North Korean official, sent by Kim Jong Un, visits China for talks
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A top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing after weeks of escalating tension.
Infrastructure failings clip the wings of Indonesian airport
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Afghan peace process stalled by larger fears
As the Taliban steps up attacks, the prospects for negotiated settlement to the conflict appear dim.
Activists bristle as India cracks down on foreign funding of NGOs
Government bars groups that oppose nuclear energy, human rights abuses from accepting overseas donations.
Without U.S. air support, Afghans struggle to save their wounded
More lives are at risk as the U.S. helicopters that the Afghan army has relied on to transport its injured leave.
Pakistan army chief meets incoming prime minister in ‘good omen’
Gen. Ashfaq Kayani, head of Pakistan’s powerful army, holds significant sway over civilian affairs.
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Global nuclear debate heats up
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A massive earthquake and tsunami struck the eastern coast of Japan.
Quake in New Zealand kills scores
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Asia / Pacific
- Hard-line students in Afghanistan protest women's rights decree as un-Islamic, demand repeal
- More controversy for Japan party as lawmaker accuses Koreans of involvement in prostitution
- Falling yen may help Japan, but proving a headache for other countries, especially in Asia
- Bernanke warning that now is not the time to end stimulus reignites stock rally
Africa
- Rockets land in Congolese city of Goma as UN secretary-general arrives in capital
- Kenya truth report shows assassinations, land grabs, corruption plagued its past governments
- Opposition in Burkina Faso vow to fight creation of a Senate
- AP PHOTOS: Nigeria mourns and prepares to bury writer Chinua Achebe at his family's rural home
Middle East
- Kerry, US allies push peace talks on Syrian rebels, while promising them more aid
- IAEA report: Iran expands nuclear technology for program that could be used to make weapons
- Egypt's president claims victory in release of 7 security personnel abducted in Sinai
- UN's top Mideast envoy says there are mounting reports of chemical weapons use in Syria
Europe
- Polish man gets quick face transplant in what doctors say was life-saving decision
- Ex-premier who was ousted amid corruption probe seeks return to power in Cayman elections
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The Americas
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National Security
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- Fort Jackson, SC, commander suspended, facing adultery charges
- US missile test postponed in April due to North Korean tensions is now scheduled for Tuesday
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