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Israel, Hamas near prisoner swap deal
Hundreds of Palestinian inmates would be traded for an Israeli soldier. Full story
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Wedding bells for Britain’s Prince William?
Video: A cocktail ring worn by the prince's girlfriend is sparking new rumors of a royal wedding.
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The U.S. to hand out millions of dollars to provinces that have eliminated or reduced the production of opium poppies. Full story
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Boy becomes lost face of Somalia's war
A boy whose face was torn open by a bullet while walking home from a market has become a symbol of a ruthless war where thousands of children are casualties.
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Trucker program attracts drug smugglers
A U.S. program that offers trusted trucking companies speedy passage across U.S. borders has begun attracting customers who place a premium on avoiding inspections: Mexican drug smugglers.
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China dissident sentenced to 3 years
A veteran dissident was sentenced to three years in prison after casting a spotlight on poorly built schools that collapsed and killed thousands of children during China's massive earthquake last year — an apparent government attempt to squelch such information.
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Israel, Hamas near prisoner swap deal
Officials say the two enemies are nearing a deal to exchange hundreds of Palestinian inmates for an Israeli soldier held captive for more than three years in the Gaza Strip.
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Obama braces for tough sell on Afghan policy
The White House braced for a tough sell of President Obama's long-awaited decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new U.S. forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan.
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