(UPDATE) A firearm seized by authorities from one of two militiamen arrested shortly after the massacre in Maguindanao matched some of the spent shells that were found at the scene of the crime, police confirmed and called the discovery a “breakthrough” Wednesday.
BRUSSELS - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) chief said Wednesday he was confident Washington's allies would step up and boost their role in Afghanistan, despite France and Germany already refusing to pledge extra troops for the war.
KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian transsexual fighting deportation from Britain will be punished for bringing "great shame" on the country, Malaysian authorities said according to reports Wednesday.
NEW YORK - Former Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni used his fast-paced offensive style against his former club for a stunning upset as National Basketball Association (NBA) doormat New York upset the league-leading Suns 126-99 on Tuesday.
TOKYO - The dollar firmed in Asia Wednesday, a day after the Bank of Japan unveiled monetary easing measures to boost its economy, help fight deflation and reduce the surge of the yen, dealers said.