China's 'meteoric rise' as a science power

More than one out of every 10 scientific papers published in the period from 2004 to 2008 came from China. STORY HIGHLIGHTSChina moves from sixth place to second in the publication of science articlesThe United States remains on top, but its dominance is slippingChina's influence isn't growing as fast as its outputThe findings come from the Royal Society in BritainRELATED TOPICSChinaHong Kong London (CNN) -- China is experiencing a "meteoric rise" in the publication of scientific papers in the past two decades, and while the United States remains on top, its dominance is slipping, a new study found this week. Fewer than one out of 20 of the world's scientific articles came out of China in the decade up to 2003, the study shows. But the number rose to more than one out of 10 in the period from...

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Former President Carter returns to Cuba

Jimmy Carter arrives in CubaSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Carter visits a Jewish center and temple and meets with the archbishop of HavanaThe trip is officially to strengthen bilateral tiesHowever, there are hopes the ex-president may try to lobby for an American prisonerThe U.S. contractor was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, landed in Havana on Monday for a private visit aimed at reducing tension between the Cold War enemies and seeing first-hand the economic reforms sweeping the communist island. But expectations are high that Carter also will work behind the scenes to secure the release of American contractor Alan Gross, who was recently sentenced to 15 years in a Cuban prison. Unlike his first visit in 2002,...

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Witnesses: Syrian forces patrol restive cities

At least 37 people have died in violent protests since last week in Daraa, the U.N says. STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Witness: Syrian security forces move to disperse protesters in DaraaNEW: Mysterious black-shirted men terrorize residents in Latakia, witness saysDaraa is extremely tense, according to a witnessU.N.: At least 37 people have died in clashes between protesters and security forces (CNN) -- Syrian security forces flooded the restive cities of Daraa and Latakia on Monday, patrolling the streets, protecting government buildings and in at least one case clashing with protesters, according to witnesses.Both cities have been the scene of violent clashes between protesters and security forces in recent days, with at least 37 deaths since last...

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At least 121 killed in Yemen explosion

Ammunition factory explodes in YemenSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: At least 121 die and 45 are injured when an ammunition factory explodes, medical sources sayThe dead and wounded were ransacking the factory, security officials sayThe blast comes amid anti-government demonstrations and a fight against al QaedaPresident Saleh says he's best equipped to fight the IslamistsRELATED TOPICSYemenYemeni Politics (CNN) -- At least 121 people were killed and 45 injured in an explosion at an ammunition factory in southern Yemen on Monday, medical sources said. The death toll was expected to rise, said the sources, who asked that they not be identified because they are not authorized to speak to the news media. Two of them work at Republican Hospital in Abyan. Most of the dead and injured were locals who had been...

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U.S. official: Fewer assets devoted to Libya already

Smoke billows as Libyan rebels progress westward from Bin Jawad toward Moammar Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte on Monday. STORY HIGHLIGHTSAt least 2 ships not involved in daily operations nowU.S. doesn't need to be able to fire as many Tomahawk missiles, official saysPresence won't be drastically reduced yetRELATED TOPICSLibyaMoammar GadhafiUnited StatesWar and Conflict (CNN) -- The U.S. military has already reduced its day-to-day presence in the operation in and around Libya, according to a defense official."Some of the ships have peeled off, but are still in the region," said the official, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the mission. At least two of the ships involved in the initial phase of establishing the no-fly...

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Radioactive water found outside nuclear plant in Japan

Radioactivity 100,000 times normalSTORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: Japanese official says contaminated water overflow a threatPlutonium found in small quantities on plant groundsPower restored to No. 3 reactor Radioactive water, possible containment leak plague plant Tokyo (CNN) -- The Japanese company trying to contain the release of radiation from its Fukushima nuclear plant must pour enough water to cool its damaged reactors without creating an overflow of contaminated water from the plant, a government official said Tuesday. Yukio Edano, Japan's chief Cabinet secretary and the government's point man for the nation's nuclear crisis, said the effort to prevent the reactors from overheating "must be given priority." But Edano acknowledge the danger posed by continuing to pour water into them. "If we...

