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Arias speaks out about case in jailhouse interview

The convicted murder says her lawyers let her down.


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Afghan students protest women's rights decree

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Hard-line Islamist students protested Wednesday in the Afghan capital demanding the repeal of a presidential decree for women's rights that they say is un-Islamic. It was the latest sign of a backlash against the legal protections passed in the 12 years since the toppling of the Taliban regime known for its harsh treatment of women.ShareThis

College costs could go up, thanks to Washington

A fight may be brewing that could leave college grads paying more.


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Ahold voert vlakke AEX aan

De AEX blijft vlak in afwachting van nieuws rond de Federal Reserve. Ahold voert de stijgers aan.ShareThis

Banken strenger voor mkb

De helft van de banken in Nederland heeft in het eerste kwartaal de leenvoorwaarden voor het midden- en kleinbedrijf verder aangescherpt.ShareThis

Belgische partij wil investeren in Tennet

De Belgische netbeheerder Elia wil participeren in het Nederlandse Tennet.ShareThis

Flexbranche nog niet uit dal

De markt voor flexibele arbeidskrachten blijft zwak. De omzet in de flexbranche loopt dit jaar naar verwachting met 1% terug.ShareThis

Peugeot verhuist R&D-afdeling

Autofabrikant PSA Peugeot Citroen sluit zijn Franse onderzoek- en ontwikkelingscentrum bij Parijs.ShareThis

Garcetti builds lead as L.A. picks new mayor

Councilman Eric Garcetti has opened a growing lead in the race for Los Angeles mayor.


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Iran's Ahmadinejad denounces election decision

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that a decision by election overseers to disqualify his top aide from next month's presidential race is an act of "oppression" and that he will take the case to the country's supreme leader.


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