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Fallujah is test case for post-US Iraq

Published March 27, 2009

The city that suffered some of the bloodiest episodes of the Iraq war is back under Iraqi control.

Top Irish republican charged with killing soldiers

Published March 27, 2009

Police have strong forensic evidence linking a prominent Irish republican to the dissident IRA killings of two British soldiers this month

Suicide attack kills 48 at Pakistani mosque

Published March 27, 2009

A suicide bomber blew up a packed mosque near the Afghan border.

Afghan intel chief: Pakistan spies support Taliban

Published March 26, 2009

Many Taliban militants fled to Pakistan's border area from Afghanistan following the 2001 U.S.-led invasion.

Condom uproar latest message problem for pope

Published March 26, 2009

During his nearly four-year papacy, criticism has been pouring in from Muslims, Jews and members of his own flock.

Sources: More US troops for Afghan war

Published March 26, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) âÄî Concerned about the faltering war in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama plans to dispatch thousands more military and civilian trainers on top of the 17,000 fresh combat troops...

Somali pirates hijack 2 tankers in 24 hours

Published March 26, 2009

Pirates armed with machine guns hijacked a Norwegian chemical tanker Thursday.

Not worth a spit? Dubai targets popular Asian chew

Published March 26, 2009

The crackdown — announced this week amid a broader effort to stem behavior deemed offensive — has stirred an unusual Arab-Asian culture clash.

Israel challenges Palestinian claim on Gaza dead

Published March 26, 2009

Israel says the three-week offensive was aimed solely at Hamas militants.

Netanyahu: Israel is Palestinians’ peace partner

Published March 25, 2009

JERUSALEM (AP) âÄî Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his government will be a "partner for peace with the Palestinians," the latest sign that the new Israeli leader is softening...