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As Karzai begins new term, monumental challenges loom

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KABUL — On the eve of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's...

Impasse over Iraqi election law may slow U.S. withdrawal

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BAGHDAD — After three days of long sessions and continuous...

As channels open up, relief flows more quickly into Haiti

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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...

8 nations map 1.2 bil. yen project to save tropical forests

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TOKYO — Japan, the United States and six European countries...

5 Western troops killed in Afghanistan

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KABUL — Reflecting a quickening tempo of combat in Afghanistan...

Israeli officials consider new probe into Gaza Strip assault

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JERUSALEM — Even as it defended its handling of last year's military offensive in the Gaza Strip...

Haiti commercial flights restart Friday

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FORT WORTH, Texas — On Friday, commercial passenger jets will return to Haiti...

Iran frees American hikers convicted of spying

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TEHRAN, Iran — Two American hikers convicted of...

Obama, Japanese prime minister plan anti-nuclear initiative

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TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and President...