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US Taliban Release Angers Afghanistan

Afghanistan's government reacted in anger at President Barack Obama's decision to release five Taliban detainees from U.S. detention at Guantanamo Bay into Qatar's jurisdiction, in exchange for an American soldier who had been held by the Taliban for...

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Obama to Visit Volatile Europe

President Barack Obama embarks on a four-day trip to Europe this week. He leaves Washington Monday night for stops in Poland, Belgium and France.

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China Calls Japan, US Comments on Disputed Areas 'Provocative'

A senior Chinese general has lashed out at the U.S. and Japan for criticizing Beijing's activities in disputed areas of the South China Sea, calling the comments "provocative."

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An in-depth discussion of the results of the European elections at the Informal EU General Affairs Council

Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Kourkoulas chaired the Informal EU General Affairs Council, which was hosted by the Greek Presidency in the wake of the European elections.

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