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DRC Official Blames Rebels for Stalled Peace Talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government is denying it has pulled out of the Kampala peace talks with the M23 rebels, and says it is the rebels who have left the talks. Congo’s government spokesman said talks are not going well because the rebels...

US Lawmakers Urge Action After Syria Chemical Weapons Report

U.S. lawmakers say America cannot ignore Syria’s alleged use of chemical weapons.

UN envoy hopes talks between Iraqi and Kurdish officials will resolve outstanding issues

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Special Representative Martin Kobler.

Opposition Wins Iceland Election

Iceland's center-right opposition declared victory Sunday in parliamentary elections, as voters punished the incumbent leftist government for harsh austerity measures imposed during its four years as ruling party.