45 years before visiting Gaza this week, spoke on the 25th anniversary of the founding of Hamas.
Philippines-Typhoon (May update)
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has declared a state of national calamity as the death toll from Typhoon Bopha, the strongest tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in decades, continues to climb.
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Afghanistan-assassination-attempt
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Saturday that a suicide bombing targeting the country's spy chief was planned in the Pakistani city of Quetta, and that he expects to raise the issue with Pakistani authorities.
UK-Royal-Hospital-Death
The British hospital where a nurse apparently committed suicide after being duped by a hoax call over Prince William's pregnant wife condemned the radio station responsible in a strongly worded letter on Saturday.
North-Korea-Rocket
An announced rocket launch by North Korea this month may be delayed, officials there said Saturday, but did not give a reason for the change
Northern-Ireland-Violence
Loyalist paramilitaries are behind some of the violence seen in the past day in Northern Ireland, police said Saturday, as authorities appealed for calm ahead of more protests planned in Belfast.
South-Africa-Mandela-Hospital
South Africa's former leader Nelson Mandela has been admitted to a hospital in Pretoria for tests, but there is "no cause for alarm," President Jacob Zuma said Saturday.
Syria-Civil-War
Syrian rebels across the country are moving toward a unified command, the latest step in a consolidation by the opposition as it seeks to garner stronger international support.
Syria-Britain-Chemical-Weapons
Britain's foreign secretary cited evidence that the Syrian regime could use its stockpile of chemical weapons against rebels battling government forces.
Italy-Berlusconi
Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Saturday he would run again as his country's leader, signaling a return to the limelight for the nation's most flamboyant politician.
Sudan-Iran-Ships
Two Iranian navy warships arrived Saturday morning in Port Sudan, in the second such visit to Sudan within two months, eyewitnesses and officials said.
U.S.A.
SPORT-Heisman
History could be made Saturday if voters for Heisman Trophy, give the award to Johnny Manziel, the Texas A&M freshman quarterback that goes by the moniker "Johnny Football." No freshman has ever won the Heisman, college football's most prestigious award.
US-Court-Marriage
