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Sculpture of crucified frog remains on display at Italian museum despite pope's anger

ROME (AP) _ An art museum in northern Italy said Thursday it will continue displaying a sculpture portraying a green frog nailed to a cross that has angered Pope Benedict XVI and local officials. The board of the foundation of the Museion in the city of Bolzano voted to keep the work by the late German artist Martin Kippenberger,...

Strong earthquake strikes off British Columbia coast; latest in swarm of quakes this week

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) _ A strong earthquake struck off Canada's west coast early Thursday near Vancouver Island. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The magnitude-6.1 quake hit at 5:37 a.m. Its epicenter was 97 miles west of Port Hardy and 293 miles west northwest of Vancouver, the U.S. Geological...

Malaysia's government blocks pro-opposition news Web site, sparks censorship complaints

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) _ Malaysia has blocked access to a popular news Web site that often runs afoul of authorities for its sensational political reporting, sparking complaints Thursday that the government has reneged on its pledge to keep cyberspace uncensored. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, the...

Survey: American workers' confidence in job market as low as during 2001 recession

NEW YORK (AP) _ American workers' confidence in the job market is as low as it was during the 2001 recession, according to a survey released Thursday. When asked whether this is a bad time to find a quality job, 65 percent said it was, matching the level of the 2001 recession, according to the survey by Rutgers University's John J....

Indian woman gives birth to healthy son on airliner between Hong Kong and Australia

DARWIN, Australia (AP) _ An Indian woman gave birth to a healthy boy aboard a jet airliner while flying to Australia to reunite with her husband. Judith Hamel, one of four doctors who helped deliver the 6 pound baby aboard the Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to the southern city of Adelaide, described the delivery as smooth. ...