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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...
As channels open up, relief flows more quickly into Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — On the ninth day, deeply needed aid streamed into Haiti's ravaged capital in quantities that relief agencies said is a clear sign of progress...
Clinton warns China, others over Internet restrictions
WASHINGTON — In a new warning to China, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton...
Corruption in Afghanistan isn’t limited to Afghans, U.S. official says
KABUL — About three-fourths of the ongoing corruption investigations led by U.S. oversight officials in Afghanistan are targeting suspects who aren't Afghan nationals, the top U.S. investigator in Afghanistan said Tuesday in Kabul...
Top Afghan Taliban commander captured
WASHINGTON — The second-in-command of the Afghan Taliban was captured in Pakistan...
North Korea stands down after Seoul military exercises
SEOUL, South Korea—Despite days of provocative language, North Korea on Monday said it would not retaliate against South Korea's live-fire military exercises, insisting that the drills were "not worth reacting" to...
Afghan election commission declares Karzai the winner
KABUL, Afghanistan — President Hamid Karzai was vested with...
Britons shocked by video of nurse turning off quadriplegic’s life-support system
LONDON — Jamie Merrett...
Polygamist South African president acknowledges fathering child out of wedlock
JOHANNESBURG — President Jacob Zuma...
Tech toys become tools in Haiti
It's easy to get caught up in the glitter and froth surrounding the high-octane, high-tech wonders that emanate from Silicon Valley...
