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Afghan lawmakers block law on women's rights

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 18th

By KAY JOHNSONAssociated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked legislation on Saturday aimed at strengthening provisions for women's freedoms, arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles and encourage disobedience. The fierce opposition

Congress rethinks 9/11 law on military force

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 16th

By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is rethinking the broad authority it gave the president to wage a war on terror after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in light of how President Barack Obama has used the power to target suspected terrorists with lethal drone strikes

Look at major issues facing Pakistan's new leader

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 12th

By The Associated PressAssociated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) - The winner of Pakistan's historic national election, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, faces a host of problems, including faltering economic growth, worsening energy shortages and continued attacks by militants. FALTERING ECONOMIC

UK prince, injured US officer launch Warrior Games

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 12th

By DAN ELLIOTTAssociated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Combat helicopter pilot Prince Harry of Britain along with Olympic swimming champion Missy Franklin joined an American naval officer who had been blinded in Afghanistan in launching the Warrior Games for wounded service members. Lt.

Pakistan's Sharif gets resounding election victory

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 12th

By SEBASTIAN ABBOT and ASIF SHAHZADAssociated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) - Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif looked poised to return to office with a resounding election victory - a mandate that could make it easier to tackle the country's daunting problems, including growing power

Prince Harry, Missy Franklin launch Warrior Games

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 11th

By DAN ELLIOTTAssociated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Escorted by Britain's Prince Harry and swimming superstar Missy Franklin, a U.S. Navy officer blinded by an improvised bomb in Afghanistan lit an Olympic-style cauldron Saturday to launch the Warrior Games for wounded service members

Prince Harry in Colo. for paralympic Warrior Games

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 11th

By DAN ELLIOTTAssociated Press DENVER (AP) - Britain's Prince Harry, a veteran combat helicopter pilot, is meeting with wounded servicemen and women competing in the paralympic-style Warrior Games in Colorado. The prince plans to attend the opening ceremonies Saturday at the Olympic training

A look at the major issues ahead of Pakistani vote

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 11th

By The Associated PressAssociated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) - National elections come at a time of widespread despair in Pakistan, as the country suffers from faltering economic growth, worsening energy shortages and continued attacks by militants. FALTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH: The economy has grown at

Former Pakistani prime minister declares victory

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 11th

By SEBASTIAN ABBOT and REBECCA SANTANAAssociated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) - Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory following a historic election marred by violence Saturday, a remarkable comeback for a leader once toppled in a military coup and sent into exile. The 63-year-old

Pakistanis head to polls in unpredictable election

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 10th

By SEBASTIAN ABBOT and MUNIR AHMEDAssociated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) - Despite a bloody campaign marred by Taliban attacks, Pakistan was holding historic elections Saturday pitting a former cricket star against a two-time prime minister once exiled by the army and an incumbent blamed for power