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In China visit, Obama walks
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On his first trip to China, U.S. president will weigh how, when — or if — to raise human rights issues. Full story
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Cattle raiders kill at least 10 in northern Kenya
Cattle raiders killed at least 10 people in arid northern Kenya Sunday and stole more than 200 livestock, police and residents said.
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Peru quits summit over alleged espionage
Peru will quit an APEC summit in Singapore after recalling its envoy to Chile over charges a Peruvian military officer had spied for the Chilean government, Peru's foreign minister said Saturday.
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In visit to China, Obama walks a tightrope
President Barack Obama is walking a tightrope on his first trip to China, seeking to enlist help in tackling urgent global problems while weighing when and how — or if — he should raise traditional human rights concerns.
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Obama, Medvedev see progress on nuke pact
President Barack Obama on Sunday said the United States and Russia would have a replacement treaty on reducing nuclear arms in place by the end of the year.
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Palestinians to seek endorsement of statehood
Palestinian officials say they are preparing to ask the United Nations to endorse an independent state without Israel's consent.
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Pakistan: Militants attack 2 anti-Taliban figures
Militants stage of attacks against anti-Taliban figures in northwestern Pakistan, as part of an escalating campaign to weaken the country's resolve to fight extremism.
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