Infrastructure failings clip the wings of Indonesian airport
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Afghan peace process stalled by larger fears
As the Taliban steps up attacks, the prospects for negotiated settlement to the conflict appear dim.
Activists bristle as India cracks down on foreign funding of NGOs
Government bars groups that oppose nuclear energy, human rights abuses from accepting overseas donations.
Without U.S. air support, Afghans struggle to save their wounded
More lives are at risk as the U.S. helicopters that the Afghan army has relied on to transport its injured leave.
Pakistan army chief meets incoming prime minister in ‘good omen’
Gen. Ashfaq Kayani, head of Pakistan’s powerful army, holds significant sway over civilian affairs.
Sibling spy intrigue puts spotlight on S. Korea’s wary eye toward defectors
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- Japan's central bank keeps policy unchanged, says economy 'picking up,' as trade deficit grows
- State media dispatch shows North Korea has named hardline general as new military chief
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India election sees change
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The art of Ai Weiwei
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Global nuclear debate heats up
Governments around the world are questioning the use of nuclear power.
Powerful quake, aftershocks rattle Tokyo
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Quake in New Zealand kills scores
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Asia / Pacific
- North Korea sends top official, Kim confidant to China in highest profile visit of year
- State media dispatch shows North Korea has named hardline general as new military chief
- Japan's central bank keeps policy unchanged, says economy 'picking up,' as trade deficit grows
- State media dispatch shows North Korea has named hardline general as new military chief
Africa
- UN says elephant poaching may be linked to crime and terrorism, threaten central Africa peace
- Nigeria military: Authorities to release prisoners taken in fight against Islamic extremists
- Algeria's president recovering in undisclosed location after leaving Paris military hospital
- 2 Moroccan men convicted of being homosexual sentence to 4 months in prison
Middle East
- Egyptian state TV says 6 policemen, border guard abducted in Sinai have been released
- Egyptian state TV says 6 policemen, border guard abducted in Sinai have been released
- Egyptian troops mistakenly fire on Sinai funeral in sweep against militants behind kidnapping
- New Egypt tax law has cuts for poor, hikes rates for businesses, leaves wealthiest unchanged
Europe
- Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris evacuated after suicide inside the landmark church
- First edition 'Harry Potter' book, with JK Rowling's notes and drawings, sold for $228,000
- UN says it sees a major drop in number of Syrian refugees arriving in Jordan, unsure why
- Britain's House of Commons votes for gay marriage bill, clearing it for House of Lords debate
The Americas
- Venezuela parliament reconvenes 3 weeks after brawl that injured opposition lawmakers
- Guatemala ruling could keep ex-dictator from prison, say victims, who blame politics
- Toronto mayor declines to offer substantive comment on alleged crack video
- Conservative political party files Supreme Court challenge to ruling on gay marriage in Brazil
National Security
- Fort Jackson, SC, commander suspended, facing adultery charges
- US missile test postponed in April due to North Korean tensions is now scheduled for Tuesday
- Kerry challenges Congress on security at US diplomatic missions, vows to boost protection
- Army general who served in Afghanistan is Pentagon pick to command US troops in South Korea
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