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Israel army: No charges in Gaza probe

Published March 30, 2009

JERUSALEM (AP) âÄî The Israeli army on Monday closed an investigation into alleged killings of civilians during its offensive in the Gaza Strip, saying soldiers' testimonies were based on hearsay,...

UN suggests power-sharing for Kirkuk

Published March 29, 2009

Peaceful elections are critical to reducing the U.S. presence in Iraq, promised by President Barack Obama.

Thousands of toxic toads killed in Australian fest

Published March 29, 2009

The toads bred rapidly, and their millions-strong population now threatens many local species across Australia.

Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change

Published March 29, 2009

The debut of Obama's climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration.

Obama rules out US troops in Pakistan

Published March 29, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) âÄî As he carries out a retooled strategy in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama says he will consult with Pakistan's leaders before pursuing terrorist hideouts in that country....

N. Korea launch threatens to undo disarmament talks

Published March 29, 2009

The U.S., South Korea and Japan have told the North that any rocket launch would violate a 2006 U.N. Security Council Resolution.

Japan OKs deployment of missile defense system

Published March 27, 2009

Japan took the rare step Friday of ordering battleships and missile interceptors to protect its northern coast in case a rocket launch by North Korea goes awry.