Israel, Hamas near prisoner swap deal
Hundreds of Palestinian inmates would be traded for an Israeli soldier. Full story
Hundreds of Palestinian inmates would be traded for an Israeli soldier. Full story
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.