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Pakistan bombs militant areas to retaliate for attacks
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'Black widows' among Olympic security fears
Ahead of the games in Sochi, Russian security officials are hunting down three potential female suicide bombers, all wives of slain terrorists.
Hong Kong police question maid
Hong Kong police interviewed and took DNA samples from an Indonesian maid allegedly tortured by her Hong Kong employer.
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Islamic group threatens attacks at Olympics
An Islamic militant group in Russia's North Caucasus claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombings in the southern city of Volgograd last month and posted a video threatening to strike the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Japan dolphin hunt caught on tape
A Japanese government spokesman defended an annual dolphin hunt Monday, after anti-whaling group Sea Shepard videotaped the hunt.
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U.S. eases sanctions as Iran implements nuclear deal
The U.N. nuclear agency is confirming that Iran has halted its most sensitive uranium enrichment work as part of a landmark deal struck with world powers. In response, the U.S. and EU are suspending some economic sanctions.
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Protesters rallied outside of the European Union office in Kiev, demanding sanctions be placed on top Ukrainian officials.
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Protesters, police clash in Ukraine capital
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Deadly attack rattles expat community in Kabul
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18 dead after stampede at funeral in India
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Putin: Gays welcome but ‘leave children in peace’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that gay people should feel welcome at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, but they must “leave the children in peace.”
Suicide bomb blast rocks Kabul restaurant
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