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Profile: Ambassador Chris Stevens regarded as rising foreign policy star
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As a rising star in U.S. foreign policy, slain ambassador Chris Stevens cheerily retuned to Libya four months ago, determined to see a democracy rise where Gadhafi's dictatorship for four decades flourished.
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Blind Chinese activist allowed to apply to study abroad
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China said Friday that Chen Guangcheng can apply to study abroad in a possible step toward resolving a diplomatic standoff with the U.S. over the blind activist, who said he felt increasingly isolated and in danger at a Beijing hospital.
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Obama rejects Keystone XL pipeline permit
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President Barack Obama has rejected a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, the controversial project that would have transported tar sands oil from Canada to Texas.
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Worldwide travel alert: US warns of retaliation following cleric's killing
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The Obama administration says the killing of a U.S.-born cleric in Yemen has raised the risk of anti-American violence worldwide.
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