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Father: Lawyer meets with U.S. journalist detained in Iran
An American journalist detained in Iran has received a visit from an attorney, her father said on Monday. “We’re relieved” at news of the attorney’s visit to Roxana Saberi, said her father, Reza Saberi, from his Fargo, North Dakota, home.
Man convicted in child’s videotaped sexual assault
After deliberating for more than four hours, a jury convicted a Nevada man of 22 counts Tuesday for videotaping himself sexually assaulting a toddler, CNN affiliates report. Chester Arthur Stiles, 38, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison
Father says American journalist held; Iran says she lacked permit
An American journalist reported by her father as being detained in Iran had been working there without a permit, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Monday. “In fact, her press card was revoked,” said Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Hassan Qashqavi.
New York Post drops gossip columnist Liz Smith
Which gossip writer has been let go from a New York tabloid? Legendary gossip columnist Liz Smith has been given her walking papers by the New York Post, Smith and the paper confirmed. While no reason was given, New York Post Editor Col Allan said in a statement Tuesday, “The Post is grateful to have been able to publish Liz Smith’s legendary column for so many years
Newspapers in Asia: A Positive Story
There’s a motorcycle-taxi stand near my home in Bangkok, and many of the drivers’ hands are dirty. Not from urban grime or motor oil, but from newsprint.
Wounded Sri Lankans to escape conflict by sea
The Red Cross plans to evacuate 400 sick and wounded civilians from a Sri Lankan beach, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
UBS posts record loss, cuts 1,600 jobs
Switzerland’s biggest bank UBS on Tuesday posted a worse than expected loss of nearly $17 million — the largest ever by a Swiss group — and announced 1,600 new job cuts.
FBI raids peanut butter plant suspected in outbreak
FBI agents Monday raided a rural Georgia peanut butter plant suspected as the source of a nationwide salmonella outbreak, a CNN affiliate reported.
Chelsea begin search for new manager
Chelsea began their hunt for a successor to Luiz Felipe Scolari on Tuesday with Guus Hiddink and former boss Avram Grant the early favorites to replace the sacked Brazilian. Russia coach Hiddink was odds-on with most English bookmakers with Grant also reported to be in the running, just eight months after departing Stamford Bridge following Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester United in the Champions League final. Dutchman Hiddink has an impeccable record in club and international football and his agent Cees van Nieuwenhuizen told BBC Radio Tuesday that he would be open to an offer from Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich