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Wave of Condemnation Follows N. Korea Nuclear Test

Governments and leaders from around the world are condemning North Korea's latest nuclear test.

Exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Kicks Off in Thailand

The commander of U.S. Pacific Command kicked off the longest-running U.S. military exercise in the Pacific in Thailand today, calling the 13,000 multinational participants guardians of future peace and prosperity.

Sudan and Darfur rebel group sign ceasefire under UN-African Union auspices

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UNAMID troops on patrol in North Darfur.

Pope Benedict to Step Down

Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI has resigned, effective at the end of the month. It is the first time a pope resigned in nearly 600 years.