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More foreign spies in U.S. today than even during height of Cold War: Ex-CIA officer

A former top CIA covert officer has said there are currently more foreign spies on American soil than there were even at the peak of the Cold war.

Will continue to deploy missile defence in Europe, says US

Objections from Russia notwithstanding, the US has said that it along with NATO would go ahead with a European missile defence programme.

Asian-American Vote Could Impact US Election

Asian-Americans have largely been ignored by U.S. politicians, but they could provide a valuable edge in the upcoming presidential election, says new polling data.

Despite concerns, Iraq making progress on path to stability – UN envoy

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Special Representative Martin Kobler. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas