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In a Nov. 15 story about Egypt's plan to apply for the first Internet domain name written in Arabic, The Associated Press incorrectly quoted Yahoo Inc. co-founder Jerry Yang. Yang said new Internet users in emerging markets "will need Web content, and want more content in their native language, and still others won't just be bound by language and barriers, but have other challenges such as reading, literacy." Yang did not use the word "liberty" in the passage.
United Nations officials forced free-speech advocates to take down a poster over its reference to China's Web restrictions at an Internet conference focused on freedom, saying Monday that it violated a ban on posters at events organized by the world body.
President Barack Obama is joining the Japanese leader in saying the long-standing U.S.-Japanese relationship needs to adapt to the needs of the 21st century.
A U.N. official says an agreement has been reached for sweeping anti-corruption reviews on how countries account for their public assets.
DuPont's CEO Ellen Kullman said Thursday the chemical company is well positioned to outperform the market and global competitors as the economy makes a recovery.
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce says MGM Mirage Chief Executive Jim Murren and "Superfreakonomics" author Steven Levitt will speak to business leaders in southern Nevada at a conference in January.
More than 500 researchers, federal contractors and venture capitalists are expected in the Reno-Sparks area next week to attend a business, energy and technology conference.
President Barack Obama is making his first major address to the Jewish community since taking office.
President Barack Obama means it when he says parents need to be involved in their children's education.
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter says his state's efforts to build a new energy economy can provide a model for addressing climate change and other challenges facing the country and world.
President Barack Obama is inviting Native American leaders to a White House conference on Nov. 5.
The climate for passing gay civil rights laws has never been better, but it could be a decade before another chance comes around, the highest-ranking openly gay official in the Obama administration said Friday.
Mormons should dedicate their lives to serving others and avoid becoming caught up in the details of daily life that could detract from their role as the "Lord's hand" on earth, the church's president said Sunday.
American International Group Inc. is again hosting some of the nation's top financial advisers and says that this time, the gathering at a California resort will cost it just $30,000.
Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias on Tuesday commended the interim president of Honduras for saying he will reverse an emergency decree suspending civil liberties in his country.
It's a challenging time for British politics — not to mention Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Labour Party, which starts its annual convention Sunday.
Twitter was a trending topic Tuesday — and not just on Twitter.
South Dakota must overcome what university president James Abbott characterized as an inferiority complex if it's to produce college graduates who can grow a biotechnology industry that's already taken root.
Talks on Iran's nuclear program will likely be held in Turkey and full U.S. participation may lead to progress in the negotiations, a senior EU official said Tuesday.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Monday that all countries must be willing to accept the criticism of others, a policy that would be a distinct break from the prickly defensiveness of his predecessor Vladimir Putin.
The EU says the United States and five other world powers are expected to meet with Iran's nuclear negotiator on Oct. 1.
The head of the U.N. nuclear monitoring agency is calling for talks between Iran and the U.S. and cautioning against the use of force to resolve international disagreements.
Overriding Western objections, a 150-nation nuclear conference on Friday passed a resolution directly criticizing Israel and its atomic program for the first time in 18 years. Iran hailed the vote as a "glorious moment."
The Coast Guard says radio communications for a routine training exercise in Washington were overheard by the public, leading to news reports and confusion amid Friday's commemorations of the Sept. 11 anniversary.
The United Nations is planning to host a summit in Afghanistan following the country's disputed elections that will bring the new government and key international players together to promote development and democracy in coming years.
Pagans and Goddess Advocates to Speak at the American Academy of Religion (AAR)Take note readers. Another important event this month as Goddess Advocates, Pagans, and those who embrace the ideals of the Sacred Feminine are making themselves visible and leading the way toward promoting better understanding and a more sustainable world. Check it out!
Tory arrested at conference for taking champagneA Tory party member has been arrested after he was accused of stealing a £150 bottle of champagne at the party's conference in Manchester. Philip Whittington, 27, was held on suspicion of theft after staff at the Midland Hotel in Manchester called police.
Secretary fired over meatball snack after 34 years on the jobA Dortmund secretary is fighting for her job of 34 years after being fired for snacking on a meatball from a conference buffet on the job, daily Bild reported on Wednesday.
EXCLUSIVE - New Noise Santa Barbara Interview - Planet Santa Barbara - Local News - ActivitesNew Noise Santa Barbara is a new music industry event in Santa Barbara. It runs from October 8th, 9th and 10th at three different venues. It includes panels and topics from industry powerhouses including the founder of Pandora, inc.
4 arrested in Ill. dogfighting ring at day carePolice say four people who allegedly operated a "horrific" dogfighting ring out of a suburban Chicago home day care have been arrested.
U.N. Study Is Called Unfair to Israel - NYTimes.comU.N. Study Is Called Unfair to Israel
Chile: 129 to be arrested on 'dirty war' chargesA Chilean judge orders the arrest of 129 former security officials in the disappearance of leftists and the slaying of the communist party leadership during the Pinochet dictatorship.
Councillors concerned over prostitution during climate conferenceCentre-left city counsellors are launching a campaign to prevent an increase in prostitution during two-week UN Climate Change Conference in the city this December.
Sisters under Vatican review want answersAn association of U.S. Roman Catholic sisters is raising questions about why they are the target of a Vatican probe that is shaping up to be a review of whether sisters have strayed from church teaching.
Iran calls for ban on striking nuke facilitiesIran wants a 150-nation conference to ban military strikes on nuclear facilities.
Gates: Army to get 22,000 more troopsDefense Secretary Robert Gates has announced that the size of the Army is being increased by 22,000 to help meet deployment needs around the world.
Social Security spends $700,000 on conference A Social Security Administration motivational management conference held at a high-end resort last week cost $700,000, the SSA told investigative reporters with Phoenix station KNXV.
20 police die in apparent rebel attacks in IndiaAt least 20 policemen were killed in two land mine attacks blamed on Maoist rebels and a subsequent gunbattle in eastern India on Sunday, a government minister said.
Seeking Speakers, Authors, Poets, Entertainment, and Workshop Presenters (CALL FOR PROPOSALS)EMPOWERED 2 PROSPER YOUNG-ADULT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE would not exist without quality workshops, presentations, and entertainment venues.
2009 Education Trust National ConferenceEach year, hundreds of educators and advocates from all over the country descend on the Washington area for The Education Trust's national conference.
Palestinian party to hold overdue conferenceThe Palestinians' Fatah party, which controls the West Bank, says the movement will hold its two-decade overdue conference to choose new leadership on Aug. 4, said a top official Sunday.
Coalition Says It's Still StrongThe day started with rumors rampant that Senator Hiram Monserrate, one of the dissident democrats, was going to re-join the democratic conference. The so-called new President Pro Temp of the senate Pedro Espada saying no chance. "He stands with me.
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality meets in St. Petersburg It was all khakis and blazers and notepads inside the bayfront Hilton on Friday.They gathered for a conference.You wouldn't guess what. The Business of Sex.
Vatican Academy of Science Conferences on GMOs: Sponsored by Monsanto!The Vatican Academy of Science is holding a conference this week on GMOs called Transgenic Plants for Food Security in the Context of Development. In other words, they're looking at GMOs.
Miss California crown decision expectedThe Miss California USA pageant is expected to announce its decision over whether Carrie Prejean should keep her state crown amid allegations of contract violations.
Fox Sticking With Schedule - Not Airing Obama News ConferenceThe Fox network is turning down the president's request to show his prime-time news conference on Wednesday. Instead of the president, Fox viewers will see an episode of the Tim Roth drama "Lie to Me."
Avoiding World Conference on Racism Shows Obama's Disrespect For BlacksWe must first ask: Why is the White House reporting to "Jewish leaders" on an issue that is of interest to all Americans, most especially people of color? Has Obama arranged such briefings on Durban II for "Black leaders," "Latino leaders," or "Native American leade …
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