Air pollution in Singapore and Malaysia is soaring because of fires burning in Indonesian peat swamps.
2013
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Attacks on rebels intensify north of Damascus
In Qatar, the Friends of Syria agree to increase military and humanitarian aid to rebels and citizens.
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Water cannons scatter protesters in Istanbul
ISTANBUL – Turkish police used water cannons to disperse thousands who had gathered in Istanbul’s central Taksim Square on Saturday to observe a memorial for four people killed during a wave of anti-government protests. The police move, which was more restrained than on previous occasions, came as the demonstrations had appeared to be subsiding in […]
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Protests shrink in Brazil cities after president breaks silence
Dilma Rousseff backs the right to peaceful protest but condemns violence, vandalism and looting.
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Slide show: This is the dawn of summer
Mainers make the most of the longest day of the year.
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States boldly target federal gun laws
A willingness to challenge federal supremacy began with marijuana, health care and identification laws.
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Kerry urges Taliban toward peace
The secretary of state says the group has to focus on the big picture as peace talks begin.
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U.S. presses Hong Kong on Snowden
An official says Hong Kong has been a good partner in law enforcement matters.
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Sex offender held for Florida girl’s murder
The 8-year-old was taken from a Walmart store in Florida while she was shopping with her mother.