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Tens of thousands protest in Tunisia, demanding resignation of president
TUNIS, Tunisia, and BEIRUT — Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Tunisia...
North Korean leader in China seeking cash, clout
BEIJING — North Korea's reclusive leader Kim Jong Il arrived Monday in China, making a rare trip outside his hermit kingdom in search of money and support from his country's last political patron...
In wake of sex scandal, Northern Ireland’s top leader steps down
LONDON — Northern Ireland's...
Iran, Saudi Arabia tensions rise over missing scientist
CAIRO — An award-winning Iranian nuclear scientist traveled...
In Chinese court, Rio Tinto mining executive admits taking bribes
BEIJING — In a case that has become a flash point for the foreign business climate in China, an Australian mining executive admitted Monday to taking bribes while working as a chief iron-ore negotiator in China...
Defying the West, Iran’s president orders hike in nuclear enrichment
ROME AND BEIRUT — In a possible move to deflect attention from Iran's political woes, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad...
Car bomb in Pakistan marketplace kills 34
ISLAMABAD — A car bomb blast tore through a crowded market...
Afghan parliament sworn in despite President Hamid Karzai’s opposition
KABUL, Afghanistan — President Hamid Karzai...