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Bangladesh probes a group suspected in blogger’s death for ties to al-Qaeda

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The purported leader of al-Qaeda in South Asia claimed responsibility for the hacking attack in a video.

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    Sudarsan Raghavan

    Delegates at an informal meeting in Qatar agreed that the militant group should open a political office there.

    Bangladesh probes a group suspected in blogger’s death for ties to al-Qaeda

    Annie Gowen

    The purported leader of al-Qaeda in South Asia claimed responsibility for the hacking attack in a video.

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    Carol Morello

    Kerry also discussed anti-terrorism strategy and laid a wreath at the site of the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing.

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    In British election campaign, the center cannot hold

    Griff Witte and Dan Balz

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    A quake-stricken district in Nepal struggles back to life

    A quake-stricken district in Nepal struggles back to life

    Pamela Constable in Pathmatinam and Nepal

    Bucolic but poor Nuwakot was devastated April 25, but aid is arriving and villagers are starting to rebuild.

    Chelsea Clinton highlights plight of elephants on visit to reserve in Kenya

    Chelsea Clinton highlights plight of elephants on visit to reserve in Kenya

    Kevin Sieff

    She and her parents have become some of the most visible advocates for the threatened species.

    Italy says 10 migrants die, 4,800 rescued

    Italy says 10 migrants die, 4,800 rescued

    Steve Scherer | Reuters

    The flow of those desperate to reach Europe has accelerated as smugglers capi­tal­ize on calmer seas.

    After years of tension, anti-American sentiment is ebbing in Pakistan

    After years of tension, anti-American sentiment is ebbing in Pakistan

    Tim Craig

    More Pakistanis say the United States can’t be blamed for their country’s long list of problems.

    A minute of horror, then hours of panic on the path to Mount Everest

    A minute of horror, then hours of panic on the path to Mount Everest

    Todd C. Frankel, Rama Lakshmi and Lenny Bernstein

    Hundreds of climbers and guides were thrust into the deadliest disaster ever on the world’s highest mountain.

    Ancient Nepali temple town of Bhaktapur left in ruins

    Ancient Nepali temple town of Bhaktapur left in ruins

    Pamela Constable

    The quake not only destroyed homes and businesses, it damaged the city’s religious and royal heritage.

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    Planes burn at Yemen airport following airstrikes

    Planes burn at Yemen airport following airstrikes

    Airstrikes led by Saudi forces in Yemen destroyed airplanes at an airport in Sanaa, including a cargo jet being used to transport food and supplies into a remote part of the country.
    Gun salutes for Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

    Gun salutes for Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

    Royal gun salutes were fired simultaneously in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London on Monday to mark the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's daughter, newly named Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
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    Pilot preps for five-day flight powered by the sun

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    Ethio­pian Israelis clash with police

    Ethio­pian Israelis clash with police

    Several thousand people, mostly from Israel’s Jewish Ethiopian minority, protested in Tel Aviv against racism and police brutality on Sunday, shutting down a highway and clashing with police on horseback.
    Drone footage reveals Nepal damage

    Drone footage reveals Nepal damage

    Drone footage shot on Friday showed the widespread devastation caused by magnitude-7.8 earthquake in Nepal.
    Chile's Calbuco volcano erupts again

    Chile's Calbuco volcano erupts again

    The Calbuco volcano erupted again on Thursday, sending ash and hot rock billowing into the air and prompting Chilean officials to order a new evacuation of nearby residents.
    Death toll climbs on Mount Everest after quake

    Death toll climbs on Mount Everest after quake

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    Nepal residents fear aftershocks of earthquake

    Nepal residents fear aftershocks of earthquake

    A day after a massive Himalayan earthquake killed more than 2,500 people, rescue efforts continued for trapped victims as panicked tourists looked to flee.
    Powerful earthquake rocks Nepal, hundreds dead

    Powerful earthquake rocks Nepal, hundreds dead

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    Jolie scolds U.N. for response to Syrian crisis

    Jolie scolds U.N. for response to Syrian crisis

    Actress Angelina Jolie pleaded with world powers Friday to help the millions of Syrian refugees, sharply criticizing the U.N. Security Council for being paralyzed by its division over Syria's four-year conflict.
    More than 200 rescued migrants brought to Italy

    More than 200 rescued migrants brought to Italy

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    Calbuco volcano erupts in Chile

    Calbuco volcano erupts in Chile

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    Mexican girl forcibly brought to U.S. returns home

    Mexican girl forcibly brought to U.S. returns home

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    New urgency in Mediterranean migrant crisis

    New urgency in Mediterranean migrant crisis

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    Extremist's misfire foils attack in Paris

    Extremist's misfire foils attack in Paris

    An Islamic extremist with an arsenal of loaded guns was prevented from opening fire on a church only because he accidentally shot himself in the leg, French officials said Wednesday.
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    Thousands put bets on royal baby’s name

    As the countdown continues in London for the birth of the second royal baby for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, thousands of people are placing bets on the baby's name.

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