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Gadhafi son was on U.S. internship

Khamis Gadhafi, son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, was seen on live Libyan state TV Monday night. STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Libyan leaders son, Khamis Gadhafi. seen on live TV MondayNEW: The younger Gadhafi's TV appearance counters rumors of his deathYoungest son runs elite special forcesInternship sponsor "shocked and outraged" by son's role in fightingRELATED TOPICSMoammar GadhafiLibyaU.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Washington (CNN) -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's youngest son, who runs the country's elite special forces for his father's regime, was on an internship program in the United States when public unrest exploded in Libya last month. Khamis Gadhafi abruptly cut off his visit and returned to Libya, where he has led the 32nd Reinforced Brigade, known at the Khamis Brigade, in its brutal...

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Reactions to Obama's address on Libya

By the CNN Wire Staff STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Bill Richardson: Obama explained the purpose -- to avert a humanitarian disasterSen. John McCain: Obama saying regime change won't be pursued militarily is "puzzling" CNN's Fareed Zakaria: "Important" speech explains U.S. military response is limitedRudolph Giuliani: "The president's speech tonight has made things even murkier" (CNN) -- In a televised address Monday night, U.S. President Barack Obama explained the reasons he involved the U.S. military in the U.N.-authorized mission in Libya, saying "it was not in our national interest" to let the citizens of a rebel stronghold suffer a massacre at the hands of approaching pro-government forces. Obama also said that NATO would take full control of the military mission on Wednesday. Following is a...

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Some Japanese staying put despite radiation threat

Japanese residents: We're not leavingSTORY HIGHLIGHTSSome Japanese residents in the evacuation zone are refusing to leaveDamage to roads within the 12-mile evacuation area renders transportation difficultOfficials again urge residents near the Fukushima nuclear plant to evacuate (CNN) -- In Futaba, Japan, the threat of death by radiation poisoning is not enough to compel some residents to obey the Japanese government's order to leave their homes. Futaba is within the 12-mile evacuation zone surrounding the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant where crews are struggling to contain radiation spilling out of the facility -- a disaster created by a March 11 earthquake-triggered tsunami. The nuclear accident has turned Futaba into a ghost town, almost. Trains no longer run to this northern Japan...

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World leaders meet to put more pressure on Gadhafi

design by binbangkt World leaders will look for ways to strengthen the U.N. resolution that created a no-fly zone over Libya. STORY HIGHLIGHTSMore than 40 foreign ministers, regional groups and top diplomats will meet in LondonOrganizers say they want to strengthen no-fly zone in LibyaU.S. President Obama makes his case for intervention in LibyaRebels enter Gadhafi loyalist territory, then flee gunfireRELATED TOPICSUnited NationsLibya Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- As fighting between government and rebel forces rages on in several Libyan towns, world leaders will gather Tuesday in London to plan ways to put pressure on leader Moammar Gadhafi.More than 40 foreign ministers and representatives from regional groups will attend the conference, including...

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Libyan rebels run into resistance

Libyan rebels continue westward pushSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: U.S. President Obama makes his case for intervention in LibyaNEW: Diplomats prepare to meet in LondonRebels enter Gadhafi loyalist territory, then flee gunfire, they sayLibyan state television claims civilians are injured from Sabha bombing Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Opposition fighters continued to push west, entering territory loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, but were quickly beaten back, rebels told CNN, as diplomats arrived Tuesday in London to discuss the crisis. The setback for the rebels highlights the tenuous nature of their recent gains and suggests they might face more resistance in the days to come. As they moved into Umm el Ghindel -- near Sirte, Gadhafi's birthplace -- rebels began searching homes and found that Gadhafi's...

