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Attacks in Syria's Homs resume after Russian peace foray
(Reuters)
Reuters - Armored forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad killed at least 47 civilians as they thrust into Homs on Wednesday, firing rockets and mortar rounds to subdue opposition districts, activists said, a day after Russia said Assad wants peace. |
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New Maldives leader stresses "no coup" in paradise islands
(Reuters)
Reuters - The new president of the Maldives stressed on Wednesday that he did not take power in the Indian Ocean resort islands in a coup and said that his succession was in line with the constitution. |
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NATO, Afghan and Pakistan officials to hold border talks
(Reuters)
Reuters - NATO, Afghan and Pakistani military officials will hold talks on improving border security and coordination on Wednesday, in a possible sign that tension is easing following a cross-border NATO air attack in November that infuriated Pakistan. |
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U.S. to move Marines to Guam despite Futenma delay
(Reuters)
Reuters - Japan and the United States said on Wednesday they have started talks to transfer U.S. Marines to Guam from the southern Japan island of Okinawa despite little progress being made on the planned relocation of a U.S. airbase on Okinawa, a step forward in an issue that has long been an irritant in bilateral ties. |
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Gandhi dynasty scion takes on low caste "queen" in India vote
(Reuters)
Reuters - Millions of voters went to the polls in India's most populous and politically important state on Wednesday, the first stage of an election that tests support for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's troubled government ahead of a nationwide vote in two years. |
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Haiti Papers Over the Past: The Re-Branding of Baby Doc Duvalier
(Time.com)
Time.com - The government of Michel Martelly -- friend of Sean Penn and other U.S. celebrities -- has decided not to pursue the ex-dictator-for-life for crimes against humanity -- just corruption |
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Romania's newly appointed PM names his government
(AP)
 AP - Romania's newly appointed prime minister has named his government, a mix of old and new figures.
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Russia: Assad wants his VP to speak to opposition
(AP)
 AP - Syrian President Bashar Assad wants his vice president to hold talks with the opposition groups, Russia's foreign minister said, as activists reported that dozens died Wednesday in government bombings of cities and villages across Syria.
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