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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...
Jamaica arrests alleged gun, drug trafficker after monthlong search
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Ending a monthlong search that has cost 76 people their lives, Jamaican authorities on Tuesday captured Christopher "Dudus" Coke, 42, an alleged trafficker in guns and drugs who is also wanted in the United States...
Haiti’s main port reopens for supply shipments
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The largest port in Haiti...
At least 26 killed in brutal attacks across Iraq
BAGHDAD — Assailants killed a family of eight on Monday, shooting some and beheading others in a brutal attack south of Baghdad reminiscent of the sectarian killings that raged through the area a few years back...
Karzai to accept fraud-audit results; government deal uncertain
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai was expected to announce Tuesday his acceptance of a U.N.-backed fraud audit reducing his vote in the August election to less than 50 percent, but it wasn't clear if he'd consent to a deal with his chief rival to ...
Iran, Saudi Arabia tensions rise over missing scientist
CAIRO — An award-winning Iranian nuclear scientist traveled...
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...
Afghan president’s new Cabinet picks include controversial figure
KABUL — Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai...
Former general provides tough election challenge to Sri Lankan president
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Two months ago, when Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa...
