http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/4528-bill-clinton.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/4528-bill-clinton.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2086500-nkorea-american-starts-life-special-prison.html PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — An American citizen sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for what Pyongyang has described as hostile acts against the state has started life at a "special prison," state media said Wednesday. Kenneth Bae entered the prison Tuesday, the official Korean Central News Agency said in a short dispatch, but no other new details were ... Wed, 15 May 2013 08:50:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2086500-nkorea-american-starts-life-special-prison.html 2013-05-15T08:50:54Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2084096-israeli-leader-under-fire-costly-lifestyle.html JERUSALEM (AP) — For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been saddled with an image of a cigar-smoking, cognac-drinking socialite. Now a new disclosure about his soaring spending on housekeeping, furniture, clothing and other expenses is increasing pressure on him in a country whose leaders once were known for washing their own dishes and taking out the garb... Tue, 14 May 2013 18:59:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2084096-israeli-leader-under-fire-costly-lifestyle.html 2013-05-14T18:59:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2081128-pakistans-premier-islamist-comeback-kid.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — The man set to become Pakistan's next prime minister after historic elections over the weekend could be called the Islamist comeback kid. Nawaz Sharif has held the job twice before, but the last time didn't end so well. The 63-year-old was toppled in a coup by the country's army chief in 1999 and sent into exile in Saudi Arabia. He spent ... Mon, 13 May 2013 07:06:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2081128-pakistans-premier-islamist-comeback-kid.html 2013-05-13T07:06:23Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2076332-nkorea-nuke-arsenal-matter-when.html SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For 20 years, fears about North Korea's headlong pursuit of nuclear bombs have been deflected by admonishments not to overestimate an impoverished dictatorship prone to bragging and tantrums. Not anymore. After three nuclear tests of apparently increasing power and a long-range rocket launch that puts it a big step closer to havi... Fri, 10 May 2013 15:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2076332-nkorea-nuke-arsenal-matter-when.html 2013-05-10T15:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2074422-nkorea-detained-american-smuggled-propaganda.html SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea delivered its most in-depth account yet of the case against a Korean-American sentenced to 15 years' hard labor, accusing him late Thursday of smuggling in inflammatory literature and trying to establish a base for anti-Pyongyang activities at a border city hotel. Still, the long list of allegations included no statem... Thu, 09 May 2013 18:18:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2074422-nkorea-detained-american-smuggled-propaganda.html 2013-05-09T18:18:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2070924-stephen-hawking-backs-boycott-israeli-academics.html LONDON (AP) — British physicist Stephen Hawking has dropped plans to attend a major international conference in Israel in June, citing his belief that he should respect a Palestinian call to boycott contacts with Israeli academics. The University of Cambridge released a statement Wednesday indicating that Hawking had told the Israelis last week that he wo... Wed, 08 May 2013 22:19:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2070924-stephen-hawking-backs-boycott-israeli-academics.html 2013-05-08T22:19:10Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2070862-rodman-to-kim-do-solid-free-american.html SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is tapping his friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to ask for the release of a Korean-American man sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in the North. "I'm calling on the Supreme Leader of North Korea or as I call him 'Kim', to do me a solid and cut Kenneth Bae loose," Rodman said on Twitte... Wed, 08 May 2013 10:54:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2070862-rodman-to-kim-do-solid-free-american.html 2013-05-08T10:54:05Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2058010-us-calls-nkorea-amnesty-sentenced-american.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. called Thursday for North Korea to grant amnesty and immediately release a Korean-American sentenced to 15 years' hard labor for "hostile acts" against the state. Kenneth Bae, 44, a Washington state man described by friends as a devout Christian and a tour operator, is at least the sixth American detained in North Korea since 20... Fri, 03 May 2013 03:53:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2058010-us-calls-nkorea-amnesty-sentenced-american.html 2013-05-03T03:53:52Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2057638-north-korea-sentences-american-to-15-years-labor.html SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An American detained for nearly six months in North Korea has been sentenced to 15 years of labor for crimes against the state, the North's state media said Thursday, a development that further complicates already strained ties between Pyongyang and Washington. The sentencing of Kenneth Bae, described by friends as a devout Chris... Thu, 02 May 2013 07:22:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2057638-north-korea-sentences-american-to-15-years-labor.html 2013-05-02T07:22:12Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Last summer, NBA veteran Jason Collins considered joining an old Stanford college roommate, U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, at Boston's gay pride parade. Collins eventually decided he shouldn't, because he wanted to keep his secret safe: For more than a decade as a professional athlete, he had remained silent about his sexuality, worried a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:48:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html 2013-04-30T13:48:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins begins: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:37:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html 2013-04-30T02:37:09Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/2051534-holocaust-survivors-veterans-gather-dc-museum.