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.

Ethiopian journo sentenced
An Ethiopian journalist has been jailed for a year for criticising the prime minister, the Committee for the Protection of Journalists said Tuesday.

Yukon Quest mushers en route from Fairbanks
About a half-dozen Alaskan and Yukon mushers are leading the pack at the start of of this year's Yukon Quest International Sled-Dog Race, with 24 dog teams racing from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Whitehorse.

Latvia's president says stopped telling lies 30 years ago (Ria Novosti)
Latvian President Valdis Zatlres has a rare quality: he never lies. At least, that is what he says.Source : Ria Novosti (subscribe)Explore : Russia, World

No rise in demand for Valentine's Day presents, say gift retailers
SINGAPORE: This year, Valentine's Day and the first day of the Lunar New Year fall on the same day - February 14. But gift retailers said this may not necessarily translate into a windfall for them.

Naimatullah wins SAG boxing gold
The 20-year-old from Quetta, displayed superb technique and punching power to win in the bantam-weight category.

Iran opposition leader 'jailed'
An Iranian opposition leader is jailed for six years over unrest following June's disputed presidential election, reports say.

Tel Aviv "savior" accused of enslaving women
A little more than 100 years ago, about 40 people gathered on a desolate sand dune on what is now Tel Aviv, one of Israel's modern cities. The first settlers of Tel Aviv, which means Hill of Spring, ...

Where is the love More than 1/3 of Japanese couples now 'sexless'
One in three married Japanese couples is apparently "sexless," a startling proportion said to be swelling by the year. However, it's not just the marriage bed that's gone cold. Many young couples, too...

13-foot alligator kills girl, 11, during river swim in Brazilian jungle
SAO PAULO (AP) — A 13-foot (4-meter) alligator has reportedly attacked and killed a girl who was swimming in a Brazilian jungle river. Firefighters tell local media that 11-year-old Gigliane do ...

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