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Wrestling, anyone? Pakistan welcomes back a Japanese hero
Muhammad Hussain Inoki, a pro wrestling great from Japan, is treated like a king in Pakistani cities.
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Syrian forces fire missiles at rebels, potentially escalating the civil war
U.S. officials describe the tactics as acts of desperation as rebels gain momentum in the fight to oust Assad.
Afghan insurgents detonate explosives outside site of Panetta visit
The defense secretary left Kandahar before the blast and was in no imminent danger, officials said.
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Egypt’s opposition urges citizens to vote ‘no’ in referendum on charter
Rather than boycott the referendum, opposition leaders tell supporters to cast ballots against the draft charter.
Testimony on CIA’s treatment of 9/11 suspects will be kept secret
A military judge prohibits disclosure during the men’s trial of information the government deems classified.
Microblog’s coverage of China’s new Communist Party leader is days ahead
Some suspect a slick propaganda effort, not an ordinary fan, behind the “Learning from Xi Fan Club.”
UN group favors greater government roles in Internet
A conference weighing Internet rules shifted into high-stakes showdowns on after advancing a proposal for greater government oversight.
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Images from around the world
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Latest Headlines
- Afghan official: 2 civilians killed, 14 wounded in Kandahar Airfield gate attack
- Lawyer: Russian spy killed by radiation poisoning worked for UK's MI6
- Carter Center says it will not monitor Egypt's referendum on draft constitution
- Ethiopian Airlines says merger proposed by Kenyan Airways is not practical
- Congo rebel group wants president to resign according to list of demands shown to AP
- E.U. ministers ink deal on greater bank oversight; paves way for direct rescues
- Reality check: NKorea still years from credible missiles, despite successful rocket launch
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Muhammad Hussain Inoki, back in Pakistan
The professional wrestling great from Japan is welcomed like a king.
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Life and war in Afghanistan
Scenes of daily struggle in war-torn nation as coalition forces attempt to shift duties to Afghan troops.
Protests roil Egypt
Riot police beef up security as supporters and opponents of President Morsi clash in Cairo.
Spain’s austerity crisis
The number of people registered as unemployed edges up toward 5 million as the recession shows few signs of abating.
Typhoon Bopha strikes Philippines
Bopha unleashes heavy rains, winds on the southern Philippines, killing over 300 people.
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Conflict brewing in Mali
This former French colony nestled in the Sahara Desert could become a key place for next war on terrorism.
War in Syria
As battles between the government and the opposition rage on, fears of a regional war grow.
Hungarians rally against far-right politician’s list
Civic groups gather in Budapest to protest lawmaker’s call to screen Jews for security risks.
Living poor in Saudi Arabia
In a country with vast oil wealth and lavish royal spending, an estimated quarter of Saudis live in poverty.
Images from around the world
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Tunnels between Gaza and Egypt are back in business
Primary commerce of Rafah, Egypt, focuses on tunnel network that circumvents the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
Mexico’s new president is sworn in
Enrique Peña Nieto takes the oath of office, while protests against him go on outside.
In Mali, musicians flee south
Radical Islamists have driven artists from northern Mali, where playing music can bring beatings, and even prison time.
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Asia / Pacific
- Pakistan extends refugee status for Afghans by 6 months ahead of looming deadline
- Amnesty International accuses Pakistani military of human rights abuses in anti-Taliban fight
- Japan says Chinese plane spotted over disputed islands, F-15 jets scrambled to area
- Pakistani students rally against naming their college after schoolgirl shot by Taliban
Africa
- Ethiopian Airlines says merger proposed by Kenyan Airways is not practical
- Congo rebel group wants president to resign according to list of demands shown to AP
- South Africa's deputy president challenges President Jacob Zuma to lead ruling ANC party
- Mali swears in prime minister days after military forces resignation of predecessor
Middle East
- Carter Center says it will not monitor Egypt's referendum on draft constitution
- Syrian state news agency says 16 killed in bombing near Damascus, including women and children
- Israeli foreign minister indicted on breach of trust charge; cleared of other accusations
- Israeli media: FM Avigdor Lieberman indicted on breach of trust charge; cleared of others
Europe
The Americas
- Anxieties rise as surge of tremors makes Chilean town a shaky place in world's shakiest nation
- Corruption scandal nears Brazil's popular ex-president as calls of probe into his role rise
- Venezuela says Chavez in tough fight after surgery, warns he may miss swearing-in for new term
- Innocent verdicts in high-profile trial set back Argentina's fight against sex slavery
National Security
- Italy brings Michelangelo's 'David-Apollo' to Washington for celebration of Italian culture
- Clinton cancels trip to Arab world due to illness
- SEAL team Six member killed in Afghanistan rescue operation was from Pennsylvania
- SEAL team Six member killed in Afghanistan rescue operation was from Pennsylvania
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