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Real Madrid 1, Barcelona 1: Madrid Rallies for Draw Against Barcelona

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 05:39 PM PDT

Real Madrid, playing down a man for most of the second half, rallied for a 1-1 tie against Spanish leader Barcelona on a late penalty kick by Christiano Ronaldo.

The Texas Tribune: Cartel Violence Complicates Tick Eradication Plan

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 05:40 PM PDT

Drug-cartel violence in Mexico is complicating a program to eradicate fever ticks on Mexican cattle. Half a million or so head of the cattle typically enter the state each year.

Brazilian Criticizes Wealthy Nations’ Economic Policies

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 06:05 PM PDT

Finance Minister Guido Mantega said the United States and other countries were trying to "export their way" out of economic problems.

In Iraq, Bottoms Up for Democracy

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 11:58 AM PDT

Can Islam and personal freedoms coexist in Iraq? The hopping Baghdad bar scene suggests they might — for now.

Patience Is Urged on Tunisia Reform

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 05:01 PM PDT

Tunisia has made a good start in its transition to democracy but faces a major challenge in meeting people's expectations of fast progress, the chairman of Europe's main rights and security watchdog group said Saturday.

Chemicals Were Injected Into Wells, Report Says

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 05:23 PM PDT

Oil and gas companies put hazardous or carcinogenic chemicals into wells during a drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing, according to a Congressional study.

Soccer Roundup: Manchester City Advances to Final of the F.A. Cup

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 12:35 PM PDT

Yaya Touré scored the game's only goal Saturday as Manchester City advanced to the final of the English F.A. Cup.

Iran Says Stuxnet Worm Could Have Caused Huge Damage

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 01:13 PM PDT

A senior Iranian military official involved in investigating a mysterious computer worm targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and other industrial sites said Saturday the malware could have caused large-scale accidents and loss of life.

Economic View: Euro vs. Invasion of the Zombie Banks

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 09:33 AM PDT

If euros inside and outside Ireland or Portugal are not equal in value in the eyes of the marketplace, sooner or later the legally fixed price parity will fall apart.

Pinned Down in Battered City, Libyan Rebels Endure With Grit and Dirt

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 04:40 PM PDT

Kept alive by tenuous resupply, rebels in Misurata have prevented their city from being overrun for nearly two months with a maze of fighting positions and tank obstacles.

Fishermen in Amazon See a Rival in Dolphins

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 06:06 PM PDT

The Amazon's pink dolphins are protected by law, but fishermen kill them to use as bait.

Street Clashes Shake Burkina Faso

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 01:10 PM PDT

Angry merchants marched through the capital to protest the looting prompted by soldiers protesting their unpaid housing allowances.

Afghan and Pakistani Leaders Meet in Peace Bid

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 05:47 PM PDT

A meeting hinted at a renewed peace effort, which many analysts consider critical to the success of any deal with the Taliban.

Somali Pirates Release Some Prisoners

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 10:30 PM PDT

More than $3 million in ransom was received by the hijackers, who continue to hold some Indian hostages in hopes of winning the release of pirates held by India.

Week in Review: The French, the Veil and the Look

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 12:25 PM PDT

Why don't the French like Muslim full-face veils? So many reasons, but one explanation is cultural: in France, the eyes are supposed to meet in public.

Syrian Leader Says He Will Lift Emergency Law

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 04:30 PM PDT

In a televised speech, President Bashar al-Assad introduced a raft of new proposals, including a pledge to end the country's controversial emergency law, but implied that further protests would not be tolerated.

Egyptian Court Formally Breaks Up Mubarak’s Party

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 12:13 PM PDT

The dissolution of the National Democratic Party continued the process of dismantling Hosni Mubarak's institutions of power.

Levels of Radioactive Materials Rise Near Japanese Plant

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 11:36 AM PDT

The increase in levels of radioactive materials in seawater raised the possibility of new leaks at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the government said.

Wheelspin: Wine Country Tribute to Italy’s Fine Vintages

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 02:06 PM PDT

In honor of the Mille Miglia road races in Italy, a California man years ago started a similar event in Northern California's wine country with vintage cars. This year's rally begins on April 24.

Women Irate at Remarks by President of Yemen

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 04:40 PM PDT

President Ali Abdullah Saleh had criticized the demonstrations aimed at toppling him as anti-Islam for allowing women to join men.