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On anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing, Ban urges elimination of nuclear weapons

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The remains of the Prefectural Industry Promotion Building, later preserved as a monument - known as the...

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Putin Praises NATO in Afghanistan, but Prepares Fallback Plan

After years of complaining about American troops in Afghanistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin is now urging them to stay. At the same time, however, he is preparing a fallback plan.

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Defection Highlights Sectarian Divide in Syrian Government

The defection of Syria's Sunni Muslim Prime Minister Riad Hijab is the latest sign of a sectarian split in the Alawite-dominated government of President Bashar al-Assad.

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Islamist Gunmen Kill 16 Egyptian Border Guards

Gunmen killed 16 Egyptian border guards Sunday at a checkpoint near the Gaza Strip and Israel, and then stole security vehicles and attempted to cross into Israel.

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