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US Seeks Deeper Partnership with Americas

U.S. President Barack Obama, attending a two-day regional summit in Cartagena, Colombia, said Saturday Washington wants deeper economic relations in the western hemisphere, but that existing barriers hamper greater integration.

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Syria: Security Council authorizes deployment of advance military observer team

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Security Council in session.

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Dispute simmers but Philippines withdraws warship

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The Philippines Thursday said it has withdrawn its largest warship from a simmering stand-off with Chinese boats in...

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Uneasy calm on Syrian streets after ceasefire

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An uneasy calm prevailed in Syrian cities after a ceasefire proposed by UN envoy Kofi Annan came into force Thursday...

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