2 coalition service members missing in Afghanistan
By AMIR SHAH
Associated Press Writer
KABUL (AP) -- Two American soldiers disappeared in western Afghanistan after a routine resupply mission, and more than 25 NATO and Afghan security forces members were wounded during the search mission for ...
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Chinese activist risks jail with letter to Obama
By ALEXA OLESEN
Associated Press Writer
BEIJING (AP) -- Thousands of people will send letters to President Barack Obama this year. Few besides Yang Zili are likely to risk jail by doing so.
A Chinese dissident recently freed after eight years ...
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Diplomats: Saudi bombs Yemen rebels across border
By AHMED AL-HAJ and SALAH NASRAWI
Associated Press Writers
SAN'A, Yemen (AP) -- Saudi Arabia has launched a large military incursion across the border into northern Yemen, using fighter jets and artillery bombardments to try to end a Shiite re ...
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Iran opposition protesters return to streets
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI
Associated Press Writer
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- The contrasts were vivid: Pro-government supporters chanted "Death to America" and stomped on U.S. flags Wednesday while not far away, hundreds of opposition protesters denounced Ira ...
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Equatorial Guinea coup-plotter returns home to UK
By MICHELLE FAUL
Associated Press Writer
JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- British mercenary Simon Mann has threatened to settle some old scores after arriving home Wednesday following more than five years in African jails for a failed plot to take over Eq ...
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US officials visit isolated Myanmar, meet Suu Kyi
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- The highest-ranking American diplomat to visit Myanmar in 14 years offered improved relations Wednesday if its military regime moves toward democracy, putting into action the Obama administration's new policy of engagement ...
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UN climate pact work moves on, deadline in doubt
By ARTHUR MAX
Associated Press Writer
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Negotiators at a U.N. climate conference in Spain further defined plans for reducing greenhouse emissions and continued work on a draft climate change treaty, with next month's dead ...
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GM's Opel move raises anger, new uncertainty
By GEIR MOULSON
Associated Press Writer
BERLIN (AP) -- General Motors Co.'s decision to scrap the sale of European subsidiary Opel raised new uncertainty Wednesday over the unit's future, astonishing politicians in Germany and Russia, and prompting ...
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Iraq vote may be delayed, election head warns
By REBECCA SANTANA
Associated Press Writer
BAGHDAD (AP) -- The official charged with carrying out Iraq's crucial January polls warned Wednesday that they will be delayed if parliament doesn't approve a key electoral bill.
Any delay in the Jan. 1 ...
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Clinton: US wants Israel settlement halt 'forever'
By ROBERT BURNS
AP National Security Writer
CAIRO (AP) -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton defended the U.S. stance toward Israeli settlement building to worried Arab allies on Wednesday, saying Washington does not accept the legitim ...
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Disney says China approved Shanghai theme park
By ELAINE KURTENBACH
AP Business Writer
SHANGHAI (AP) -- China's planning agency has approved plans for a Disney theme park in Shanghai, the Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday, a major step toward setting a deal for the long awaited project.
The ap ...
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NKorea claims to expand arsenal of atomic bombs
By JAE-SOON CHANG
Associated Press Writer
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea claimed Tuesday that it has successfully weaponized more plutonium for atomic bombs, a day after warning Washington to agree quickly to direct talks or face the pro ...
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Clinton diverts to Egypt for Mideast peace talks
By ROBERT BURNS
AP National Security Writer
CAIRO (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a hastily arranged stop in the Egyptian capital Tuesday to consult with a longtime Arab ally amid indications of a shifting U.S. strat ...
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Mayor announces death before body is found
By MARTHA MENDOZA
Associated Press Writer
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mauricio Fernandez couldn't have been happier.
Here he was, being sworn in again as mayor of one of Mexico's most exclusive communities, and he had wonderful news to share: "Black Saldan ...
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Karzai promises reform -- but without specifics
By HEIDI VOGT and AMIR SHAH
Associated Press Writers
KABUL (AP) -- Afghanistan's president welcomed his new term -- achieved after his main opponent withdrew from a runoff election -- by reaching out to opponents Tuesday and promising to banish ...
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