A 2009 redux on Guantanamo Bay
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President’s plan to shutter the military detention center in Cuba sets stage for a new political battle.
Female lawmakers leading push to crack down on military sex crimes
Women now compose a critical mass on the armed services committees, boosting their clout on the issue.
Nuland gets nod for assistant state secretary; Lute for NATO role
Nuland’s nomination is likely to raise concerns by Republicans over her role in the Benghazi talking points.
Obama calls for review of rules on subpoenas to media
While emphasizing need to protect national security, Obama says he doesn’t want to “chill” reporting.
Hurdles to closing Guantanamo just as high under new Obama plan
To make it work, Congress would have to accept a plan to move some detainees to the United States.
U.S. acknowledges four Americans killed in counterterrorism missions
Attorney General Eric Holder informs Congress of deaths one day before major speech by President Obama.
Man tied to Boston bombing suspect killed in encounter with FBI, others
Ibragim Todashev implicated himself and Tamerlan Tsarnaev in a triple homicide two years ago, officials say.
Fine Print: For Senate panel, there’s power and limitations on Syria
Despite passage of bill calling for aid, Foreign Relations Committee should watch its step on pushing Obama.
Photo Gallery
The best of military photography
A selection of photographs nominated for the Military Photographer of the Year 2012 contest.
Judge apologizes for lack of transparency in leak probe
Leak-investigation documents related to Fox reporter James Rosen were erroneously kept under seal.
Group wants special court to release ruling on unlawful U.S. surveillance
The opinion involves the collection of communications under the revised Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Iran paving over suspected nuclear-related testing site, U.N. agency says
Officials believe the facility may have been used to test a special kind of detonator used in atomic weapons.
White House says reporters should not be prosecuted
Obama tells advisers that he is not interested in prosecuting reporters for soliciting information.
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- Japanese research lab reports radiation leak, but no injuries or emissions outside facility
- Suicide attacker dies in blast in Afghan capital; explosion in mosque kills 12 in east
Africa
- In Ethiopia, African Union marks 50th birthday as foreign dignitaries join celebrations
- In 1st official trip to sub-Saharan Africa, Kerry urges Nigeria to respect human rights
- Tunisian feminist faces 6-month prison sentence for carrying pepper spray
- Nigeria's military says it has rescued women and children held hostage by Islamic extremists
Middle East
- Syrian forces unleash heavy artillery barrage to drive rebels from strategic rebel-held town
- Israeli expert says Syria hackers tried to access Haifa's water system in failed cyberattack
- Saudi Foreign Minister calls Iran's nuclear program danger to region's security
- Jordan king says extremism 'grown fat' on Israel-Palestinian conflict
Europe
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- Female suicide bomber injures 18 in Russian region of Dagestan
- Dozens of Russian gay rights activists detained, attacked at rally in Moscow
- Zookeeper at British wildlife park dies after being attacked by Sumatran tiger
The Americas
- Chile's Indians cheer as regulator fines Barrick Gold for violating Pascua-Lama permit
- Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies allegations that he smokes crack cocaine
- Ex-Guatemala president extradited to US to face embezzlement, money-laundering charges
- Honduran gangs plan to sign a truce to cut violence in one of world's most dangerous countries
National Security
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