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US counter terrorism advisor defends 'tremendously capable tool' drone attacks against militants

White House counter terrorism advisor John Brennan has defended the administration's campaign of using armed drones to target terrorism suspects, calling it a 'tremendously capable tool' against terrorists.

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Koran burnt in front of US churchgoers

Reports are emerging from Gainesville, Florida that pastor Terry Jones has burned more copies of the Koran.

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US, Japanese Leaders to Push for Stronger Alliance

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda meets with U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House Monday for talks that are expected to reaffirm a strong bilateral alliance that has weakened in recent years.

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Political funding scandal dogs French president