Ex-president: Nigeria violence fed by ethnicity, economics Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted that this week's explosion of violence is not driven by religious tensions between Christians and Muslims. Myanmar bars Suu Kyi's from elections Myanmar's ruling junta has announced a new election law that disqualifies pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from participating in upcoming national elections. Obama: Haiti situation 'remains dire' The situation in Haiti "remains dire," U.S. President Barack Obama says, adding that the rainy season will exacerbate a desperate need for food, medicine and shelter. Russian tycoon wins poison libel case Boris Berezovsky wins his UK libel case against a Russian broadcaster which claimed the Russian oligarch was behind the poisoning of ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko. Biden slams Israeli settlement move The United States will hold both Israel and the Palestinians responsible for any steps that make peace between them more difficult, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday. Fury over Israel 'bulldozer death' The parents of a U.S. woman who was killed as she tried to stop a bulldozer from crushing homes in Gaza are taking Israel's defense ministry to court. Police: 'Jihad Jane' tried suicide in '05 Colleen LaRose, the Pennsylvania woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted to commit suicide in 2005, according to a police report filed at the time. White House continues to slam insurers President Obama is turning up the heat on private health insurers again, taking his increasingly populist health care overhaul pitch on the road to Missouri. 'Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dies at 38 Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said. Beckham's return spoiled Wayne Rooney (right) scores twice as Manchester United crush AC Milan 4-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League and ruin David Beckham's return to Old Trafford.
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