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Freed Colombia hostage to write play

She came to France, where her two children live, on Friday. Nonstop schedule since her Paris arrival Since her arrival in Paris, she has maintained a nonstop schedule, clearly having lost none of the drive that propelled her into a danger zone where ...

Pakistan marks Red Mosque siege

The siege seriously weakened the government's reputation among ordinary Pakistanis, many of whom believe far more people died, including women and children.

Bikes thrive in China despite car invasion

Yet despite China's leap into modernity, the bicycle is far from dead — its numbers are growing. For many Chinese, pedal power remains a mainstay — for commuting, sending children to school or making a living.

Afghan officials: U.S. missiles killed 27 civilians

Gul said the group killed included men, women and children. Six of those wounded were taken to the provincial hospital in Jalalabad. Lal Wazir, an Afghan who helped bring the wounded to the hospital, said the airstrike occurred at 6:30 a.m.

New book uses food to explore Mandela's life

She interviewed Mandela, and scores of other people, including his children, wives, friends, even his prison guards, one of whom attended Saturday's book launch with his wife, who used to bake Christmas cakes for Mandela and other prisoners.