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Elderly survivors of the Holocaust and the veterans who helped liberate them gathered for what could be their last big reunion Monday at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. One thousand survivors and World War II vets joined with former President Bill Clinton and Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Holocaust activist Elie Wiesel to mark the m... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:06:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/2051534-holocaust-survivors-veterans-gather-dc-museum.html 2013-04-29T18:06:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2048196-nkorea-charges-us-man-plot-to-overthrow-regime.html PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea announced Saturday that an American detained for nearly six months is being tried in the Supreme Court on charges of plotting to overthrow the government, a crime that could draw the death penalty if he is convicted. The case involving Kenneth Bae, who has been in North Korean custody since early November, further... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:27:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2048196-nkorea-charges-us-man-plot-to-overthrow-regime.html 2013-04-27T19:27:46Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2025428-thatcher-funeral-guest-list-standouts.html LONDON (AP) — More than 2,300 guests attended the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at St. Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday. In all, 11 serving prime ministers and dignitaries representing 170 countries accepted invitations to the solemn event, Downing Street said. Here's a look at some of the prominent figures on the guest list: ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:13:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2025428-thatcher-funeral-guest-list-standouts.html 2013-04-17T13:13:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2022696-thatcher-funeral-attendees-no-shows.html LONDON (AP) — More than 2,300 guests have confirmed they will attend the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Among the former U.S. presidents, surviving U.K. prime ministers, world leaders and celebrities who were invited are some high profile would-be guests who sent regrets: Former First Lady Nancy Reagan — whose husband had a cl... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:56:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2022696-thatcher-funeral-attendees-no-shows.html 2013-04-17T08:56:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2020806-ap-interview-un-puts-spotlight-stunted-kids.html DUBLIN (AP) — The United Nations Children's Fund says more than a quarter of children under the age of 5 worldwide are permanently "stunted" from malnutrition, leaving them physically and intellectually weak and representing a scandalous waste of human potential. Anthony Lake, executive director of UNICEF since 2010, said organized provision of vitamins a... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:02:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2020806-ap-interview-un-puts-spotlight-stunted-kids.html 2013-04-15T17:02:11Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2011562-politicians-who-sought-second-chances.html Anthony Weiner, the congressman who resigned two years ago in a sexting scandal, is considering running for mayor of New York. Here are some other politicians who have sought second chances after sexual indiscretions. ELIOT SPITZER He resigned as governor of New York in 2008 in a call-girl scandal. He has worked as a... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:08:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2011562-politicians-who-sought-second-chances.html 2013-04-10T21:08:05Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2008650-republicans-debate-message-battle-bad-messengers.html ATLANTA (AP) — National Republican leaders made waves recently with a dim view of the party's future if it fails to expand its core support beyond white males and social conservatives. But weeks after GOP Chairman Reince Priebus unveiled the "Growth and Opportunity Project" report, many party players maintain that the problem often is more about flawed messengers saying the ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:08:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2008650-republicans-debate-message-battle-bad-messengers.html 2013-04-09T18:08:18Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2003288-despite-threats-risks-temper-korea-war-tensions.html TOKYO (AP) — As tensions rise on the Korean Peninsula, one thing remains certain: All sides have good reason to avoid an all-out war. The last one, six decades ago, killed an estimated 4 million people. A war would be suicidal for North Korea, which cannot expect to defeat the United States and successfully overrun South Korea. War would be horrific for t... