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Kerry: U.S. won’t send troops to aid Iraq against al-Qaeda
Dozens are reported killed as government forces fight to take back Fallujah and Ramadi from militants.
Violence, low turnout mar elections in Bangladesh
The opposition and the international community described the vote as flawed.
Kerry claims progress on Mideast peace; warns of failure
Secretary of state meets with leaders of Jordan and Saudi Arabia after three days of shuttle diplomacy.
He fought Burma’s army. Now he is fighting for peace.
Once a rebel, Ngun Cung Lian now works with Burma’s government in its bid to attract foreign investors.
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Kerry: Iran could play sideline role in Syria talks
United States says full participants in Geneva must support the goal of a transitional government for Syria.
Pakistani official complicates NATO’s Afghan war plans
Imran Khan, an Oxford-educated millionaire, leads an effort to shut down supply routes to Afghanistan.
Burgers are haute cuisine in Tehran
Classic American-style burger joints are the latest trend in upscale Tehran dining.
U.N. peacekeeping forces fail to stop African wars
Despite thousands of troops and billions of dollars, conflicts keep erupting in South Sudan and elsewhere in the region.
More U.S. Embassy staff to leave South Sudan
The drawdown underscores U.S. concerns about the deteriorating security situation.
GOP hawks skeptical about Mideast peace push
Senators McCain and Graham share Israeli leader's doubts about terms of agreement brokered by Secretary of State John Kerry.
Egypt’s latest terror suspect: The puppet Abla Fahita
Prosecutors question phone company executives about the puppet’s remarks in a commercial.
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Iraqi forces battle for Fallujah
Iraqi government forces have begun a major offensive to retake the militant-held Fallujah in western Anbar province.
Bangladeshi elections marred by violence
Police fired at protesters and more than 100 polling stations were torched as the opposition dismissed the elections as a farce.
The Philippines, after the typhoon
Two months after one of the strongest typhoons on record, recovery in the central Philippines has been slow and desperate.
Tehran’s upscale burger joints
The latest dining trend in the Iranian capital is a high-end variety of the American classic.
Michael Schumacher honored on birthday
For his 45th birthday on Jan. 3, about 100 fans gathered for a vigil for the former Formula One driver.
Clashes, mistrust in the Central African Republic
The nation’s sectarian conflict deepens as violence between armed Christian militias and Muslim fighters rages on.
2014 Winter Olympic Games preparation
Appearances notwithstanding, most of the Olympic venues in Sochi, Russia, have been declared ready.
Deadly blast hits south Beirut
An explosion rocks a stronghold of the Shiite Hezbollah group in suburbs of the capital, killing at least four people.
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Icebound off Antarctica: Passengers rescued
A Russian ship has been trapped in Antarctic ice since Christmas Eve.
Setbacks for Brazil’s ethanol sector
The once-thriving industry is struggling, but some still see a long-term potential.
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Viking torchlight procession, crude oil train explosion, El Salvador volcano and more.
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