Death toll in Mexico's landslide rises to 16

An aerial view of the site of the landslide in Amatan town, Chiapas state, Mexico, September 29, 2010. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- At least 16 people died and 13 more were injured in a landslide in Amatan town of southern Chiapas state, authorities said Wednesday.

Tens of thousands protest in Brussels over austerity measures

European workers and representatives take part in a "No to austerity! Priority for jobs and growth!" protest in Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 29, 2010. The demonstration was organised by the 27 trade unions of the EU countries. (Xinhua/Zhang Wei)

British shadow FM stands down after defeat for Labor leadership

David Miliband, the then British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, receives interview from Xinhua News Agency during the ongoing Nuclear Security Summit in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, April 12, 2010. (Xinhua File Photo)

Annual general debate at UN ends with oft-heard topics popular

Delegates attend the general debate of the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 29, 2010. The general debate of the General Assembly closed here on

Venezuela holds parliamentary election

U.S. imposes sanctions on 8 Iranian officials for human rights abuses

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on eight Iranian government officials for " serious human rights abuses against the people of Iran."

The White House charged that these senior Iranian officials, based on credible evidence, "were involved in the commission of serious human rights abuses during or after Iran's 2009 presidential election."

S Korea, DPRK hold rare military talks

South Korean colonel Moon Sang-kyun (L) and his DPRK counterpart colonel Ri Shin-kwon pose before their talks at the Peace House on southern part of the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Paju, north of Seoul September 30, 2010. The DPRK and South Korea on Thursday held a working-level military talks in almost two years.

Palin obtains order against accused stalker

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has obtained a protective court order against a teenager accused of stalking the conservative firebrand and former U.S. vice presidential nominee.

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Michael Caine says might retire at 80 | Reuters

Actor Michael Caine arrives for the world premiere of the film ''Inception'' at the Odeon in London July 8, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Stefan Wermuth
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 4:23pm EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - British actor Michael Caine said on Wednesday he was booked solid with work for the next three years, but after that he may consider calling it quits.