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No word on status of China's missing next leader

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese spokesman says he has no information about the status of leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping, who dropped from sight 10 days ago and has canceled a series of meetings with foreign...

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Germany moves ahead with eurozone measures

BERLIN (AP) — Europe's financial crisis looks less menacing than it has in many months, but the steps taken by countries most threatened by high debts and weak economies aren't the main factor.What...

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Religious meeting calls for world peace

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Representatives of some of the world's major religions have concluded a three-day interfaith meeting in Sarajevo by calling for peace around the world.The meeting...

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Putin: Romney helped Russia by calling it top foe

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin says a comment made by U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney has made Russia feel justified in opposing America's missile defense plans in Europe.The...

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Europe space agency eyes manned flights with China

BERLIN (AP) — The European Space Agency is exploring the possibility of cooperating with China on manned space missions by the end of the decade.The head of ESA's human spaceflight division says some...

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Base attack kills three Afghans

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — As U.S. and allied troops in Afghanistan marked the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks today, Afghan insurgents have been carrying out attacks.Officials say...

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Suspected al-Qaida bombing misses Yemen minister

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemen's defense minister narrowly escaped assassination Tuesday when a powerful car bomb ripped through his motorcade as it traveled in the nation's capital, killing at least 13...

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Chavez says Venezuela considers effort on Syria

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he will evaluate a proposal to join in a team of non-aligned nations to solve the crisis in Syria.Chavez has remained a vocal supporter...

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White House: No rift with Israel over Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reaffirmed that the two countries are united in their determination to prevent Iran...

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American killed in Libya protest over film

CAIRO (AP) — Protesters angered over a film that ridiculed Islam's Prophet Muhammad fired gunshots and burned down the U.S. consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, killing one American,...

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Jordan's king swears in caretaker Cabinet

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan's royal palace says King Abdullah II has sworn in a caretaker Cabinet ahead of parliamentary elections. It's likely the last time the king appoints a premier.The new...

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Diplomat: U.K. sought Abu Qatada pardon from Jordan

LONDON (AP) — A diplomat says Britain asked Jordan to pardon radical Islamist preacher Abu Qatada because evidence used to convict him there had been obtained through torture.Britain is seeking to...

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U.S. names new top diplomat to Libya

WASHINGTON (AP) — The new top U.S. diplomat for Libya has arrived in the county to assume temporary control of the embassy in Tripoli after last month's deadly attack on the consulate in Benghazi that...

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Polls show Netanyahu poised for election victory

JERUSALEM (AP) — Public opinion polls by two major Israeli dailies indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is poised for a clear victory in the upcoming parliamentary elections, with no serious...

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Turkey: Seized cargo was headed for Syrian military

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey's prime minister says a plane intercepted on its way from Moscow to Damascus was carrying military equipment and ammunition to Syria.He says the cargo seized by Turkish...

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Security officer at U.S. Embassy in Yemen killed

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A security official who worked for the U.S. Embassy in Yemen has been assassinated in a drive-by shooting in the Yemeni capital.Yemeni security officials say the victim had worked...

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US targets central American gang with sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is labeling a violent Central American street gang as an international criminal organization subject to U.S. government sanctions.It's the first time the...

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UK: Marines arrested on suspicion of murder

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Ministry of Defense says it has arrested seven Royal marines on suspicion of murder in relation to an incident in Afghanistan in 2011.The defense ministry said Thursday the...

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US pastor Terry Jones denied entry into Canada

TORONTO (AP) — A spokeswoman for U.S. pastor Terry Jones says Canada has denied entry to the preacher, whose congregation held a Quran burning in March 2011 that triggered deadly protests in...

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Mexico passes anti-laundering cash purchases ban

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's Senate has approved bans on large cash transaction as part of a measure to fight money laundering.The bill forbids sellers and notaries from accepting cash payments of over...

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