Feb 09, 2010 12:46AM

Toyota recalls more than 400,000 hybrids

Toyota's president apologized profusely Tuesday, as he announced the global recall of more than 400,000 of the automaker's 2010 hybrid models, including the popular Prius, for problems in their anti-lock braking systems.

Feb 09, 2010 12:14AM

Sources: Pakistani Taliban leader is dead

Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud is dead, three Taliban sources said Tuesday.

Feb 08, 2010 02:18PM

Ripples of Dubai killing spread

A Palestinian man murdered in his Dubai hotel room by a hit squad, the police say, that operated with European passports. Sounds like the plot of a John Le Carré novel, but this is reality and the hunt is on for the killers of top Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.

Feb 08, 2010 08:38PM

Haiti police: Missionaries tried before

The U.S. Baptist missionaries in Haiti who are facing kidnapping charges for trying to take 33 children out of the country last week made an earlier attempt at taking children, a Haitian police officer said.

Feb 08, 2010 08:01PM

Iran official: Window for nuke deal open

Iran's envoy to the International International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the window for nuclear negotiations is still open -- even as tensions rise over Iran's decision to defy the world on uranium enrichment.

Feb 08, 2010 03:31PM

Mexico flooding kills at least 33, government says

Heavy flooding in central Mexico in the past week has killed at least 33 people and left thousands homeless, the government said Monday.

Feb 08, 2010 03:48PM

UN supports Olympic Truce

The United Nations declared its support Monday for the traditional Olympic Truce ahead of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, which begin Friday.

Feb 08, 2010 01:18AM

Sword artist sets world record that's hard to swallow (Reuters)

Reuters - An Australian performance artist set a new Guinness World Record on Monday by simultaneously swallowing 18 swords, each nearly as long as two and a half rulers.

Feb 08, 2010 02:54PM

Latinos say their votes could tip 40 congressional races (McClatchy Newspapers)

McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — Failing to overhaul the nation's immigration system, currently a backburner issue for Congress and President Barack Obama, could play a pivotal role in key mid-term election races in November, according to a new study on Latino voting patterns.

Feb 08, 2010 06:26PM

Still no word from Toyota on Prius recall (AP)

AP - Toyota is close to recalling as many as 300,000 of its popular Prius hybrids over brake problems, according to Japanese media — a decision that would further embarrass a trusted brand suddenly beset by safety problems.

Feb 08, 2010 07:05PM

Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever (AP)

AP - The New Orleans Saints' victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, the Nielsen Co. said Monday.

Feb 08, 2010 04:53PM

Under fire, NY governor Paterson says he's not resigning (Reuters)

Reuters - New York Governor David Paterson on Monday restated his intention to run for governor and denied rumors he might resign over potentially scandalous allegations in a forthcoming news report that fueled new speculation about his political future.

Feb 08, 2010 01:31PM

Security chip that does encryption in PCs hacked (AP)

AP - Deep inside millions of computers is a digital Fort Knox, a special chip with the locks to highly guarded secrets, including classified government reports and confidential business plans. Now a former U.S. Army computer-security specialist has devised a way to break those locks.

Feb 08, 2010 01:47PM

France agrees to sell Russia advanced warship (AP)

AP - France has agreed to sell Russia an advanced amphibious warship and is considering a Russian request for three more, French defense officials said Monday. It would be the first major arms deal between Russia and a NATO member.

Feb 09, 2010 12:32AM

Toyota in global recall of Prius

Carmaker Toyota is recalling 400,000 hybrid cars worldwide, including 8,500 in the UK, because of braking problems.

Feb 08, 2010 05:23PM

Ice 'probable cause' of BA crash

The fault which caused a plane to crash land at Heathrow Airport in January 2008 was "unrecognised", a report says.

Feb 08, 2010 06:03PM

Fertile forties pregnancy warning

Experts fear older women are ditching contraception in the mistaken belief that fertility wanes at a certain age.

Feb 09, 2010 01:28AM

Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching'

Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.

Feb 08, 2010 05:03PM

MPs to decide on vote referendum

MPs are to vote on Gordon Brown's plan for a referendum on changing Britain's "first past the post" voting system.

Feb 08, 2010 07:24PM

BBC revealing total performer pay

The BBC is to reveal the total amount paid to its performers who broadcast on radio and television.

Feb 08, 2010 02:52PM

UK soldier killed in Afghanistan

A UK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment has been killed by an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.