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Iraqi Shiite group claims it is holding American hostage

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BAGHDAD — An Iraqi Shiite group with close ties to Iran has claimed in a videotape Saturday it was holding an American hostage who is believed to be an El Cajon, Calif., man reported missing in Baghdad by the Pentagon...

Mexico captures alleged Zetas gang founder El Mamito

MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials on Monday announced...

Pentagon chief says Iran’s response to nuclear proposal is disappointing

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ANKARA, Turkey — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and a conservative official in Tehran...

Mexico threatens to cut off millions of cell phone users to...

MEXICO CITY — Millions of cellular telephone users across Mexico...

Aristide, Haiti’s exiled ex-president, offers to return and help rebuild

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JOHANNESBURG — Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand...

Afghan parliament sworn in despite President Hamid Karzai’s opposition

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KABUL, Afghanistan — President Hamid Karzai...