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Taliban bomber hits Afghan provincial council building, kills 14
Afghan policemen gather at the site of a suicide bombing in Pul-e-Khumri city, Baghlan province, Afghanistan, May 20, 2013.
Twin blasts kill eight in Russia's Dagestan
Eight people were killed during twin blasts in Russia's North Caucasus Monday, law enforcement authorities said.
4 killed in armed bank robbery in south Israel city
At least four people were killed in an armed bank robbery that took place on Monday in south Israeli city of Beersheva, Israel channel 2 citing the Magen David Adom emergency services as reporting.
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Syria army regains large part of strategic al-Qussair city
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Israel to continue preventing transfer of arms to Hezbollah: PM
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Pakistan's slain woman political leader laid to rest
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Thai fugitive ex-PM Thaksin pushes for charter rewrite amid Red-shirts mass rally
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Venezuela willing to normalize relations with U.S.: FM
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New conference over Syria crisis should be based on Geneva meeting: representative
Mokhtar Lamani, the Damascus representative of the UN-Arab League peace envoy to Syria, said Monday that his efforts will be focused on the planned international conference on Syria slated for June.
Pakistani court grants bail to Musharraf in Bhutto murder case
A Pakistani court on Monday granted bail to former President Pervez Musharraf in the 2007 assassination case of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, court officials said.
Iran says next president should be physically competent to work
The spokesman of Iran's Guardian Council of Constitution Abbasali Kadkhodaei said Monday that next Iranian president should be physically competent to be able to work for hours, the State IRIB TV reported.
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Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif says Taliban talks offer to be taken seriously
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DPRK strives to prevent spread of bird flu virus
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Singapore PM to visit Japan
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23 Cambodian garment workers injured in kiosk collapse
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Pyongyang demands Seoul clarify stance on industrial zone's future
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Feature: Egypt's Sinai soldiers close border with Gaza to protest kidnapping
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Major Iranian presidential hopeful withdraws in favor of chief nuclear negotiator
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Lebanon denies receiving warning message from Israel
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95 killed in Syria's al-Qussair battles, including 23 Hezbollah fighters: report
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Turkey launches probe into public servants' negligence in twin car bombings
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Mining potential way forward for developing world
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Topless coffee shop in U.S.
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UN, West condemn Turkey bombings near Syria
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Finland ranked the best place for being mothers
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Colombia confirms killing of FARC security chief
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Obama to visit three African nations
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Latin America, Caribbean forecast to be among investment leaders by 2030
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6.8-magnitude quake jolts off Chilean coast
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6.8-magnitude quake hits off coast of Aisen, Chile -- USGS
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Algeria plans to build its 1st nuclear plant in 2025
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Somali gov't says ban by local officials on UN flights "ill- advised"
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1 killed, 14 injured in clashes between Salafists, police in Tunisian capital
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South African president not involved in Gupta jet scandal: justice minister
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German FM visits Algeria to boost ties
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Loose security leads to Kidnapping of Egyptian soldiers in Sinai
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News Analysis: Congress allies to ensure passage of Philippine president's reform agenda
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Hashimoto's remarks on "comfort women" could derail JRP's chances in the upcoming polls
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Commentary: Unbalanced UN resolution may complicate situation in Syria
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Interview: Recognition of Jewish state erases right of return: PLO official
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3 die in explosion at Spanish military base
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Russia foils terror attack
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British PM calls for joint efforts against tax evasion
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Ukraine puts cyber crime losses at 7.75 mln USD in Q1
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Russia calls for patience on new Syria conference
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World Bank president, UN chief to visit Africa's Great Lakes region
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UN chief starts Mozambique visit
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U.N. chief ready to boost peace process, trust building on Korean Peninsula: spokesman
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UN chief urges DPRK to return to negotiating table
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Former Dutch minister to head new peacekeeping mission in Mali
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Syrian army launches assault on Qusair
Severe weather hits central U.S.
Pakistan repeats voting in Karachi despite killing
DPRK launches short-range missile
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Israeli PM Netanyahu gives exclusive interview to Xinhuanet
British former PM Thatcher dies after stroke
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies
DPRK conducts 3rd nuclear test
International meeting on Syria to be held soon: U.N. chief
Pakistan holds re-polling after election fraud claims
Israel to return settlement's land to Palestinians
Chinese premier arrives in New Delhi for official visit
Prince Harry gets kiss from Karolina Kurkova after polo match win
DPRK fires short-range missile into East Sea
Two Mossad, CIA "spies" executed in Iran
$5.9 million Powerball jackpot sold in Florida
China issues alert for rainstorms in south
Assad welcomes Russia-U.S. understanding, doubts West's intentions
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Syria conference should be based on Geneva meeting
22 people killed in spate of bombings in Iraq
Iran: next president should be physically competent
Former vice president of state bank expelled from CPC, public office
China, Tajikistan establish strategic partnership
Pakistani court grants bail to Musharraf in Bhutto murder case
Premier Li calls for substantial progress in Sino-Indian cooperation
DPRK: missiles launch part of normal training
Chinese premier says India visit aims to enhance trust, deepen cooperation
13 killed, 72 wounded in Iraq car bombings
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