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Carter lands in Cuba, may discuss jailed American contractor

Jimmy Carter arrives in CubaSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Carter lands in Cuba and is greeted by Foreign Minister Bruno RodriguezThe trip is officially to strengthen bilateral tiesHowever, the ex-president may try to lobby for an American prisonerThe U.S. contractor was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, landed in Havana Monday for a private visit aimed at lowering tension between the Cold War enemies and seeing firsthand the economic reforms sweeping the communist island. Unlike his first visit in 2002, when then-Cuban President Fidel Castro personally greeted Carter on the tarmac, this time Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez was on hand to receive the former American...

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Death penalty possible for parents charged in child's death

Jorge and Carmen Barahona have been charged with murder, child abuse and child neglect. STORY HIGHLIGHTSProsecutor files notice with the court that death penalty may be soughtCarmen and Jorge Barahona plead not guity Monday to murder and other chargesThey're charged with first-degree murder in death of their 10-year-old adopted daughterCase led to a review of Florida's Department of Children and Families Miami (CNN) -- A Florida prosecutor told the court she intends to seek the death penalty in a case where a 10-year-old girl was found dead in the back of her father's truck. Carmen and Jorge Barahona, the adopted parents of the girl, Nubia Barahona, have been charged with first-degree murder. In Florida, the prosecution must file a notice at the beginning of the legal proceedings if it plans...

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Libyan rebels target Gadhafi's birthplace

Libyan rebels continue westward pushSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Rebels enter Gadhafi loyalist territory, then flee gunfire, rebels sayA rebel says Gadhafi forces raised a white flag, then shot themNATO's chief says the aim in Libya is to protect people, not arm themLibyan state television claims civilians are injured from Sabha bombing Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Libyan opposition fighters Monday entered territory loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, but soon had to flee amid a barrage of gunfire, rebels told CNN. As they moved into Umm el Ghindel -- near Sirte, Gadhafi's birthplace -- they began searching some homes and found that Gadhafi's forces had armed residents in the area, rebels said. As they were talking to residents, asking them to join the opposition, gunfire broke out. Rebels told CNN...

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Girl, denied access to U.S., will try again

By the CNN Wire Staff STORY HIGHLIGHTSEmily Ruiz, 4, a U.S. citizen, was turned away at airportShe was traveling with her Guatemalan grandfather, who was denied entryHer father says he didn't understand what was happening (CNN) -- A 4-year-old U.S. citizen who was denied entry into the country earlier this month will attempt the journey again, an attorney representing her said. Emily Ruiz, the daughter of two Guatemalan immigrants who are living in the United States illegally, had spent five months vacationing with her grandparents in Guatemala. When the grandfather flew her home this month, however, he was stopped at the airport for a previous immigration violation. He was denied entry into the United States, and it placed Emily in the middle of an immigration quagmire. According to her...

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Controversial 9/11 ad pulled, agency says

By Jordana Ossad, CNN STORY HIGHLIGHTSAgency says controversial 9/11 ad will not run againThe stock photo of model and firefighter was alteredIn the original, Keiley was holding a helmet New York (CNN) -- A controversial 9/11 ad with an altered picture of a model firefighter holding a picture of the aftermath of the World Trade Center attack under the headline "I was there" will not be running again, according to the ad agency which was responsible for the ad. Robert Keiley is the model in the ad and is a firefighter with the Fire Department of New York, according to John Barker, the president of ad agency Barker DZP. However he was not at Ground Zero right after the 9/11attacks in 2001; he became a firefighter with the FDNY in 2004. "The intent of the ad is a positive one," Barker told CNN....

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Why does 'nuclear' scare us so much?

South Korean environmental activists demonstrate to oppose nuclear power in Seoul on Monday. STORY HIGHLIGHTSRisk equals the probability of consequences multiplied by the severity of consequencesPeople generally think about risk from an emotional perspectiveSome say our fear of nuclear energy dates back before radioactivity was discoveredDr. Drew Pinsky is coming to HLN with a new nightly show discussing extreme human behavior, with a focus not on what happened, but why it happened. The "Dr. Drew" show premieres Monday, April 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HLN. (CNN) -- Say it aloud: NUCLEAR. How does it make you feel? Many people have negative associations with the word, feelings that have been magnified since a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled a power plant called Fukushima Daiichi in Japan...

