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Obama Presses Mideast Agenda to U.N.

By JARED A. FAVOLE Enlarge Image Close President Barack Obama laid out his approach to Iran and the broader Middle East in a speech to world leaders at the United...

Death toll in Pakistan quake jumps to 39

ISLAMABAD — An official says the death toll has risen to 39 in a major earthquake in southwestern Pakistan. The chief spokesman for the…

Strong earthquake hits Pakistan 

A major earthquake struck in southwestern Pakistan, sending people fleeing into the streets and praying for their lives as buildings swayed, officials said. The province...

U.S. Envoy Affirms Support for Universal Suffrage in Hong Kong

HONG KONG — The new top American diplomat in Hong Kong reiterated on Tuesday the United States’ support for “genuine universal suffrage” in Hong Kong, but said...

Sale of US pork-giant to China firm approved

Shareholders of US pork giant Smithfield Foods have approved the purchase by Shuanghui International in what is shaping up as the largest acquisition of a US company by...

Major quake in southwestern Pakistan kills 39

QUETTA, Pakistan — A major earthquake struck a remote area in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 39 people and wounding dozens as houses collapsed on...

Freedom from fear and the post-MDG agenda

NAIROBI, 24 September 2013 (IRIN) – Heroin from Afghanistan, the world’s largest producer, is sent across the border to Tajikistan and then on to Russia, the...

Dozens Killed in Earthquake in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD — A powerful earthquake killed at least 39 people when it struck a remote area of western Pakistan on Tuesday afternoon, according to Pakistani government...

‘Great Firewall of China’ closes for business in financial district: Government lifts Shanghai ban on …

Chinese internet users may soon be able to scale the ‘Great Firewall of China’ and access Facebook, Twitter, The New York Times and other banned websites – but...

Pakistan blasts: Angry protests after Peshawar church attack

Protests and vigils have taken place across Pakistan as Christians demand better protection after suicide blasts killed at least 80 people at a church. Sunday's...