Armstrong to be Stripped of Titles, Banned from Cycling
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said late Thursday it will strip famed cyclist Lance Armstrong of his titles and ban him from competitive cycling.
Ruled Sane, Norwegian Mass Killer Goes to Prison
Norwegian terrorist Anders Behring Breivik was sentenced to a maximum jail term of 21 years on Friday. The court found Breivik, who killed 77 people last year, legally sane.
Heavy Fighting in Syrian Capital
Parts of Syria's capital were under siege Thursday, with pitched fighting reported between Syrian government forces and rebels.
Anti-Nuclear Demonstrators Confront Japan's PM
TOKYO — Japan's prime minister — as well as his predecessor who was in charge of the government during the Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdowns — met Wednesday with activists who have been organizing weekly protests in front of the prime minister's office.