Iranian nuclear talks end without a deal
Two days of negotiations ended early Sunday with no interim plan on the disputed nuclear program.
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Next step in talks, negotiating how to stamp out cocaine trade in guerrilla territory, a critical point for U.S.
Israelis swoon for ultra-Orthodox rockers
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Iraqi Kurds look to Turkey for path to independence
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The 195-mph typhoon had been poised to be the strongest tropical storm ever recorded at landfall.
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The government says the measure provides more transparency, but activists fear it will lead to abuses.
Netanyahu combative as Kerry pushes on peace talks
The U.S. chief diplomat is in the region to bolster shaky negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.
As economy slows, China faces moment of decision
Communist Party officials are expected to create a blueprint for economic reforms that could reverberate worldwide.
U.S. offers Iran sanction relief for nuclear ‘freeze’
A pause in uranium enrichment would result in temporary, modest relief from some sanctions against Iran.
Pakistani Taliban selects hard-line new leader
Maulana Fazlullah, a widely feared militant, ordered the shooting of teen education advocate Malala.
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Typhoon Haiyan slams the Philippines
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Africa’s struggle with poaching
Fueled by the increasing demand for tusks and horns from Asia, rhino and elephant poaching continues to rise in Africa.
Tensions flare between U.S. and Iran
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Prince Charles and Camilla’s India tour
The British royal couple’s official visit is their third to the country and their most extensive yet.
Russia commemorates WWII soldiers
A military parade honors the troops who in 1941 marched in Moscow’s Red Square before departing for the front lines.
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Mount Sinabung erupts, Soyuz launch, Prince Charles and Camilla in India, Jordan River baptism and more.
Meteor falls in Chelyabinsk, Russia
The space rock streaked at supersonic speed and exploded over the Ural Mountains, injuring hundreds.
John F. Kerry visits Middle East
The secretary of state tries to steady wavering peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.
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Tar barrel festival, gorilla massage, China’s lunar rover, woolly rhinoceros and more.
India’s Mars mission
India launches spacecraft bound for the Red Planet to demonstrate its abilities and advance technologies for space travel.
152 Bangladeshis sentenced to death
A special court sentenced 152 border guards to death over a brutal uprising in 2009 that killed 57 military commanders.
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Siberian rope jumpers
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- Maldives presidential election leads to runoff but 2nd place candidate wants it postponed
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Middle East
- No nuclear deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat, Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
- Kerry: US understands, respects 'very strong feelings' of friends, allies on Iran
- Kerry: Iran talks 'a long and interesting process, but a very productive one'
- No nuke deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat and Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
The Americas
- Venezuela wins seventh Miss Universe as nation keeps churning out beauty amid economic crisis
- Miami Herald reporter released after 2-day detention in Venezuela for reporting on crisis
- Colombia club shooting leaves 8 dead, 6 injured
- Venezuelans stand in line all night for bargain TVs after leader seizes appliances store chain
National Security
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- Veterans Affairs suspends mandatory overtime for workers as disability claims backlog drops
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- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan