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Bahrain adopts reforms to boost parliament powers
Bahrain's king has approved constitutional changes that include giving parliament more powers to question and remove government ministers. (AP, 1 p.m.)
Draft overhaul threatens to convulse Israel
A court order to stop Israel's longtime practice of exempting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from military service has become a central issue in upcoming elections and could reshape the face of the society. If they are forced to serve, their rabbis fear, they could also enter the work force and come under the influence of the secular world. (Associated Press, 1 p.m.)
What China's dissidents are saying about Chen
On Thursday, legal activist Chen Guangcheng told the United States that he wants to leave China, deepening a diplomatic dispute. His case has drawn comments from other prominent Chinese activists and dissidents -- both to Chen directly and in other forums. (Associated Press, 1 p.m.)
Prosecution wants 80 years for Charles Taylor
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor deserves an 80-year sentence for the war crimes he was convicted of last week, including aiding and abetting murder and rape, prosecutors said in a written filing Thursday. (Associated Press, 1 p.m.)
4 students killed as Syrian forces raid university
Syrian forces stormed student dormitories during an anti-government protest at Aleppo University Thursday, firing tear gas and bullets in an hourslong siege that killed at least four students and forced the closure of the state-run school, activists said. (Associated Press, 1 p.m.)
What's at stake in France's election
French voters choose their president Sunday in a race that will have implications for Europe's debt crisis, the Afghanistan war and global diplomacy. (AP, 12:50 p.m.)
UK military shows off missiles to protect Olympics
On a muddy field on the outskirts of London, Britain's military showed off a weapon Thursday it hopes it never has to use. (Associated Press, 12:40 p.m.)
Germany: 4 men charged over al-Qaida terror plot
Four men were charged Thursday with membership in a terrorist organization for allegedly planning to carry out an al-Qaida attack in Germany. (AP, 11:59 a.m.)
Argentine Congress poised to approve YPF takeover
Argentina's congress is set to approve the country's takeover of the formerly state-owned energy company from Spanish shareholders. (Associated Press, 11:49 a.m.)
Rio de Janeiro stripping away 'visual pollution'
Officials in Rio de Janeiro are trying to make one of the globe's most beautiful cities even more stunning. (AP, 11:41 a.m.)
What's at stake in Serbia general election
Serbia, a landlocked nation of 7.1 million in southeast Europe, is holding presidential, parliamentary and municipal elections Sunday. Whoever wins could affect Serbia's future relations with the European Union as well as Kosovo, a one-time province whose declaration of independence Serbia has refused to accept. About 8,500 polling stations open at 7 a.m. (0600 GMT) and close at 8 p.m. ... (AP, 11:41 a.m.)
5 suspects held in Macedonian fishermen killings
A court in Macedonia's capital has issued 30-day detention orders for five men, including two who are still at large, suspected of killing five fishermen in April. (AP, 11:41 a.m.)
Merkel, others, urge treatment for Tymoshenko
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Ukrainian leaders on Thursday to allow jailed ex-Premier Yulia Tymoshenko "proper treatment" for her ailments, as more top officials announced they would boycott the Euro 2012 soccer championship co-hosted by Ukraine. (Associated Press, 11:41 a.m.)
Merkel, others, urge treatment for Tymoshenko
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Ukrainian leaders on Thursday to allow jailed ex-Premier Yulia Tymoshenko "proper treatment" for her ailments, as more top officials announced they would boycott the Euro 2012 soccer championship co-hosted by Ukraine. (Associated Press, 11:40 a.m.)
Russian military ups the ante on missile defense
Russia's top military officer has threatened to carry out a pre-emptive strike on U.S.-led NATO missile defense facilities in Eastern Europe if Washington goes ahead with its controversial plan to build a missile shield. (AP, 11:19 a.m.)
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