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2 US adoption agencies closing, citing woes abroad
The lone U.S. adoption agency accredited in Kyrgyzstan is shutting down due…

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Papal resignation sparks global disbelief, grief
From the parishes of Poland to the churches of Chile Roman Catholics around…

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Egypt's Muslim clerics elect top Islamic jurist
Muslim clerics from Al-Azhar Egypt's premier religious institution chose…

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Precedents for papal resignations
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Benedict XVI is stepping down on Feb.…

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Tunisia Islamist leader says unity gov't imminent
An agreement is imminent on a new national unity government for Tunisia to…

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Afghan government: Prisoner abuse not systematic
An Afghan government panel acknowledged Monday that detainees face widespread…

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Battle brews in Minn. over hospital nurse staffing
Leaning into friendlier political terrain a union for Minnesota nurses…

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Somalia : Journalist freed but may face charges
A Somali journalist was freed after being detained without charges for more…

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103 said killed in South Sudan cattle raid clash
More than 100 people were killed in a violence-prone region of South Sudan…

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Islamic extremists attack Malian troops in Gao
Black-robed Islamic extremists armed with AK-47 automatic rifles invaded Gao…

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Filipino extremists face new foe: fellow rebels
After years of fighting the government from hidden jungle bases in the…

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Comic Sarah Silverman's sister detained by Israel
Israeli police Monday detained 10 women including the sister of American…

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Muslim makes Israeli football debut
Under heavy security a Muslim football player whose signing with a Jerusalem…

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HP sets labor guidelines in for Chinese suppliers
Hewlett-Packard Co. the world's largest personal computer maker is vowing…

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