TORONTO - For the first time in recent years, Canada put its subway networks on “extra alert” Monday after twin terrorist attacks in Moscow that killed 38 people.

Headley accomplice Rana sticks to ‘not guilty’ plea

CHICAGO - Pakistani-Canadian terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana, charged with playing a role in the November 2008 deadly Mumbai terror attacks, will not change his ‘not guilty’ plea to avoid a trial in court, according to his lawyer.

G8 stands with Russia in fight against terrorism

TORONTO - Expressing support for Russia in its fight against terrorism, G8 nations Monday condemned the twin suicide attacks in Moscow that claimed 38 lives in packed subway stations.

Australian PM: Secrecy in Rio Tinto trial leaves room for doubt

SYDNEY — Australia’s leader said Tuesday that secrecy surrounding China’s trial of four Rio Tinto workers for commercial espionage leaves room for doubt about the convictions.

US doctor convicted of sex abuse of boys in Guatemala, sentenced to 6 years in prison

‘Moscow bombers could be linked to Af-Pak terror network’

Moscow, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Plotters of the twin suicide blast at Moscow subway stations that killed 38 people could have links with the terror network based in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region, Russia said Tuesday.

Okla. police find 2 bodies near car sought after kidnapping of young girl and her mom’s death

LA doctor and minister pleads not guilty to tax evasion charge stemming from herbal cure-all

Criticism of Vatican in Wisconsin over handling of abuse scandal after recent revelations

In case with broad implications in science, NYC judge invalidates patents on 2 human genes

CA authorities: Arrest in Mexico halts smuggling operation that brought tons of heroin into US

Leader of Venezuela’s Catholic Church accuses of Chavez of persecuting political opponents

Federal judge blocks proposed silver mine beneath Cabinet Mountain wilderness

Obama calls Medvedev to condemn Moscow blasts

WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama telephoned Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Monday to offer condolences following the suicide attacks on Moscow’s metro system that left at least 38 people dead.

Officials in California’s Ventura County seek extradition of Mexico’s alleged ‘king of heroin’

Pa. kennel owner convicted of animal cruelty; prosecutors say he let dogs, cats live in filth

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania breeder charged with neglecting scores of dogs and cats has been found guilty of animal cruelty.

Md. man pleads guilty to snatching stranger’s chihuahua after argument, tossing pup off bridge

W. Tenn. man pleads guilty in plot to kill then-presidential candidate Obama, other blacks

Vt. man convicted of drugging, fondling teen who drank laced smoothie at sleepover

Man guilty of drugging, fondling teen at sleepover

UN condemns Moscow blasts

United Nations, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon condemned Monday the twin suicide blasts at the Moscow subway stations that claimed 38 lives, his official spokesman said.

Los Angeles police investigating 3rd slaying in Armenian family; victims include child

LA police probe 3rd slaying in Armenian family

Authorities: Suspect in FIU player stabbing stood over victim and taunted him as he lay dying

Police: Suspect in FIU stabbing taunted victim

Member of rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony arrested during show in Cleveland on 1998 charges

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony rapper arrested at Ohio show

Federal court jury in Texas orders US Bank to pay $27 million in damages in patent case

Jury orders US Bank to pay $27M in patent case

Friend testifies that NY teen admitted fatally stabbing Ecuadorean immigrant

NY teen says friend admitted stabbing immigrant

Philadelphia man arrested over what FBI calls threat to kill House’s No. 2 Republican

FBI: Philly man threatened Va. congressman

Benedict honors John Paul on 5th anniversary of death as doubts swirl around ‘miracle’ healing

Benedict honors John Paul 5 years after death

Man accused in Craigslist killing turns over DNA sample to Mass. prosecutors

Man accused in Craigslist killing gives DNA sample

FBI says Philadelphia man arrested after posting video threatening to kill Va. congressman

Feds: Philly man threatened Va. congressman

California board may lack resources for quick parole review of man accused of killing teen

Calif. board may lack resources for parole probe

Woman denies defense lawyer’s suggestion that she had consensual sex with RI officer

Woman denies having consensual sex with RI officer

Former IBM executive pleads guilty to charges arising from insider trading case

Ex-IBM exec pleads guilty in inside trading case

At least 12 killed in Iraq triple bombing

KARBALA - At least 12 people were killed and 32 injured in a triple bombing in the central Iraqi city of Karbala Monday, medics and witnesses said.

Supreme Court considers whether US securities law applies to overseas dealings

High court weighs fraud lawsuit vs. Aussie bank

Mexican police detains suspect in killings of 3 people with ties to US consulate

Mexico detains suspect in killings of 2 Americans

Germany arrests 11 in investigation of suspected cocaine trading by Italian crime group

Germany arrests 11 in cocaine investigation

Maryland man pleads guilty to tossing Chihuahua off bridge, could face prison time

Md. man pleads guilty to throwing dog off bridge

9 teens charged in ‘unrelenting’ bullying of Mass girl who killed self; 2 charged with rape

9 charged with bullying Mass. teen who killed self

Tribal elder killed in Pakistan blast

ISLAMABAD - One tribal elder was killed and four injured in a suicide attack in Bajaur agency in Pakistan’s tribal area bordering Afghanistan, media reports said.

Former IBM executive offers guilty plea to charges arising from insider trading case

Ex-IBM exec offers plea in inside trading case

Boy, 12, to stand trial as adult in shotgun death of dad’s pregnant fiancee, her fetus

Adult trial for boy in death of Pa. woman, fetus

Twin suicide bombings kill 38 in Moscow subway stations (Fifth lead)

MOSCOW - Twin suicide bombings in Moscow’s busy Metro subway during the morning rush hour killed 38 people Monday in the worst terrorist attack in the Russian capital in six years.

Supreme Court orders Pakistani government to reopen corruption cases in 24 hours

Pakistan court orders govt to reopen graft cases

Midwest militia members charged in plot to kill police, attack officer’s funeral

Militia members charged with police-killing plot

Supreme Court won’t stop new trial for man who confessed to killing Biletnikoff’s daughter

Court won’t stop new trial in Biletnikoff death

US has first right to try Headley, says former diplomat

PANAJI - Former foreign secretary Lalit Mansingh Monday said here that the US had the first right over US-based terror suspect David Coleman Headley, one of the main accused in the 26/11 terror strike in Mumbai.

Attorney: Md. man to plead guilty to tossing couple’s Chihuahua off a bridge

Md. man to plead guilty in dog-tossing case

Somali pirates hijack ship, 24 crew near Yemen; Captain’s last call is a mayday for help

Somali pirates hijack ship, 24 crew near Yemen