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:21:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2003288-despite-threats-risks-temper-korea-war-tensions.html 2013-04-07T15:21:58Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1986736-appeals-court-revives-lawsuit-justice-dept.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday revived part of a lawsuit by two attorneys who applied for prestigious Justice Department jobs during the George W. Bush administration and alleged they were denied interviews because of their liberal political views. The department destroyed files on the lawyers' applications to be hired under the depar... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:10:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1986736-appeals-court-revives-lawsuit-justice-dept.html 2013-03-29T19:10:58Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1973338-judge-raises-free-speech-question-rule.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court judge asked Friday how a new federal rule requiring publicly traded companies to disclose payments of $100,000 or more to foreign governments squares with the First Amendment's free speech protection. The Securities and Exchange Commission rule applies to payments for commercial development of oil, gas or minerals... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:07:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1973338-judge-raises-free-speech-question-rule.html 2013-03-22T17:07:41Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1957258-appeals-court-reverses-cia-drone-secrecy-ruling.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court Friday reversed a lower court ruling that allowed the CIA to refuse to confirm whether it had information on the use of unmanned drones to kill suspected terrorists. A lower court federal judge had sided with the CIA and dismissed a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union seeking those records. In response ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:59:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1957258-appeals-court-reverses-cia-drone-secrecy-ruling.html 2013-03-15T19:59:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1916262-clinton-nigerian-poverty-fuels-religious-violence.html ABEOKUTA, Nigeria (AP) — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said Tuesday that Nigeria must do more to alleviate the extreme poverty across the nation's predominantly Muslim north in order to halt the wave of bombings, shootings and kidnappings by Islamic extremists there. Clinton's comment comes as Islamic terror groups have claimed the kidnappings of for... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:00:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1916262-clinton-nigerian-poverty-fuels-religious-violence.html 2013-02-26T17:00:46Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1891010-ap-exclusive-documents-detail-nixon-clinton-ties.html YORBA LINDA, California (AP) — Richard Nixon, in the final months of his life, quietly advised President Bill Clinton on navigating the post-Cold War world, even offering to serve as a conduit for messages to Russian President Boris Yeltsin and other government officials, newly declassified documents show. Memos and other records show Nixon's behind-the-s... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:32:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1891010-ap-exclusive-documents-detail-nixon-clinton-ties.html 2013-02-14T05:32:12Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1879640-nras-lapierre-wonk-with-million-dollar-megaphone.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Wayne LaPierre would just as soon read a book as fire a gun. That's right, the National Rifle Association's fire-breathing defender of gun rights is more academic than marksman. "A policy wonk," says Joseph Tartaro, president of the pro-gun Second Amendment Foundation. "He is more professorial than you would think." ... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1879640-nras-lapierre-wonk-with-million-dollar-megaphone.html 2013-02-09T13:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1870096-reset-kerry-push-mideast-peace-effort.html Nearly all American presidents since the 1970s have tried to broker peace deals in the Middle East. With John Kerry now at the State Department helm, President Barack Obama may try again. But as other presidents and Obama himself have learned, it's an elusive goal — often seeming within grasp then receding. There have been some successes — Egypt signed a ... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1870096-reset-kerry-push-mideast-peace-effort.html 2013-02-05T18:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1868628-hillary-clinton-tests-is-better.html NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton says his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, has undergone more medical tests but is "doing much better." He made the remarks Monday to New York Congressman Peter King. The two men spoke in front of reporters outside the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch. Clinton said his wife h... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1868628-hillary-clinton-tests-is-better.html 2013-02-04T23:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/1861170-hillary-clinton-takes-rest-weird-that.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton's plan for 2013 was simple. She'd embark on an epic swansong around the world as secretary of state, a dizzying itinerary of east-west and north-south flights that would take her past 1 million miles in the air at the helm of American diplomacy and perhaps break her own record of 112 countries visited while in the ... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/1861170-hillary-clinton-takes-rest-weird-that.html 2013-02-01T07:33:00Z