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Wilson faces possible House resolution
The House will vote Tuesday on a resolution of disapproval of Rep. Joe Wilson, the South Carolina Republican who yelled “you lie” during President Barack Obama’s health-care speech to a joint session of Congress last week.
Iraqi shoe-thrower won’t be released Monday, family says
The family of an Iraqi journalist jailed for throwing his shoes at then-President George W. Bush said they’ve been told he may not be released as soon as they expected
Early release possible for Iraqi shoe-thrower, attorney says
The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at then-President George W.
Whistleblower sues Afghanistan security firm
A former manager for the private contractor that provides guards for the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan said he tried to blow the whistle more than a year ago about inadequate staffing and improper behavior by guards, including going to brothels and sex trafficking.
Trauma of life in one of Brazil’s most violent slums
An estimated 150,000 people live in Complexo do Alemao, where armed groups fight for turf, and fighting between police forces and ruling groups leave thousands of people trapped by violence.
Queen Elizabeth’s anger at Berlusconi a YouTube hit
Queen Elizabeth II has become a YouTube hit after apparently losing her temper with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi during a photocall for G-20 leaders. The queen joined the G-20 leaders for an official photo to mark the summit. After the photo is taken, Berlusconi can be heard yelling: “Mr Obama,” at the U.S