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Gaza militants vow wave of attacks against Israel

Militant groups in the Gaza Strip said on Thursday they had joined forces to step up attacks against Israel, possibly including suicide bombings. The statement was made as Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed in …msnbc.com · 1 hour ago

Hamas, though excluded from Mideast talks, is among most intractable issues

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Middle East talks begin with work plan

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Ecuadorean survivor urges migrants to avoid Mexico

One of two known survivors of a drug gang’s massacre in northern Mexico of 72 undocumented Central and South American migrants urged others in an interview broadcast Thursday not to attempt the journey to the United …AP – msnbc.com · 55 minutes ago

Ecuadorean survivor of massacre urges other migrants to avoid Mexico

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Drug Gangs Prey On Migrants In Risky Mexico Journey

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Mozambique riots spotlight world food price spike

JOHANNESBURG — A few pennies’ increase in the price of a loaf of bread can mean the difference between getting by and going hungry – and erupting in anger – in the world’s poorest countries. A spike in food prices has …Forbes · 1 hour ago

Mozambican food riots are reminder of vulnerability of world’s poorest nations

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Admiral touring flooded areas

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Dutch release men held in terror scare

Two Yemeni men with ties to Metro Detroit were freed Wednesday, two days after Dutch authorities arrested them amid fears they were doing a dry run for an airline terror attack. The men were not charged with a crime …Detroit News · 1 hour ago

Dutch prosecutors say two Yemeni men freed

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Detained Yemenis let go, Dutch prosecutors say

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Religious Minorities Suffering Worst in Pakistan Floods

In one of the more unfortunate developments attending the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, the country’s religious minorities are being denied relief and aid — and being attacked by extremists belonging to the country’s …Time · 2 hours ago

Pakistani gov’t boosts security after three bombs rock Lahore, killing 33

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Pakistani Shiites hold funeral for victims of triple bombing that killed 35, wounded scores

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Blair continues to defend British role in Iraq war

LONDON – Tony Blair regrets banning fox hunting but not invading Iraq. He was captivated by Princess Diana, intimidated by Queen Elizabeth II. He heaps praise on former President George W. Bush but calls his close …Columbus Dispatch · 13 hours ago

Tony Blair’s autobiography: 5 key revelations

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"Tony Blair: I cried for Iraq war victims"

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Israeli moratorium key to talks

The chairman of Israel’s largest settler organization in the disputed territory of the West Bank on Wednesday predicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government will collapse if he renews a moratorium on …Washington Times · 58 minutes ago

Obama challenges Netanyahu, Abbas to seize the opportunity

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Obama says time ripe for Mideast peace accord

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Dutch release Yemeni men held in terror probe

Two Yemeni men arrested on arrival from the United States on suspicion they may have been conducting a dry run for an airline terror attack were released without charge Wednesday after investigations turned up no …AP – msnbc.com · 2 hours ago

Yemeni Men Caught in Amsterdam Have Been Freed

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Did U.S. airport security get it right this time?

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Rape probe against WikiLeaks founder reopened

A senior Swedish prosecutor reopened a rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, the latest twist to a puzzling case in which prosecutors of different ranks have overruled each other. Assange has …AP – msnbc.com · 1 hour ago

Swedish prosecutor reopens rape probe against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

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Julian Assange rape allegations: What’s behind them?

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Kansas City Star

Corruption tiff ruffles U.S.-Afghan relations

KABUL, Afghanistan – A bribery probe involving a top adviser to President Hamid Karzai has angered the Afghan leader and threatens to damage U.S. relations with Kabul just three months after a White House visit that …Northwest Herald · 15 hours ago

Corruption probe ruffles U.S.-Afghan relations

San Mateo Daily Journal

Bomb attack kills Muslim religous leader in southern Afghanistan’s violent Kandahar city

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Kansas City Star

Mexico captures reported drug lord ‘the Barbie’

MEXICO CITY — A former Texas high school football player and petty street dealer who allegedly rose to become one of Mexico’s most savage assassins became the third major drug lord brought down by Mexico in less …McAlester News-Capital & Democrat · 11 hours ago

Captured Mexico drug kingpin ‘the Barbie’ says in video he knew top capos, transported cocaine

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Alleged Drug Lord ‘La Barbie’ Captured in Mexico

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NY Muslim groups decry hostile atmosphere

It is "unethical, insensitive and inhumane" to oppose the planned mosque near ground zero, more than 50 leading Muslim organizations said Wednesday as they cast the intense debate as a symptom of religious …Beaver County Times · 2 hours ago

NYC Muslim groups decry hostile atmosphere following mosque controversy

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NY Muslim groups decry hostile atmosphere, say bigotry shouldn’t impede Islamic institutions

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