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China Vows to Fight Corruption As Congress Opens

China's government promised to fight corruption, improve the environment and grow the economy as its annual parliamentary session got underway Tuesday.

Assad Forces Defeated in Syria's Raqqa, Ambushed in Iraq

Syrian rebels appear to have captured the northern city of Raqqa, in one of the biggest gains of their two-year revolt against President Bashar al-Assad.

Kenya Election Commission Reports High Turnout

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People reported standing in line for several...

Kenyans Vote Amid Threats of Violence

Kenyans are voting to elect the country’s fourth president since independence. Police have issued warnings of possible violence during the poll.