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  • Indonesia Under Pressure to Prevent Plummeting Rupiah

    JAKARTA — Indonesia’s government has announced new policies to mitigate the rapidly depreciating rupiah, which has faced its worst week since 2008. Analysts say the measures are unlikely to be effective in the short term, because of broader trends affecting currencies across Asia...

  • US Cannot 'Conclusively Determine' Chemical Weapons Use in Syria

    STATE DEPARTMENT — The United States says it can not yet "conclusively determine" that chemical weapons were used in an attack in Syria Wednesday that Syrian opposition leaders say killed more than 1,000 people...

  • Spiraling Onion Prices Worry Indian Government

    NEW DELHI — In India, the government will import onions to ease spiraling prices of a crop that is an essential ingredient in Indian cooking. Seen as a symbol of high food inflation, the price of the "humble" onion has turned into a political headache for the government...

  • China Releases Video Testimony of Ousted Politician Bo's Wife

    A Chinese court trying former Communist Party politician Bo Xilai has released video testimony of his wife in an attempt to bolster the claim that he knowingly accepted bribes...

  • Karzai Heads to Pakistan for Talks on Afghan Peace Process

    ISLAMABAD — Afghan President Hamid Karzai is set to pay an official visit to neighboring Pakistan next week, perhaps as early as Monday, where he will seek help of the newly-elected leadership to...

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Karzai Heads to Pakistan for Talks on Afghan Peace Process

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ISLAMABAD — Afghan President Hamid Karzai is set to pay an...


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China Releases Video Testimony of Ousted Politician Bo's Wife

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A Chinese court trying former Communist Party politician Bo Xilai...


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Spiraling Onion Prices Worry Indian Government

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NEW DELHI — In India, the government will import onions to...


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US Cannot 'Conclusively Determine' Chemical Weapons Use in Syria

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STATE DEPARTMENT — The United States says it can not yet...


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Indonesia Under Pressure to Prevent Plummeting Rupiah

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JAKARTA — Indonesia’s government has announced new policies to mitigate the...


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Militants Kill 24 Egyptian Police in Sinai Attack

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Militants have targeted and killed at least 24 policemen in...


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North Korea Quiet on US-South Korea Military Drill

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The U.S. and South Korea have launched an annual joint...


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Britain Under Fire Over Detention of Reporter's Partner

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LONDON — British authorities came under pressure on Monday to explain...


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GMO Opponents Take Protest On the Road

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Riding around in a car topped with a giant half-vegetable,...


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British Anti-Fracking Protesters Scuffle with Police

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BALCOMBE, ENGLAND — Anti-fracking protesters scuffled with police outside an oil...


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Egypt Protesters Remain Despite Dispersal Threats

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Supporters of deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi are continuing their...


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Norway's Prime Minister Pretends to be Taxi Driver

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Norway's prime minister says the best place to find out...


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US Reforming Mandatory Drug Sentencing

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U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is due to announce a...


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Hundreds Evacuated After Indonesia Volcano Erupts

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Indonesian emergency officials say they have evacuated more than 500...


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Latest Cambodia Vote Results Favor Ruling Party

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Cambodia's opposition has rejected the election commission's results confirming a...


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Study Shows Dolphins Remember Each Other for Decades

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Dolphins, not elephants, may have the best memories of any...


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Liberia Literacy Program Targets Women

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DAKAR — A new education program in Liberia is teaching women...


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Sleep Deprivation Linked to Junk Food Cravings

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Not getting enough sleep can lead you to eat more...


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US Abduction House Is Demolished

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A wrecking crew in the U.S. has demolished the house...


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New Delhi Pressured to Cancel Proposed Pakistan Talks

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NEW DELHI — Indian government officials are being pressured to take...


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