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Major earthquake hits Haiti
MIAMI — A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the capital of Haiti Tuesday afternoon, crippling the poor island nation and knocking out most of its communication with the outside world...
Ex-cardinal in Belgium admits requesting silence from sex-abuse victim
BRUSSELS — The former head of Belgium's...
U.S.-led offensive gets under way in southern Afghanistan
KABUL — A U.S.-led force unleashed a major offensive in southern Afghanistan early Saturday, with thousands of Marines, together with Afghan and British soldiers, going into battle against a Taliban stronghold, according to reports...
In wake of sex scandal, Northern Ireland’s top leader steps down
LONDON — Northern Ireland's...
Castro makes rare appearance on Cuban TV
MEXICO CITY — What he said mattered so much less than the fact he said it, or said anything at all...
Four American hostages killed by Somali pirates during rescue attempt
SAN DIEGO — Four Americans, including a couple from Southern California...
Fears of drug traffickers grow as more migrants pass through quiet...
OJINAGA, Mexico — Jose Spencer's small motel is bustling...
China gives nod for Disney theme park in Shanghai
HONG KONG — Walt Disney Co. announced Wednesday that it has...