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British Airways crew members vote for strike

BA's cabin crew employees have been embroiled in an ongoing wage dispute over the past two years. STORY HIGHLIGHTSUnion representing BA crew members says the employees favor strike actionAbout 7,000 crew members voted and 83% wanted strikeBA's cabin crew employees in ongoing wage dispute with managementRELATED TOPICSBritish Airways plc (CNN) -- The union representing many British Airways cabin crew members said the employees had voted to strike, though a date wasn't specified. The union Unite said that just under 7,000 crew members voted, and that about 83% voted for strike action. BA's cabin crew employees have been embroiled in an ongoing wage dispute over the past two years, said Len McCluskey, Unite general secretary. "This vote shows that cabin crew remain determined to win justice....

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BlackBerry's PlayBook tablet may face uphill battle

The BlackBerry PlayBook will support Android apps -- but will that be enough to make it a hit? STORY HIGHLIGHTSBlackBerry's PlayBook tablet hits stores April 19 and will start at $499In an effort to make the PlayBook more attractive, BlackBerry is opening it to Android appsBut few Android app developers may be willing to jump through hurdles for an unproven tablet The PlayBook also falls short in terms of supporting integrated BlackBerry messaging servicesRELATED TOPICSBlackBerry Mobile DevicesAppsTablet ComputersEditor's note: Amy Gahran writes about mobile tech for CNN.com. She is a San Francisco Bay Area writer and media consultant whose blog, Contentious.com, explores how people communicate in the online age. (CNN) -- Once the most popular smartphone, the BlackBerry has been losing ground...

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Unrest: Middle East and North Africa, country by country

By The CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Demonstrations have spread across parts of the Middle East and North Africa. Here is the latest from each country and the roots of the unrest. . NEW DEVELOPMENTS. EGYPT . -- Voters in Egypt will elect members of parliament in September and cast ballots for president sometime after that, a member of the ruling military council said Monday. Gen. Mamdou Shahen said the elections would not be held under Egypt's emergency law, though he did not specify when the law would be lifted. . -- Egypt's military rulers shortened the nationwide curfew. It now applies from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. .LIBYA . -- Opposition fighters Monday entered territory loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, but soon had to flee amid a barrage of gunfire, rebels told CNN. As they moved into Umm el...

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Japan's nuclear contamination spreads to more U.S. states

By the CNN Wire Staff STORY HIGHLIGHTSGrowing number of U.S. states affected, but none at levels that threaten public healthAt least 15 states report detecting radioisotopes in air or water or both"The levels detected are far below levels of public health concern," says EPA (CNN) -- Minuscule levels of radiation from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant incident have been detected in a widening number of U.S. states, but the Environmental Protection Agency reaffirmed this week that the levels represent no threat to public health. "To date, data from EPA's real-time radiation air monitoring networks continue to show typical fluctuations in background radiation levels," said Jonathan Edwards, director of the EPA's Radiation Protection Division, in a statement Monday. "The levels we are seeing are...

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Analysts debate goals of Obama Libya speech

What to expect from Obama's Libya speechSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Sen. McConnell asks Obama to explain America's security interest in LibyaHistorian Doris Kearns Goodwin says Obama needs to explain the U.S. military interventionThe president speaks to the nation Monday night amid fierce debateSome critics worry about the U.S. engaging in another war in a mainly Muslim countryTune in to CNN, CNN.com/live, or on the CNN app for iPhone tonight at 7:30 ET for live coverage of President Obama's speech on Libya. Then at 8 and 9 p.m., get expert analysis on "In the Arena" and "Piers Morgan Tonight" -- only on CNN. Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama plans to address the nation at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday, following calls from across the political spectrum for the U.S. leader to clarify America's role...

