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Many are back in positions of power, complicating efforts to weed out corruption in the Karzai government. Full story
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Israel says photos show Iran link to arms shipment
Was confiscated weapons cache destined for Hezbollah militants? Full story
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Make peace — mom's dying wish to rebel leader son
The mother of one of Africa's most notorious rebel leaders relayed one last wish for her son before her death Wednesday, according to a nurse at her deathbed: Make peace.
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Lights flicker on after blackout in Brazil
Officials scramble to restore power after blackouts leave 60 million Brazilians in the dark and shake confidence in the country’s infrastructure before soccer’s 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
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S. Korea on high alert after navy skirmish
South Korea warned it was ready to deter any retaliation by North Korea following a naval clash between the two countries and reportedly deployed warships to a disputed sea border.
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World pays tribute to World War I fallen
Solemn services were held in Belgium, France, Britain, Australia and other countries around the world to commemorate the end of World War I .
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Israel: Photos show Iran link to arms
The Israeli military has released documents and photos it says proves Iran was behind a huge shipment of weapons Israeli navy commandos intercepted last week.
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Afghan future threatened by ex-warlords
Warlords helped drive the Russians from Afghanistan, then shelled Kabul into ruins in a bloody civil war. Now they are back in positions of power, complicating efforts to rid the government of corruption.
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