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Iraqis go to polls for first time since US pullout
Iraq carried out its first election since the U.S. military withdrawal without major bloodshed Saturday in a major test for Iraqi security forces as they face a reviving al-Qaida insurgency.
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Did NASA find new planets fit for life?
NASA's planet-hunting telescope has discovered two planets that seem like ideal places for some sort of life to flourish. They are just the right size and in just the right place near their star.
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North Korea demands end of U.S.-South Korea military drills
North Korea is demanding the withdrawal of U.N. sanctions and the end of U.S.-South Korea military drills as conditions for resuming talks about its nuclear program.
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Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Iron Lady, laid to rest
Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Iron Lady, was laid to rest Wednesday with a level of pomp and protest reflecting her status as a commanding, polarizing political figure.
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No tsunami threat after string of quakes in Japan
A strong earthquake and about 20 smaller temblors struck a small volcanic island south of Tokyo on Wednesday, slightly injuring three people but causing no danger of a tsunami.
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Report: Dozens dead in massive Iran-Pakistan border quake
An earthquake toppled homes and shops on both sides of the Iran-Pakistan border Tuesday, killing dozens of people and causing skyscrapers to sway in Dubai.
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Pakistani Taliban denies role in Boston Marathon bombings
The Pakistani Taliban have denied any role in the bombings at the Boston Marathon that killed at least three people and injured more than 140.
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North Korea celebrating holiday amidst growing tensions, threat of missiles
Oblivious to international tensions over a possible North Korean missile launch, Pyongyang residents spilled into the streets Monday to celebrate a major national holiday, the birthday of their first leader, Kim Il Sung.
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U.S., Japan seek diplomacy, North Korea takes hard line
John Kerry says North Korea would find "ready partners" in the U.S. if it began abandoning its nuclear program. Japan's foreign minister demanded a resolution to a decades-old dispute concerning Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
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Defense officials, some lawmakers at odds on Syria
Donnelly interview April 18, 2013
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Francis nixes bonus for Vatican employees
The Vatican said Thursday that Pope Francis, known for his frugal ways, had decided Vatican employees won't be getting the bonus that traditionally comes with the election of a new pope.
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New Zealand becomes 13th country to legalize same-sex marriage
Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand's Parliament as the country become the thirteenth in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize same-sex marriage.
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North Korea's impact on regional security
Macgregor interview April 16, 2013
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Q&As about gay marriage around the world
New Zealand lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a same-sex marriage bill, joining a dozen other countries. Here are some questions and answers about gay marriage around the world.
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Boston Marathon bombing results in tightened security worldwide
Bencie interview April 15, 2013
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China, United States to work together on cybersecurity
After years of accusing each other of hacking each other's digital infrastructure, China and the United States will form a joint cybersecurity working group, Washington Technology reports.
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Chavez's heir to take over divided Venezuela
Hugo Chavez's hand-picked successor, Nicolas Maduro, has won Venezuela's presidential election by a stunningly narrow margin that highlights rising discontent over problems ranging from crime to power blackouts.
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Palestinian Prime Minister resigns
Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad offered his resignation on Thursday, and was waiting for President Mahmoud Abbas' reply.
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