
Nov 3 - By Shino Yuasa, Associated Press Writer
Alarmed by a rise in people jumping to their deaths in front of trains, some Japanese railway operators are installing special blue lights above station platforms they hope will have a soothing effect and reduce suicides.

Oct 9 - By Irwan Firdaus, Associated Press Writer
Indonesian police raided a house near the capital Friday, shooting dead two suspected al-Qaida-linked militants wanted in the suicide bombings of luxury hotels in Jakarta, officials said.
Oct 6 - By Freddy Cuevas, Associated Press Writer
The U.S. Ambassador in Honduras has condemned anti-Semitic remarks by a local radio news director who has been an outspoken opponent of the coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
Sep 30 - By Associated Press
The Supreme Court will consider whether portions of a law that makes it a crime to provide "material support or resources" to designated terrorist groups are unconstitutional.
Sep 17 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, has been hit by a series of terrorist attacks in recent years blamed on Islamist militants. Here is a brief look at major developments:

Sep 16 - By Imron Rosyid, Associated Press Writers
Special forces raided a hide-out Thursday and killed militant mastermind Noordin Muhammed Top, striking at the heart of the terrorist network behind a deadly campaign of suicide attacks in Indonesia, including the Bali nightclub bombings.
Aug 4 - By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press Writer
President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday condemned an attack on an opposition-aligned TV station that he has threatened with closure, announcing that one of his radical supporters was detained for allegedly taking part in the assault.

Jul 17 - By Associated Press
A judge handling one of Venezuela's most politically charged cases said Monday that she was fired after complaining about pressure to rule against an opponent of President Hugo Chavez.

Jul 10 - By Associated Press
The lawyer for the convicted killer of a young French Jew says his client is appealing his sentence.

Jul 8 - By Associated Press
The mayor of Venezuela's capital ended a hunger strike Wednesday after the head of the Organization of American States agreed to meet with him and other opposition leaders to discuss moves by the government they say erode their authority.
Jun 16 - By Marcus Franklin, Associated Press Writer
The number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people killed in bias-motivated incidents increased by 28 percent in 2008 compared to a year ago, according to a national coalition of advocacy groups.
Jun 15 - By Associated Press
One of the three people arrested in an Arizona home invasion that left a little girl and her father dead has been charged with the 1997 slaying of a Hispanic man in Washington state.
Jun 15 - By John Christoffersen, Associated Press Writer
The former wife of popular anti-wrinkle guru Dr. Nicholas Perricone cannot publicly discuss their relationship, Connecticut's highest court said Monday, ruling a confidentiality agreement she had signed when their marriage was on the rocks is still valid.

Jun 11 - By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press Writer
Venezuela's telecommunications regulator asked prosecutors on Tuesday to determine if an opposition-aligned television network is responsible for a talk show guest's suggestion that foes might kill President Hugo Chavez.

Jun 2 - By Rachel Jones, Associated Press Writer
Venezuela's tax agency ordered an anti-government news network to pay $2.3 million in back taxes on Friday, a day after its president was charged in a separate investigation and troops raided his home.

May 23 - By Rachel Jones, Associated Press Writer
Venezuelan prosecutors said Thursday they will arraign the president of an opposition television station on charges related to his car dealership business.
May 13 - By Associated Press
Police have charged a man who allegedly posted a video on YouTube with inciting racism under Australian state law, officials said Thursday. A newspaper report said the video targeted Jews.

Apr 22 - By Carla Salazar, Associated Press Writer
A Venezuelan court has ordered the arrest of a key opponent of President Hugo Chavez who fled to Peru and is seeking political asylum there, prosecutors in Caracas said Wednesday.
Apr 22 - By Dan Nephin, Associated Press Writer
A hospital network is suing its much larger competitor, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and the region's dominant health insurer, claiming they are conspiring to put UPMC's competitors out of business through an illegal monopoly.

Apr 21 - By Carla Salazar, Associated Press Writer
A Venezuelan opposition leader who says he is a victim of political persecution by President Hugo Chavez's government requested political asylum in Peru on Tuesday, one of his lawyers said.
Apr 7 - By Associated Press
Legislators loyal to President Hugo Chavez approved a new law Tuesday that erodes the authority of Caracas' opposition mayor by subordinating him to a government-appointed official.
Apr 7 - By Associated Press
South Korean steelmaker Posco has sent its employees a tough no smoking message and may require them to take blood tests to check if they have kicked the habit.

Apr 3 - By Associated Press
The unexpected success of a song criticizing Chris Brown has caused havoc for two previously unknown bands.
Mar 27 - By Dionne Walker, Associated Press Writer
Six months after Atlanta business leaders set up parking meter-like machines to accept spare change donations and discourage panhandling, just $500 has been deposited — not much help for beggars who say they can sometimes raise $300 in a day on their own.

Mar 21 - By Associated Press
Widows, children and grandchildren of many of those slain by Italy's various mafias are rallying in Naples to protest organized crime.