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Plant shutdown reignites German nuclear spat

BERLIN—Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-left rivals made it clear Monday they will make nuclear power a major issue in the September national election, following a weekend shutdown at a troubled German nuclear plant. Full Story

SC sheriff: Deputies searching for killer of 5

GAFFNEY, S.C.—A South Carolina sheriff says deputies are searching to find the man they believe has killed five people in a week. Full Story

Prosecutors label Taylor witness list excessive

THE HAGUE, Netherlands—Prosecutors at a U.N.-backed court for Sierra Leone say the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor could take up to four more years if his lawyers call all their witnesses. Full Story

Survivors march through quake-hit Italian town

L'AQUILA, Italy—Survivors of central Italy's earthquake staged a torch-lit procession overnight in the ruined city of L'Aquila, where leaders from the Group of Eight industrialized nations will gather this week for a summit. Full Story

UN chief: $1 bln may be needed against swine flu

GENEVA—U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the world body may need over $1 billion to fight the swine flu pandemic for the rest of this year. Full Story

Walt Disney World monorail crash kills employee

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.—Officials at Walt Disney World Resort were investigating what caused the first fatal accident in the 38-year history of the park's Monorail, a one-time symbol of founder Walt Disney's vision for future transportation. Full Story

Iran top leader warns West over alleged meddling

TEHRAN, Iran—Iran's state television says that the country's supreme leader is warning Western governments of a "negative impact" on relations over what he called their meddling in Iran's postelection riots. Full Story

SKorean president pledges to donate bulk of wealth

SEOUL, South Korea—South Korea's president will donate about 33.1 billion won ($26 million)—almost all of his personal fortune—to establish a new youth scholarship program, his office said Monday. Full Story

Police: 12 wounded in shooting at Miami party

MIAMI—Police say 12 people were shot when up to three gunmen stormed a Miami house party and opened fire. Full Story

Dalai Lama turns 74, says should live to 100

(AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

NEW DELHI—The Dalai Lama celebrated his 74th birthday Monday in a typically jocular mood, remarking lightheartedly that the prayers being said for him might help him live to at least 100. Full Story

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