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Attack in Afghanistan kills one Western journalist, wounds anotherAnja Niedringhaus, an Associated Press photographer, was killed as she waited in a convoy of election workers delivering ballots in Khost. Her colleague Kathy Gannon was wounded.
Israeli-Palestinian peace effort not dead yet, claims KerryPalestinian leaders appear to have given up on US-brokered talks with Israel, spurring criticism from all sides as well as reflection on what lies ahead.
NATO general: Russia has 'entire suite ready to go' for Ukraine incursionNATO's supreme allied commander in Europe warns that Russia could 'accomplish its objectives in between 3 and 5 days' if ordered.
North Korean 'drone' recovered in South after exchange of artillery fireNorth Korea fired missiles into disputed waters Monday, raising tensions on the peninsular. The discovery of a suspected North Korean drone points to increased surveillance in the area.
North, South Koreas exchange live fire across disputed maritime borderNorth Korea initiated today's exchange of artillery shells, firing into waters claimed by South Korea and prompting a response from the South amid ongoing US-South Korean war games.
Russia accuses West of 'shameless blackmail' in UN vote on UkraineThe UN General Assembly resolution, which passed Thursday, called on countries not to interfere in Ukraine's national unity and territorial integrity.
Despite Crimea, few in Europe want to boost defense spendingThe US has repeatedly urged Europe to boost its contributions to NATO. Now concern is growing about NATO's capabilities as it faces its biggest crisis since cold war days.
Syria rebels advance in Latakia, establish first coastal toe-holdSyrian rebel advances into Latakia, a bastion of support for Bashar al-Assad, prompted a furious government response and fears among religious minorities.
North Korea flaunts ballistic missiles as Japan and South Korea meetNorth Korea launched two mid-range ballistic missiles off its eastern coast as Japan and South Korea took a first step toward mending strained ties.
As Afghan presidential vote nears, deadly Taliban attacks spikeThe Taliban attacks could threaten the credibility of the presidential vote. One international poll monitoring group has pulled its observers due to violence, and more could follow.
Russia seizes another Crimean base as G-7 emergency summit convenesAt least 60 Ukrainian marines were detained today at a Crimean port as world leaders meet in The Hague to decide on a joint response to Moscow.
NATO sounds alarm as Russian forces build on Ukraine borderWarnings of a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine as the country consolidates its hold on Crimea.
Kabul hotel attack: will it deter foreign observers of Afghan election?The Taliban attack came as guests at Kabul’s highly fortified Serena Hotel, many of them foreigners, celebrated Nowruz, the new year. Nine people, including two children, were killed.
Deadly Taliban attack underscores threat to disrupt Afghan electionsA suicide attack on a police station in the eastern city of Jalalabad left at least 10 police officers dead. A presidential election is due on April 5.
Pro-Russian forces capture Ukrainian naval base in Crimea without firing a shotUkrainian commanders appeared resigned to the seizure of their base, but Ukraine's government vowed not to pull its troops from Crimea, which voted Sunday to join Russia.
Thailand lifts state of emergency in Bangkok as protesters pull backPrime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said the move should help Thailand's image after months of often-violent street protests against her government, which faces legal challenges to its tenure.
Crimea to Russia: We're ready to be annexedOfficials announced that Sunday's referendum showed 96.77 percent support to break away from Ukraine and join Russia – a tally that seems dubious.
Gaza militants fire more rockets into Israel after overnight air strikesThe tit-for-tat strikes between Islamic Jihad and Israel's air force haven't caused casualties but there are mounting tensions in Israel, which recently seized a weapons cache routed via Iran.
Russia puts security stranglehold on Crimea as referendum nearsCrimea cancels flights as pro-Russian forces tighten their grip ahead of Sunday's referendum on whether to secede from Ukraine, whose interim prime minister is due to meet President Obama today.
Taliban tell Afghan voters to stay home ahead of presidential electionThe Taliban have tried to undermine every election since US-backed forces took power in 2001. The Interior Ministry claimed that 95 percent of polling stations will open on election day.
