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Volcano erupts in Iceland, hundreds evacuated (AP)

This frame grab from APTN shows the volcano near the Eyjafjallajoekull glacier, the fifth largest glacier in Iceland, as it begins erupting early Sunday morning March 21, 2010. Fearing flooding from the glacier melt, authorities evacuated some 400 people in the area 160 kilometers (100 miles) southeast of the capital, Reykjavik, as a precaution but no damage or injuries have been reported according to authorities. The last time the volcano erupted was in the 1820s. (AP Photo/APTN)

AP - Authorities evacuated hundreds of people after a volcano erupted beside a glacier in southern Iceland, Iceland's civil protection agency said Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:15:47 GMT

East Jerusalem construction policy unchanged (AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, second left, arrives at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, March 21, 2010. To defuse a grave feud with the U.S., Netanyahu has promised to slow construction in contested east Jerusalem, free Palestinian prisoners and discuss the main issues dividing Israel and the Palestinians in upcoming, U.S.-mediated talks, senior Israeli officials said Sunday. (AP Photo/Uriel Sinai, Pool)

AP - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he would not restrict construction in east Jerusalem, a step requested by the U.S., but would upgrade upcoming indirect talks with the Palestinians to include the main issues dividing them.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:31:15 GMT

Iraqi president demands election recount (AP)

An election campaign poster for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, is seen in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March. 17, 2010. A secular coalition led by former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi challenging the Iraqi prime minister in the country's historic parliamentary elections narrowly pulls ahead for the first time in the overall vote count. (AP Photo / Karim Kadim)

AP - Iraq's president on Sunday called for a recount in this month's parliamentary elections, which have turned into a tight race between the prime minister and a secular rival amid accusations of fraud. A new count could further extend political wrangling in the contentious race.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:48:53 GMT

10 Afghans killed in blast in Helmand province (AP)

Afghan men raise the holy flag during celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

AP - A suicide bomber killed 10 civilians Sunday and wounded seven others in an attack on an Afghan army patrol at a bridge in the southern province of Helmand, an Afghan official said.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:18:47 GMT

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N. Iowa shocks top overall seed Kansas (AP)
Leading by one against the colossus of the bracket, Ali Farokhmanesh stood at the 3-point line, no one around. The prudent play? Pull it out, burn some clock. Not a chance. Taking his shot at history, Farokhmanesh let fly from the wing. Swish! The biggest upset in a tournament full of them was done. Northern Iowa had taken down mighty Kansas.

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:34:00 PDT

Saint Mary's stuns 'Nova, Samhan has 32 (AP)
Omar Samhan was an unstoppable Gael force. The only time the Saint Mary's star slowed down was to enjoy the moment. "Did it really happen?" he shouted outside the locker room. "We won? For real?" For real, Omar. Samhan's ascension into national prominence is blasting off -- and so is Saint Mary's run in the NCAA tournament as the Gaels are improbably headed to the round...

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:56:30 PDT

Nationals send Strasburg to Double-A (AP)
Stephen Strasburg was sent to the minor leagues on Saturday by the Washington Nationals, who told baseball's top pitching prospect he needed to slow down his delivery from the stretch in order to speed up his arrival in the majors. "I'm not a believer that a player can come from amateur baseball and step right into the major leagues," Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said.

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:48:41 PDT

No. 11 Washington ousts No. 3 New Mexico (AP)
Quincy Pondexter and Isaiah Thomas danced to Washington's timeout huddle after finishing yet another second-half fast break with a basket and a bellowing vocal flourish. In their wake, the weary New Mexico players huffed and puffed to the bench, their shoulders sagging. The rest of the NCAA tournament's East Regional had better listen to all that barking.

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:48:00 PDT

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China warns US against sanctions over currency (AP)
AP - China's commerce minister warned the United States on Sunday against imposing trade sanctions over Beijing's currency controls, and said his country was likely to report a trade deficit in March.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:08:16 GMT

GM's SKorean unit recalling nearly 60,000 vehicles (AP)

FILE - In this March 17, 2006 file photo released by the GM Daewoo, GM's Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner, thrid from right, poses with GM Daewoo's President and CEO Nick Reilly, second from right, next to GM Daewoo's new SUV Winstorm car at the GM Daewoo's assembly factory in Bupyung, west of Seoul, South Korea. A total of 45,957 small SUVs sold in South Korea as the Winstorm and Winstorm Maxx are being recalled due to the possibility that the steering wheel can become separated. (AP Photo/ GM Daewoo Corp, HO, File)

AP - General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 automobiles in South Korea due to potential problems with steering wheels, fuel hoses and seats, the company's local unit and the government said Sunday.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:06:46 GMT

British Airways cabin crews strike for 2nd day (AP)

A British Airways plane taxis to take off pasthe control tower at Heathrow Airport in London, Saturday March 20, 2010. The three-day BA cabin crew strike began Saturday and a four-day walkout is scheduled to begin on March 27. BA argues that the disputed changes — including a pay freeze in 2010, a switch to part-time work for 3,000 staff and a reduction in cabin crew sizes from 15 to 14 on long-haul flights from Heathrow airport — are critical for its survival. Unite union argues it was not properly consulted on the changes. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

AP - British Airways cabin crews walked off the job for a second day but the airline says its contingency plans are working well and more planes are taking off than expected.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:53:13 GMT

China to begin trial of 4 Rio Tinto employees (AP)

Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court is seen Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Australia expressed disappointment Thursday that charges of stealing business secrets against one of its citizens would be tried in a closed court in China, and some lawmakers doubted the mining executive involved would get a fair hearing. Australian national Stern Hu is one of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto who are due to face a court in Shanghai on Monday charged with stealing commercial secrets and taking bribes. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

AP - An Australian executive and three other employees of mining giant Rio Tinto face charges of stealing secrets and offering bribes in a Shanghai trial beginning Monday that is viewed as a barometer of China's handling of foreign business.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:32:10 GMT

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Volcano erupts in Iceland, hundreds evacuated (AP)

Raucous, ugly buildup to House health care vote (AP)

Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., is questioned by reporters about an incident involving tea party demonstrators as he leaves a speech by President Obama to House Democrats on Saturday, March 20, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

AP - House Democrats heard it all Saturday — words of inspiration from President Barack Obama and raucous chants of protests from demonstrators. And at times it was flat-out ugly, including some racial epithets aimed at black members of Congress.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:20:30 GMT

Obama close to health law success that eluded past (AP)

** FILE ** In this July 30, 1965 file photo, President Lyndon B. Johnson uses the last of many pens to complete the signing of the Medicare Bill into law at ceremonies at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, July 30, 1965, with former President Harry S. Truman at his side. At rear are Lady Bird Johnson, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, and former first lady Bess Truman. (AP Photo)

AP - Rarely does the government, that big, clumsy, poorly regarded oaf, pull off anything short of war that touches all lives with one act, one stroke of a president's pen. Such a moment now seems near.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:00:37 GMT

Dems predict historic House vote on health care (AP)

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., seated left, has a verbal exchange with Chair Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., center, as Ranking Member David Dreier, R-Calif., left, and James McGovern,D-Mass, right, listen as the House Rules committee meets to discuss the health care legislation on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, March 20, 2010.(AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)

AP - House Democrats are predicting that a rare Sunday session will produce one of the most significant legislative triumphs in decades: passage of a historic bill to overhaul the nation's health care system to provide coverage to millions of people who currently lack it.

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:35:53 GMT