Nation & World

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June 13, 2010

Iraq political rivals inch toward talks

BAGHDAD — The leaders of two rival political alliances battling to run Iraq’s new government took a step toward ending their power dispute Saturday, as the Sunni-backed coalition that won March elections now faces being sidelined in parliament. The 90-minute meeting between Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and former Premier Ayad Allawi was their first since […]
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June 13, 2010

U.N. panel reviews Taliban, al-Qaida restrictions list

As an Afghan peace jirga makes the request to a U.N. panel, it also urges that some detainees be freed.
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June 13, 2010

Alleged Mossad spy held in Poland

The arrested man was wanted in connection with the killing of a Hamas agent in Dubai in January.
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June 13, 2010

Cuba frees political activist, begins transferring six others

With the prisoner's release, 52 of the 'Group of 75' arrested in March 2003 remain behind bars.
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June 13, 2010

‘The only way to stop me is put me on death row’

A Virginia prisoner who killed his cellmate says he'll kill again. And it won't be another inmate.
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June 13, 2010

Growing pains test strength of tea party movement

The energy that fuels the network also makes it hard to unite support behind a single, strong candidate.
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June 13, 2010

Warmer climate thaws ice cellars in Arctic villages

Residents who rely on a subsistence diet are having to throw out spoiled whale meat.
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June 13, 2010

California judge has questions for sides in gay marriage case

He is being asked to overturn the 2008 ballot measure that outlawed same-sex marriages.
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June 13, 2010

For some probing ocean health, just one word: microplastics

Tiny plastic particles may absorb contaminants and harm sea life when ingested, scientists worry.
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June 13, 2010

Pilots walk out, Spirit cancels flights

Thousands of fliers are affected when contract talks fail Saturday after repeated extensions.

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