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Bulgaria Links Hezbollah to Israeli Bombing

The Bulgarian government says Hezbollah was responsible for the bombing of a tourist bus near a Black Sea port city last year in which five Israelis and one Bulgarian were killed. The accusation implicates a group whose political wing is a major force...

North Korean Video Depicts Burning US City

With another North Korean nuclear test looming, the country’s official website, Uriminzokkiri, has posted an unusual video on its YouTube channel showing what appears to be a U.S. city in flames after some kind of attack from space.

China Takes Active Role in Talks Between Burma and Kachin Rebels

China says it is willing to play a role in peace talks between the government of Burma and the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), which is seeking greater autonomy.

Egyptian Activist Dies in Police Custody, Triggering Protests

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