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June 18, 2013 @ 3:21 pm
US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 3:09 pm
Brazil protesters clash with police in Sao Paulo
Protesters surrounding the city hall of Brazil's biggest city have clashed with police when a small group of demonstrators tried to force their way into the building. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 2:51 pm
Star-studded party for Israeli president's 90th
Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof Tuesday to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for his upcoming 90th birthday, reflecting world respect for one of the country's peace pioneers. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 2:40 pm
Argentine Supreme Court rejects judicial reform
Argentina's Supreme Court has struck down key elements of a judicial reform the government hoped would rapidly make the courts more responsive to majority rule. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 2:25 pm
Ammunition fire rages at Russian military base
Exploding shells set off a fire that was triggering explosions Wednesday at a military depot in southern Russia, injuring about 30 people and causing the evacuation of more than 6,000 from a nearby village, investigators and emergency workers said. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 2:23 pm
Clashes erupt in Egypt over Islamist governors
Clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's president and his Muslim Brotherhood Tuesday over his appointment of new Islamist governors, some in areas where opponents are strong. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 2:18 pm
AP EXCLUSIVE: US war games send signal to Assad
Under the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding war games that could eventually form the basis of an assault in Syria. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 2:15 pm
Montreal interim mayor resigns after fraud arrest
For the second time in less than a year, a Montreal mayor has stepped down amid corruption scandals ripping through Canada's second-largest city. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 2:02 pm
Fears of violence as Egypt nears June 30 protests
Massive nationwide protests that Egypt's opposition plans for June 30 are taking on a dangerous edge. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 1:52 pm
Syrian warplanes strike rebel posts in Aleppo
Syrian warplanes struck rebel positions near a besieged military air base and other rebel-held areas in the country's north Tuesday as regime forces stepped up attacks against opposition fighters in the key province of Aleppo, activists said. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 1:45 pm
Red Cross' Guantanamo reports sought in 9/11 case
The International Committee of the Red Cross urged a military judge Tuesday to refuse a request to open its confidential communications with U.S. officials about conditions at Guantanamo Bay to the lawyers for the prisoners charged in the Sept. 11 terror attack. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 1:42 pm
G-8 NOTEBOOK: Cameron Tweets WWII bomb at G-8 site
Well, that was close. Or was it? Shortly after wrapping up one of the most peaceful Group of Eight summits in recent memory, Prime Minister David Cameron let a cat out of the bag. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 1:22 pm
Italy top court faults Amanda Knox acquittal
Italy's high court on Tuesday harshly faulted the appeals court that acquitted American student Amanda Knox of murdering her roommate, saying its ruling was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions. It ordered a new appeals court to consider all the evidence to determine whether Knox helped kill the young woman. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 1:01 pm
Syrian pound tumbles on US plans to arm rebels
Many exchange shops closed in Damascus on Tuesday, fearing more chaos a day after the Syrian currency plunged to a new record low, reflecting growing fears in the capital following a U.S. decision to arm rebel groups fighting to topple President Bashar Assad's regime. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 12:55 pm
Greece's public TV still off despite court ruling
State TV channels in Greece remained off-air Tuesday as the political storm over the future of public broadcaster ERT raged on, despite a court ruling that the prime minister's decision to pull the plug was wrong. Continue reading >


















