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Obama Curtails NSA Spying

U.S. President Barack Obama says his proposed intelligence gathering reforms should give Americans more confidence that their privacy rights are being protected, even as the government maintains the tools it needs to protect the country.

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Healthy and sustainable food systems key to fighting hunger, UN agency says

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Strong and resilient food systems are the most cost-efficient and sustainable way to...

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South Korea Rejects North's Demands to End Military Drills with US

South Korea has rejected demands from North Korea to call off military drills with the United States, which Pyongyang routinely calls provocative rehearsals for invasion.

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Blast Hits Thai Anti-Government Protesters

Thai police have said that at least eight people have been wounded by an explosion that went off in Bangkok during a march of anti-government protesters led by opposition leader Suthep Thaugsuban.

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