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Status report: Reactor-by-reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi plant

Living near a nuclear plantSTORY HIGHLIGHTSThe temperature is rising in the No. 1 reactor, an official saysEfforts continue to set up more permanent power supplies for each of the unitsAuthorities are plotting how to pump highly radioactive water from two basements (CNN) -- Since March 11, the six reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have been in various states of disrepair after being battered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Here is the latest on the status of each reactor and what is being done to prevent further emissions of radioactive material. .Reactor No. 1 . Unit 1's core has been damaged, but its containment vessel was not, according to the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, a trade group. Radioactive water was reported in the unit's turbine plant...

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Magazine launch for gay military members announced

OutServe, a publication for gay troops, may soon be displayed at military installations worldwide, an advocacy group says. STORY HIGHLIGHTSGay magazine to appear to selected military bases, statement from publisher saidMagazines objective is to support LGBT members in the military, said group's leader OutServe says it is an underground network of actively serving members of the military RELATED TOPICSGays in the MilitaryDon't Ask, Don't TellLGBT IssuesArmed Forces Washington (CNN) -- A magazine designed for and by gay military members may soon be displayed at military installations worldwide, an advocacy group announced Monday. "Our first objective with the magazine is to let all the gay, lesbian, bi, and trans members currently serving know that they are not alone," an active-duty officer...

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April on Inside the Middle East

An Egyptian woman stands in front of graffiti in Cairo's Tahrir Square. STORY HIGHLIGHTSArtists are being inspired by current events taking place in the Middle EastIn Jordan, two brothers are getting a laugh with their political cartoons In Beirut, the Kabbani twins deliver social messages through graffiti, music and fashion (CNN) -- In April, Inside the Middle East discovers how some of the region's most creative artists are being inspired by current events taking place in the Middle East. Egyptian artists inspired by the revolution We visit Art Dubai to talk to Egyptian artists who interrupted their work when revolution came to Tahrir Square and repainted the country's political landscape. Inspired by the events they witnessed in person, the artists have been given a new perspective on their...

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Highly radioactive water found in tunnel outside nuclear plant

NGOs critical of Japan's quake responseSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Water in a tunnel connected to a No. 2 unit building emits 1,000 millisieverts per hourNEW: That is 100,00 times normal levels for coolants inside a nuclear reactor NEW: Airborne radiation readings near that tunnel are also high, officials sayNEW: Officials are trying to determine whether the water overflowed and went into the Pacific Tokyo (CNN) -- Water found in a tunnel at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has alarmingly high radiation readings, officials said Monday, adding that it is unclear how or why the tainted water got out of the building. The water at the plant is emitting more than 1,000 millisieverts per hour of radioactivity -- a level the plant's owner had said is at least 100,000 times normal levels for coolants...

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Mass graves replace elaborate funerals in northern Japan

Mass funerals bring Japan new heartacheSTORY HIGHLIGHTSBuddhist funerals typically are highly ritualizedThe town of Kamaishi lacks the resources to cremate the deadThe bodies must be buried in mass graves to prevent a disease outbreakOfficials say the mass burials are temporary Kamaishi, Japan (CNN) -- Ikuo Fujiwara stops in front of the wreckage of the Buddhist temple, brings his hands together and prays. The monk bursts into tears, an involuntary act, as he asks heaven what he can do to comfort his destroyed hometown and begin to rebuild his house of worship. Fujiwara needs heaven to speak to him, for he must preside over Kamaishi's first mass burials in memory. Behind his temple, the sound of heavy machinery digging giant ditches for unmarked coffins echoes through the shattered remains...

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NATO: Libya mission will be to protect, not arm

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: "We are there to protect civilians ... and that will be our focus." STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: NATO is expected to control no-fly zone by end of the day MondayNATO's secretary general says NATO's goal is to protect civilians"We are not in Libya to arm people, but to protect people," he saidNATO is taking the lead in enforcing the U.N. resolution Tune in to CNN tonight at 7 ET for live coverage of President Obama's speech on Libya . Then at 8 and 9 p.m., get expert analysis on "In the Arena" and "Piers Morgan Tonight" -- only on CNN. Brussels, Belgium (CNN) -- NATO's secretary general ruled out arming Libyan rebels Monday as the alliance continued to take over command and control of the entire Libyan mission. The first NATO sorties to maintain the no-fly...

