'Burqa Barbie' to Be Auctioned at Children's Charity Event

The iconic children's toy will wear the traditional Islamic dress for an auction in connection with Sotheby's Save the Children charity, The Daily Mail has reported.

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China mine explosion death toll reaches 92 (Reuters)

Reuters - The death toll from China's latest coal mine disaster reached 92 on Sunday, state television said, and hopes dimmed that more survivors would emerge after a gas blast at a colliery in the nation's far northeast.

Death toll from China mine blast rises to 104: media (AFP)

AFP - The death toll from China's deadliest coal mine blast in two years has climbed to 104, local authorities said early Monday, according to state media.

Sudan delays elections by six days (Reuters)

Reuters - Sudan on Sunday announced a six-day delay to long-awaited elections to make up for hold-ups in registering millions of voters in the oil-producing country.

Cruise Ship Passenger Rescued From Ocean

A cruise ship passenger was rescued from the ocean about 20 miles southeast of Miami after he fell overboard.

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Start of ICC trial for two Congolese militiamen (AFP)

AFP - Two Congolese militiamen accused of seeking to wipe out a village blocking a strategic route in an ethnic war, enter the dock in The Hague Tuesday for the International Criminal Court's second trial.

Israel Close to Deal for Captive Soldier?

LIVESHOTS: Prisoner exchange deal to release kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit takes important step forward Israel Strikes Tunnels, Arms Factories in Gaza Strip

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GOP: Fraud in Health Bill

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Bermuda dismisses ammunition case against US woman (AP)

AP - Bermuda's highest court has struck down the conviction of a Florida woman who accidentally brought the ammunition magazine from her gun to the British island territory.

Romanian president, rival face run-off vote: exit polls (AFP)

AFP - Romania's incumbent president and his Social-Democrat rival will face a run-off after Sunday's first round election, exit polls showed, as the recent EU member tries to recover from a political crisis and a deep recession.

Iran releases ex-official on bail in mass trial (AP)

AP - Iran's official news agency reports a former vice president has been released on bail in the mass trial of opposition figures accused of fomenting the country's postelection unrest.

Teen Sex Magazine to Stay on Shelves at Iowa Library

A teen sex magazine will stay on the shelves at the Ames Public Library despite a petition signed by more than 100 parents objecting to the publication.

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Winning hearts and minds with raisins and prayer rugs (McClatchy Newspapers)

McClatchy Newspapers - More than 200 Afghanis waited in line for several hours, enduring a harsh, cool wind and blowing sand.

Police identify Northern Marianas gunman (AFP)

AFP - A gunman who killed four people before turning the weapon on himself during a rampage in the US-administered Northern Mariana Islands has been identified, police said.

Lawyer: 9-11 Defendants Will Tell Jury 'Why They Did It'

A lawyer for one of the five men facing trial for the Sept. 11 attacks says the men plan to plead not guilty and use the trial venue to express their political views.

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King of Pop Wins 4

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Jedward end dream run on X Factor (AFP)

AFP - Super-quiffed Irish twins John and Edward Grimes were dumped from the X Factor on Sunday, ending their dream run, despite Simon Cowell's prediction the teenagers were an "unstoppable machine."