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Trade, nukes likely to be among hot topics in nine-day, four-country tour. Full story
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Australia OKs extradition of Nazi suspect
Man accused by Hungary of World War II killing. Full story
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Diplomats question role of Iran nuke plant
They say recently revealed facility appears to be too small to house civilian program. Full story
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Ghana illegal mine collapse kills 15
A police official says 15 people — 13 of them women — were killed when an illegal gold mine caved in on them in western Ghana.
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Drug lord makes Forbes list of ‘most powerful’
Mexico's most-wanted drug lord has reached a new level of fame — or infamy — by making Forbes magazine's list of the 67 "World's Most Powerful People."
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Obama faces daunting challenges in Asia
President Barack Obama is off on his first major presidential trip to Asia, where a surging China and newly assertive Japan could upend America's longtime trade and foreign policy roles.
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Time up for Russia’s 11 time zones?
Russia has 11 time zones across its vast territory — and its leaders believe that's just too many hours in the day.
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U.S. acts to seize skyscraper, 4 mosques
Federal prosecutors move to seize 4 mosques and a N.Y. skyscraper owned by a Muslim group with alleged ties to Iran's government.
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Obama's Afghan decision sends messages
The president's drawn-out deliberations on Afghanistan make it clear that he won't be pushed or rushed into a wartime decision.
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