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NATO Ministers Plan Future Role in Afghanistan
At a rare joint meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, foreign and defense ministers of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, reportedly moved toward an agreement on the alliance's future role in Afghanistan, and discussed improving their joint military ability to deal with 21st century challenges.
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US wants Pakistan to 'squeeze' Haqqani network
US will exert more pressure on Pakistan to curb the Al Qaeda-allied Haqqani network, amid a widely held belief that the insurgent group was behind the latest audacious attacks in Kabul over the weekend, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said.
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Gulf Leaders Discuss UAE-Iran Island Dispute
Foreign ministers of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council held an emergency meeting in Doha Tuesday to discuss a territorial dispute between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, which some believe could pose a threat to international security.
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Security Council strongly condemns DPR Korea’s satellite launch attempt
Amb. Susan Rice of the United States, presides over Security Council meeting on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
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Turkey's Role in Iran Nuclear Talks Could Diminish
The latest talks on Iran's controversial nuclear program, held in Istanbul April 14, were viewed as productive by the participants.
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Filipino, American troops start war games in South China Sea
Some 7,000 US and Filipino troops Monday began their annual 11-day military exercise on disputed South China Sea waters, amid a tense territorial dispute between Beijing and Manila.
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UN condemns deadly weekend raids by insurgents in Afghanistan
One of the buildings attacked by armed insurgents during their raids on Afghan institutions and foreign embassies in several provinces, including the capital Kabul.
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Iran, Western Powers Hold 'Constructive' Nuclear Talks
Talks in Istanbul involving P51 countries and Iran over Tehran's controversial nuclear program have ended with a commitment to further talks that are scheduled to take place in Baghdad next month.
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UN relief operation helping thousands displaced by Pakistan military campaign
Displaced men wait to be registered at Jalozai camp in Pakistan.
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North Korea's New Leader Makes Unprecedented Speech
North Koreans and the world, for the first time, heard the country's new, young leader, Kim Jong Un, speak in public Sunday.
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