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Afghans Report Progress on Security Pact with US

Officials in Afghanistan report progress in their “informal” talks with U.S. interlocutors on hammering out “a joint text” of a proposed bilateral security agreement.

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Egyptians should consider new approaches to ensure inclusive political process – Ban

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Egyptians protest in Cairo in July 2013.

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E-mail Service Linked to Snowden Suspends Service

An encrypted e-mail service in the United States, believed to have been used by U.S. leaker Edward Snowden, has shut down in what appears to be response to pressure from the government.

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Colombia grew less coca in 2012, UN survey reports

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Coca plant.

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