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Underwater volcano erupts, could create new island
TOKYO — An underwater volcanic eruption was detected Wednesday morning close to Minami-Iwoto island in the Pacific Ocean and an expert speculated that the eruption could form a permanent island...
In wake of sex scandal, Northern Ireland’s top leader steps down
LONDON — Northern Ireland's...
12 Afghans killed in errant rocket strike as U.S. offensive continues
MARJA AND KABUL, Afghanistan — As U.S. Marines battled Sunday to consolidate their hold on the southern Afghanistan...
Londoners who saw worst of riots have mixed views on police
LONDON — With calm returning to Britain's damaged...
Karzai promises to quash corruption, but doesn’t offer specifics
KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Tuesday that he...
Pakistani police arrest 5 Americans with alleged terror ties
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Police on Wednesday arrested five...
In Iran, Bahrain and Yemen, protesters take to streets
TEHRAN and AMMAN, Jordan — Street clashes broke out across the Persian Gulf region on Monday as demonstrators in Iran, Bahrain and Yemen sought to capitalize on the recent uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia and swept into the streets, where they were met by riot police...
Iran frees American hikers convicted of spying
TEHRAN, Iran — Two American hikers convicted of...
U.S., other Haiti allies commit to 10-year rebuilding effort
MONTREAL — The United States and other allies of Haiti agreed Monday to a 10-year effort to rebuild Port-au-Prince and foster the long-term development that has eluded the Caribbean country despite decades of foreign assistance...
Gadhafi denounces Libya’s ‘traitors’ and the West as fighting continues
TRIPOLI, Libya — In a defiant speech broadcast early Wednesday, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi...
No apology, but NATO statement of regret after airstrike hits rebels
LONDON and TRIPOLI, Libya — NATO Rear Adm. Russell Harding, the deputy commander of the alliance's operation in Libya...
