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Asian Markets Follow Wall Street's Grim Example

Asian markets lost big on Tuesday after Wall Street's massive retreat the day before, but European stocks were little changed in early trading.

American Cruise Ship Evades Somali Pirates

An american cruise ship, with more than 1,000 passengers and crew aboard was targeted by pirates off the coast of Somalia over the weekend but managed to evade the hijackers, the company said Tuesday.

Thai Protesters To Quit Airports After PM Resigns

Anti-government protesters in Thailand will end their weeklong occupation of the capital's airports, a leader said Tuesday, after the prime minister said he would step down, honoring a court ruling that bars him from politics and disbands the ruling party.

India Demands Action Against Mumbai Plotters

India has demanded that neighboring Pakistan hand over suspected terrorists believed to have been involved in plotting last week's devastating attacks in Mumbai that killed more than 172 people and wounding 239.

Vatican Opposes U.N. Gay Rights Declaration

The Vatican has taken a stand against a proposed United Nations declaration for universal decriminalization of homosexuality, claiming it would put pressure on countries that outlaw same-sex unions.

'Chemical Ali' Gets Second Death Sentence

A special Iraqi court sentenced one of Saddam Hussein's cousins, a former official known as "Chemical Ali," to death for a second time on Tuesday.