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Witness: Daraa tense as troops, security forces flood city

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Djokovic storms to 20th consecutive win

Novak Djokovic has become only the third player to reach 20 matches unbeaten from the start of the season. STORY HIGHLIGHTSNovak Djokovic wins his 20th consecutive match to reach last 16 of the Miami MastersDjokovic beats James Blake 6-2 6-0 to become only third player to reach that markJuan Martin del Potro maintains recovery with win over fourth seed Robin SoderlingKim Clijsters and Vera Zvonareva through to last 16 in women's section (CNN) -- Novak Djokovic is through to the last 16 of the Sony Ericsson Masters in Miami, thrashing James Blake in straight sets to win his 20th consecutive ATP Tour match. The second-seeded Serb continued his remarkable form this season by thrashing his American opponent 6-2 6-0 in 52 minutes. Djokovic, who has won all three tournaments he has played in this...

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Striking Honduran teachers face suspensions

Teachers march against a bill that they say can lead to the privatization of education on March 24, 2011. STORY HIGHLIGHTSHonduran teachers have been on strike since March 7They are protesting a bill that they say will lead to the privatization of the schoolsThe government set deadlines starting Monday to return to workRELATED TOPICSHondurasEducationEducation Issues (CNN) -- Honduran teachers who have been on strike for 21 days faced a decision Monday morning: return to the classroom or endure punishments. The government on Sunday issued an ultimatum, disseminated on radio and television, to the teachers, saying that if they did not show up for work Monday, they would be suspended for two months without pay. Those who do not show up by Wednesday, will be handed six-month suspensions, and those...

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Missing boy sparks huge hunt in Denmark

The 3-year-old was found alive Monday after he went missing in the woods Sunday. STORY HIGHLIGHTSHolger Kragh, 3, argues with his mother on a trip and storms offHe then vanishes, prompting a search involving police, military and volunteersPolice get news about his fate live on cameraRELATED TOPICSDenmarkMissing Children (CNN) -- It started out as a typical spat between a mother and child, the kind parents and kids around the world have thousands of times every day: Holger Kragh wanted to take his coat off during a walk in the woods. His mother wouldn't let him. The 3-year-old stormed off -- and vanished. The little boy and his mother were on a field trip Sunday morning with other children and teachers in northwest Denmark. When Holger was still missing at lunchtime, his parents called the...

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U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal from Georgia death row inmate

Supreme Court rejects Troy Davis appealSTORY HIGHLIGHTSThe justices turned aside without comment two appeals from Troy DavisThe action likely sets the stage for the state to set another execution dateThe ruling is latest in case that is procedurally complex but, legally, a simple innocence claim Washington (CNN) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a condemned Georgia inmate's request that his execution be delayed as he attempts to prove his "actual innocence." The justices without comment on Monday turned aside separate appeals from Troy Davis, likely setting the stage for the state to set another execution date. Davis has gained international support for his long-standing claim he did not murder a Savannah police officer more than two decades ago. Monday's ruling is the latest in a case...

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2 killed in Israeli airstrike as nation deploys new defense system

An Israeli soldier stands next to a launcher, part of the countyr's "Iron Dome" defense system. STORY HIGHLIGHTSThe "Iron Dome" is meant to provide a partial solution to rocket attacksPalestinian factions say they support a truce if Israel will halt strikesAt least 12 Palestinians have died since March 19 in Israeli retaliatory strikesRELATED TOPICSGazaIsraelMiddle East ConflictHamas Jerusalem (CNN) -- An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza Sunday morning killed two Palestinians and injured three others, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials. The latest airstrike marks the beginning of a second week of escalated violence between the two sides as Israel deployed its "Iron Dome" defense system in southern Israel Sunday. The deployment was part of the evaluation phase Israel Defense...

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