Obama welcomes Taliban assent to Afghanistan talks

Obama welcomes Taliban assent to Afghanistan talks

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Protests continue in Brazil as thousands rally in Sao Paulo

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Mali signs peace deal with Tuareg rebels

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G-8 leaders vow to crack down on tax evasion

G-8 leaders vow to crack down on tax evasion

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A test of wills in Iran

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McManus: Obama, Syria and the Aspin Doctrine

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South Africa's path to marriage equality

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Affirmative action and breaking the 'bamboo ceiling' for Asian Americans

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A smarter way to deal with China

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China and the U.S.: a little big summit

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China has several options on Edward Snowden

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U.S. says Syria used chemical weapons, will send arms to rebels

U.S. says Syria used chemical weapons, will send arms to rebels

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Turkey's leader agrees to halt park project

Turkey's leader agrees to halt park project

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Iran presidential election underway

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Snowden's spying allegations spur Chinese to criticize U.S.

Snowden's spying allegations spur Chinese to criticize U.S.

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As Syria humanitarian crisis grows, donors are in short supply

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Turkish protesters defy warning, battle police in Taksim Square

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