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Dissident Exits Embassy After Talks Between U.S. and China

BEIJING — Chen Guangcheng, a blind lawyer, left the American Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday after China’s government pledged that he would remain safe, American officials said.

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Opposition Leader in Myanmar Takes Her Seat in Parliament

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar — Daw Aung San Suu Kyi took the oath of office on Wednesday, a watershed moment in national reconciliation after decades of military rule.

Unemployment Rises to Record High in Euro Zone

FRANKFURT — Joblessness rose to 10.9 percent in April, likely adding tension to upcoming elections in Greece and France.

7 Afghans Die as Suicide Attacker Strikes in Kabul

KABUL — Less than two hours after President Obama left Afghanistan on Wednesday, a large bomb exploded at the gates of the Green Village, a compound used by foreigners.

Broadcaster Distances Itself From News Corp.

LONDON — A day after a parliamentary panel castigated Rupert Murdoch, BSkyB said it was a “fit and proper” company.

Harvard and M.I.T. to Offer Free Online Courses

A new nonprofit partnership, known as edX, will offer vast new learning opportunities for students around the world.

Irish Cardinal Rejects New Pedophile Accusations

DUBLIN — The cardinal said he would not step down despite claims he allowed a pedophile priest to keep his job.

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As the Strategic and Economic Dialogue with China convenes this week, the United States will have a harder time proving that its deficit is China’s fault.

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An Extra-Official Touch for Russia’s May Day

MOSCOW — Russia’s leaders took part in a trade union parade with an estimated crowd of 150,000, as a nation re-enacted celebrations from the Soviet era.

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Mali Uprising Proves No Threat to Junta Leader’s Vision of Authority

BAMAKO, Mali — Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo, who led a coup in March, spoke of a continuing role in public life for the junta, which he called “the committee.”

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Deadly Clashes Erupt in Egypt Ahead of Presidential Vote

CAIRO — At least 9 people were killed in fierce fighting in Cairo early Wednesday, throwing the presidential race into disarray as several candidates halted their campaigns.

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This Prom Has Everything, Except for Boys

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. — A dream to take part in an American rite of passage came true for girls whose faith forbids them to date or dance with boys.

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Blind Chinese Dissident Leaves U.S. Embassy

“The case of Mr. Chen in China shares certain similarity with the case of Trayvon Martin in the U.S.: The local governments don’t behave in a way that the federal government expects,” said Mike Zhang in Shanghai.

Broadcaster Distances Itself From News Corp.

“The ‘hacking’ scandal is rather like the Watergate break-in; it has led to a deeper investigation into the practices of News Corp. and its leaders.” said Andy C in London.

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