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U.S., Cuba move to end Cold War stand-off
U.S., Cuba move to end Cold War stand-off

The United States and Cuba moved to end five decades of Cold War hostility Wednesday, agreeing to revive diplomatic ties in a breakthrough that would also ease …

Sony cancels parody film as N. Korea suspected over hack

Sony Pictures abruptly canceled Wednesday the release of the comedy which has angered North Korea and triggered chilling threats from hackers, reportedly …

Russia poses risk to global economy
Russia poses risk to global economy

WASHINGTON ― Russia’s suddenly escalating financial crisis risks spilling beyond its borders and endangering parts of the global economy. With economies in …

[Graphic News] A map of Islamic State supporters
[Graphic News] A map of Islamic State supporters

Amid the rise of Islamic State, or IS, the Jihadist militant group that has seized large swathes of Syria and Iraq, it was revealed that a significant number …

Palestinians to push U.N. vote despite U.S. veto warning

RAMALLAH (AFP) ― The Palestinians will press ahead Wednesday with a U.N. bid to boost their hopes of statehood, despite a warning that the U.S. will block …

Pakistan mourns dead in Taliban attack
Pakistan mourns dead in Taliban attack

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) ― Pakistan began three days of mourning Wednesday for the 132 children and nine school staff massacred by the Taliban in the …

Obama backs new sanctions on Russia
Obama backs new sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) ― President Barack Obama will sign legislation imposing new economic sanctions on Russia, the White House said Tuesday, as the U.S. claimed …

Suicide bombers kill 26 in Yemen

SANAA (AP) ― Two suicide car bombers rammed their vehicles into a Shiite rebels’ checkpoint and a house south of the Yemeni capital Tuesday as a school bus …

Apple wins class-action lawsuit over iPod prices
Apple wins class-action lawsuit over iPod prices

OAKLAND, California (AP) ― A federal jury decided Tuesday that Apple didn’t compete unfairly when it sold music players and songs with copy-protection …

Apple stops sales in Russia

CUPERTINO, California (AP) ― Apple has halted online sales of its iPhones, iPads and other products in Russia amid financial turmoil triggered by the steep …

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