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Vetted Mexican agents helped lead to the arrests of U.S.-based suppliers for La Familia, U.S. officials said.
Working across borders
After decades of mistrust and sometimes betrayal, Mexican and U.S. authorities are setting aside their differences to unite against a brutal drug trade. The two countries share intelligence, technology, military hardware and, perhaps most importantly, U.S. know-how to train and vet Mexican agents. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post)

Middle East

Sunni insurgent group rebounds in strength and appears to be launching a concerted effort to cripple the Iraqi government as U.S. troops pull out, officials say.


Climate change

Environment minister releases a non-governmental report that says there is no conclusive evidence that climate change has caused the melting of the Himalayan glaciers.


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Africa

The wind may carry a solution for Kenya
(Post, November 21, 2009)

Digest: Digest
(Post, November 20, 2009)

Digest: Digest
(Post, November 18, 2009)

U.S. to attend conference held by war crimes court
(Post, November 17, 2009)

Afghanistan war deaths
(Post, November 16, 2009)
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Asia/Pacific

Americans conflicted over Afghanistan war
(Post, November 22, 2009)

India challenges Western data linking climate change, Himalayan melt
(Post, November 22, 2009)

Digest: Digest
(Post, November 22, 2009)

Digest: Digest
(Post, November 21, 2009)

As Singh's visit nears, perceived U.S. missteps concern India
(Post, November 21, 2009)
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Europe

In Ukraine, H1N1 pandemic sets off panic and politicking
(Post, November 21, 2009)

Swine flu cases fall in U.S. but may rise with holiday travel
(Post, November 21, 2009)

CIA detainees again an issue in Lithuania
(Post, November 20, 2009)

E.U. picks first full-time president
(Post, November 20, 2009)

Digest: Digest
(Post, November 20, 2009)
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Latin America

Digest: Digest
(Post, November 20, 2009)

Sides gear up for fight over U.S. ban on travel to Cuba
(Post, November 19, 2009)

White House counsel steps down, will be replaced by Bob Bauer
(Post, November 13, 2009; 11:30 AM)

White House counsel poised to give up post
(Post, November 13, 2009)

Digest: Digest
(Post, November 11, 2009)
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North America

U.S., Mexico align against common foe: brutal narcotics trade
(Post, November 22, 2009)

Sides gear up for fight over U.S. ban on travel to Cuba
(Post, November 19, 2009)

Task force seeks ban on assault weapons
(Post, November 13, 2009)

Letter from Mexico: Two men and their hunt for marijuana
(Post, October 26, 2009)

Raid targets Mexican cartel; 303 arrested
(Post, October 23, 2009)
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Middle East

Al-Qaeda in Iraq regaining strength
(Post, November 22, 2009)

Palestinian panel to sidestep vote
(Post, November 21, 2009)

Conflict deepens crisis in Yemen
(Post, November 21, 2009)

Kuwait-based military contractor wins court delay
(Post, November 21, 2009)

Iraqi election measure vetoed
(Post, November 19, 2009)
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Latest Wire Reports

Ugandans upset over praise for former dictator
(AP, November 22, 2009; 5:47 AM)

Israeli aircraft strike Gaza targets
(AP, November 22, 2009; 5:45 AM)

Top Iran reformer sentenced to 6 years in jail
(AP, November 22, 2009; 5:42 AM)

Iran begins war games to protect nuclear sites
(AP, November 22, 2009; 5:25 AM)

5 Afghan border security guards killed in south
(AP, November 22, 2009; 5:08 AM)
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