US-brokered deal could reinstate Zelaya

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya said Friday that a U.S.-brokered pact will restore him to power in about a week, ending Honduras' isolation four months after soldiers flew the leftist leader into exile in his pajamas.

US-brokered deal could reinstate Zelaya

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Nicaraguan leader's allies protest at US Embassy

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — The Nicaraguan government accused the United States of applying an "interventionist and destabilizing policy" Thursday after the U.S. ambassador criticized a ruling allowing leftist President Daniel Ortega to seek re-election.

Talladega can be Johnson's worst nightmare

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It has come down to Talladega Superspeedway in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, which has hardly resembled a title race over the past four weeks.

Talladega can be Johnson's worst nightmare

Bankruptcy status cuts Asarco profits

The preliminary approval of Grupo Mexico's plan to take Asarco LLC out of bankruptcy is taking a bite out of the Tucson copper company's financial reports.

Troops already hold 12-1 ratio over Taliban in Afghanistan

BRUSSELS — There are already more than 100,000 international troops in Afghanistan working with 200,000 Afghan security forces and police. It adds up to a 12-1 numerical advantage over Taliban rebels, but it hasn't led to anything close to victory.

Troops already hold 12-1 ratio over Taliban in Afghanistan

Study to assess impact of D-M program that hosts out-of-state and foreign jets

An Air National Guard program that brings foreign and out-of-state fighter jets to Tucson for combat training will be under a microscope in coming months as consultants review its impact on city neighborhoods.

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Guinea deal raises more doubts on China's push into Africa

BEIJING — A $7 billion mining deal between Guinea's repressive military regime and a little-known Chinese company underscores China's full-throttle rush into Africa and its willingness to deal with brutal and corrupt governments.

Lebanese want the world to know hummus is theirs

BEIRUT — Lebanese chefs prepared a massive plate of hummus weighing more than 2 tons Saturday that broke a world record organizers said was previously held by Israel — a bid to reaffirm proprietorship over the popular Middle Eastern dip.