U.S. Enlists Former Foes to Lead Afghan Army - Most Afghan generals and colonels in the new Afghan National Army were U.S. enemies in the Soviet-built military of the 1980s.

Toyota to recall 436,000 hybrids globally - TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp will recall around 436,000 hybrid cars worldwide, including the 2010 Prius model, according to a document obtained by Reuters on Tuesday.

Iranians Prepare for Risky Clashes - Iran's supreme leader criticized protesters as agents of foreign powers ahead of planned antigovernment demonstrations, setting the stage for clashes that may pose big risks for both sides.

Ukrainian Candidates Turn to U.S. Consultants - Candidates in Ukraine's presidential election relied heavily on American consultants that had previously advised U.S. presidential candidates.

Lorillard to Enter Market for Moist Smokeless Tobacco - Newport cigarette maker Lorillard announced it will soon enter the market for moist smokeless tobacco products, but said that an earlier joint venture with Swedish Match to develop a new product in the U.S. had been mutually terminated.

Legislative Challenge Looms in Costa Rica - Costa Rica's first female president-elect will inherit an uphill battle to enact legislation in this tiny Central American republic.

Yanukovych Win Looks Set in Ukraine - Opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych appeared to win Ukraine's presidential election, near-complete returns showed, but his opponent had not conceded defeat.

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Rep. Murtha, Pennsylvania Democrat, Dies At 77 - U.S. Rep. John Murtha, an influential critic of the Iraq War whose congressional career was shadowed by questions about his ethics, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery.

Doctor Pleads Not Guilty In Michael Jackson's Death - Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star. Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died June 25, entered his plea Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court just hours after he was charged. Murray could face up to four years in prison if convicted.

Enthusiasm For Winter Games Falling In Vancouver - Even as crowds gather in British Columbia to watch the torch on its way to Vancouver, the city's residents are divided over the Olympics. The cost to taxpayers and the increased security presence in the city have some questioning whether playing host is worth the hassle.

Sentiment, success, adventure make Saints "America's" team - - The Dallas Cowboys have long been known as 'America's team' but the New Orleans Saints, who triumphed as underdogs in Sunday's Super Bowl, can now make a good claim to that title.

Critics Worry About Shanghai Expo's Legacy - China's largest city is preparing to host the 2010 World Expo, a world's fair expected to draw 70 million visitors. But critics say construction of the exposition and the face-lift to neighborhoods is bringing environmental concerns and altering the character of the city. Some voices of dissent are being muzzled.

Why All Americans Should Thank Sen. Shelby - Analysis: Alabama GOP Sen. Richard Shelby has place a blanket "hold" on 70 pending federal nominations in hopes of forcing the Senate to adopt some of his earmarks. Such shenanigans might finally prompt Americans to notice the smaller-scale hostage situations other senators conduct.

Kashmir Avalanche Kills Soldiers - An avalanche in the mountains of Indian-controlled Kashmir killed 17 Indian soldiers and injured 17 others near a popular Himalayan ski resort.

Australia Tightens Immigration Rules - Australia tightened its migration rules in favor of English speakers and professionals, saying

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Boeing Engineer Gets 15 Years In Economic Espionage - A Chinese-born engineer convicted in the United States' first economic espionage trial was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for stealing sensitive information on the U.S. space program with the intent of passing it to China.

Seeking A Kinder, Gentler Image For Israel - The U.N.'s Goldstone Report accused both Israel and Hamas of war crimes during last winter's conflict in the Gaza Strip. Now, some say Israel needs to launch an offensive of a different kind: a public relations drive to disassociate itself from words like "occupation" or "conflict."

Congressman John Murtha Dies - Democratic Congressman John Murtha of Pennsylvania has died. He was 77. He had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. The retired Marine Corps officer was an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq.

Workers accounted for at Connecticut blast - - All workers at the Connecticut power plant construction site rocked by a massive explosion on Sunday have been accounted for, leaving the death toll at five, the town's mayor said on Monday.

Pressure grows for Iran sanctions over atomic plans - TEHRAN - International pressure for new sanctions against Iran grew on Monday after Tehran announced plans to make higher-enriched uranium and add 10 nuclear sites in a year, raising Western fears it wants to develop atom bombs.

Iran Takes Next Step In Uranium Enrichment - Iran said Monday it will begin enriching uranium to a higher grade than it has in the past. The U.S. and its partners say they are left with few options than to try to tighten the financial screws over Iran's suspected nuclear weapons ambitions.