An activist exiled from Myanmar called for the government to release pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and urged the U.S. to continue sanctions against it
Exiled Myanmar activist backs sanctions
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The do’s and don’ts of sex with co-workers
As the “sextortion” plot involving David Letterman continues to unfold, chit-chat about sex and the workplace — always a water-cooler favorite — is getting extra play. That’s good news for Nicole Williams, a career expert and author of the in-stores-next-week “Girl on Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success.” The media storm surrounding Letterman, she says, is bringing to the forefront an issue that’s as relevant and pervasive as ever.
Pre-sale surge for Adam Lambert’s debut CD
Season eight “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert is no also-ran. His first album, not due for release until November 24, zoomed to the No
At least 50 dead in Philippines from tropical storm flooding
Torrential rains and subsequent flooding from Tropical Storm Ketsana have claimed at least 50 lives in the Philippines, a government official said Sunday. Five of the deaths occurred in metropolitan Manila, which — along with the nearby province of Rizal — bore the brunt of the downpour, said Gilberto Teodoro, secretary of national defense and chairman of the National Disaster Coordinating Council.
Profile: Who is Robert Mugabe?
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who is scheduled to give a rare interview to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour Thursday, is one of the most controversial world leaders of recent times.
Amanpour gets rare interview with Mugabe
On Amanpour this Thursday, Christiane Amanpour sits down for an exclusive live interview with the President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe. In Mugabe’s first interview with a major Western media outlet in years, Christiane will explore the historic power-sharing agreement with the unity government there, and get the president’s thoughts on the highly-emotive issue of land redistribution.
Hiker’s family finds hope in Ahmadinejad remarks
Family members of one of the three hikers detained in Iran are heartened and hopeful over Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s willingness to ask jurists to handle the case in a timely manner and weigh “maximum leniency” for their release. “We are encouraged by the recent statements of the president that he wants to deal with this matter expeditiously,” said Alex Fattal, brother of hiker Josh Fattal
Web goes nuts for ‘Crasher Squirrel’
Melissa and Jackson Brandts knew right away that the photo from their recent trip to Canada was a good one. However, it wasn’t until the world — and National Geographic — took notice that they realized exactly how good.
Leader’s son says Libya pressed Britain for bomber release deal
Libya pressured the British government to include convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbeset al Megrahi in a 2007 prisoner release agreement tied to trade deals between the two countries, a son of Libya’s leader told CNN on Friday. Britain refused to include al Megrahi in any deal, however, angering the Libyans, who initially told the British that all deals were off, said Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the second-eldest son of Libya’s leader, Col.
Chris Brown says he still loves Rihanna
Pop star Chris Brown has admitted guilt and apologized for assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna in February, but he does not remember hitting the singer, he told CNN’s Larry King. LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Pop star Chris Brown has admitted guilt and apologized for assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna in February, but he does not remember hitting the singer, he told CNN’s Larry King. Looking at police reports about the incident makes him feel like he’s reading about a stranger, Brown said in his first television interview since the arrest