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Israel, Hamas near prisoner swap deal
Hundreds of Palestinian inmates would be traded for an Israeli soldier. Full story
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Wedding bells for Britain’s Prince William?
Video: A cocktail ring worn by the prince's girlfriend is sparking new rumors of a royal wedding.
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The U.S. to hand out millions of dollars to provinces that have eliminated or reduced the production of opium poppies. Full story
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Boy becomes lost face of Somalia's war
A boy whose face was torn open by a bullet while walking home from a market has become a symbol of a ruthless war where thousands of children are casualties.
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Trucker program attracts drug smugglers
A U.S. program that offers trusted trucking companies speedy passage across U.S. borders has begun attracting customers who place a premium on avoiding inspections: Mexican drug smugglers.
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21 killed as political rivalry turns violent
Gunmen killed at least 21 people in the Philippines Monday, apparently to prevent a woman from filing her husband's nomination to run for provincial governor, the military said.
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U.K. begins inquiry on Iraq war
A panel investigating Britain's role in the Iraq war begins questioning witnesses this week in an inquiry that critics hope will expose alleged deception in the buildup to conflict.
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Israel, Hamas near prisoner swap deal
Officials say the two enemies are nearing a deal to exchange hundreds of Palestinian inmates for an Israeli soldier held captive for more than three years in the Gaza Strip.
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Obama could lock in Afghanistan decision
The White House said President Barack Obama could use an unusual evening war council session Monday to lock in his long-awaited decision on whether to commit more troops to Afghanistan.
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