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The luck of the Irish: Ali traces roots to small town in Ireland

DUBLIN - Muhammad Ali made a sentimental journey last Tuesday to discover his Irish roots, and met distant relatives during celebrations at the local town hall and a nearby castle. More »

Caribbean islands crack down on illegal immigrants

TOA BAJA, Puerto Rico - First, riot police raided the slum with batons and pepper spray. Then authorities shut off the water and electricity. With an eviction order pending in the courts, police stand sentry outside the shacks belonging mostly to Dominican migrants. More »

No flogging for trouser-wearing woman in Sudan

KHARTOUM, Sudan - A woman journalist was convicted Monday of public indecency for wearing trousers, but was spared a sentence of flogging. More »