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The State Department releases its annual report on human rights violations around the world, with China getting a lot of criticism.The State Department releases its annual report on human rights violations around the world, with China getting a lot of criticism.Baiting Beijing?http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653015/1268347779050.JPEGGetty Images]]>

Diplomats secure the release of British freelancer Paul Martin, who Hamas reportedly accused of spying for Israel.Diplomats secure the release of British freelancer Paul Martin, who Hamas reportedly accused of spying for Israel.Going Homehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652981/1268338873707.JPEGAP]]>

Although he gets sympathy abroad, Prime Minister Papandreou still faces fierce opposition at home to his austerity moves.Although he gets sympathy abroad, Prime Minister Papandreou still faces fierce opposition at home to his austerity moves.Crisis in Europehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652955/1268326456811.JPEGGetty Images]]>

Sebastian Pinera takes the oath of office as a string of aftershocks from Chile's Feb. 27 quake shake the battered nation.Sebastian Pinera takes the oath of office as a string of aftershocks from Chile's Feb. 27 quake shake the battered nation.Aftershockshttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652968/1268333412003.JPEGAFP / Getty Images]]>

Two earthquakes rock central Chile just as dignitaries arrive for the inauguration of President-elect Sebastian Pinera.Two earthquakes rock central Chile just as dignitaries arrive for the inauguration of President-elect Sebastian Pinera.Chile Aftershockshttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652948/1268324759997.JPEGAP]]>

Doris Haddock gained fame for trekking cross-country for campaign finance reform. But her biggest accomplishment was something else.Doris Haddock gained fame for trekking cross-country for campaign finance reform. But her biggest accomplishment was something else.Tributeshttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652950/1268325782340.JPEGAP]]>

The U.S. is intensifying pressure on Iran commercially and diplomatically amid the push for new international sanctions.The U.S. is intensifying pressure on Iran commercially and diplomatically amid the push for new international sanctions.Upping the Antehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652881/1268280404765.JPEGGetty Images / AP]]>

A group of educators releases a first draft of a proposed set of national core standards for children in kindergarten through 12th grade.A group of educators releases a first draft of a proposed set of national core standards for children in kindergarten through 12th grade.Literacy Goalshttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652868/1268265326244.JPEGCorbis]]>

Violet Cowden and some 200 other female pilots received the Congressional Gold Medal for service during World War II.Violet Cowden and some 200 other female pilots received the Congressional Gold Medal for service during World War II.Fly Girl Extraordinairehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652705/1268179649959.JPEGAir Combat USA]]>

The city is the first target of a federal probe into whether civil rights laws are being broken at public schools.The city is the first target of a federal probe into whether civil rights laws are being broken at public schools.Education Investigationhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652798/1268240391513.JPEGGetty Images]]>

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Another Toyota Prius has crashed, and police say they suspect a stuck accelerator.Another Toyota Prius has crashed, and police say they suspect a stuck accelerator.New Prius Crash]]>

On Glenn Beck's Fox News program, former Rep. Eric Massa takes "full and complete responsibility for my misbehavior."On Glenn Beck's Fox News program, former Rep. Eric Massa takes "full and complete responsibility for my misbehavior."Politics Dailyhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652761/1268227988154.JPEGAP]]>

Militants storm the office of an American Christian charity in northwest Pakistan, killing six relief workers.Militants storm the office of an American Christian charity in northwest Pakistan, killing six relief workers.Deadly Attackhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652810/1268245600482.JPEGAP]]>

Indonesian police track down the man suspected of building the explosives in the 2002 Bali attacks, killing him and two other militants.Indonesian police track down the man suspected of building the explosives in the 2002 Bali attacks, killing him and two other militants.Blow to Militantshttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652731/1268210072064.JPEGAP]]>

A key U.S. regulator is calling for tighter rules on credit default swaps, the risky investment practice blamed for the AIG bailout.A key U.S. regulator is calling for tighter rules on credit default swaps, the risky investment practice blamed for the AIG bailout.Modern Piracy?http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652717/1268187948481.JPEGGetty Images]]>

SeaWorld and the family of Dawn Brancheau are seeking legal help to block the video from being shown on television or online.SeaWorld and the family of Dawn Brancheau are seeking legal help to block the video from being shown on television or online.Right to Knowhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652654/1268158924242.JPEGAP]]>

His plan to cancel a manned mission to the moon and spend billions on a Mars expedition have little support in Congress.His plan to cancel a manned mission to the moon and spend billions on a Mars expedition have little support in Congress.Failure to Launch?http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652632/1268151986080.JPEGAP]]>

The results of country's second parliamentary election since the fall of Saddam Hussein are being tallied today.The results of country's second parliamentary election since the fall of Saddam Hussein are being tallied today.Counting the Votehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652579/1268133831710.JPEGAP]]>

Trying to crack down on dangerous dogs, Britain proposes microchips and muzzles to prevent injuries.Trying to crack down on dangerous dogs, Britain proposes microchips and muzzles to prevent injuries.Muzzling Muttshttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652649/1268157751339.JPEGAP]]>