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U.S.-led offensive gets under way in southern Afghanistan
KABUL — A U.S.-led force unleashed a major offensive in southern Afghanistan early Saturday, with thousands of Marines, together with Afghan and British soldiers, going into battle against a Taliban stronghold, according to reports...
Haitian prime minister likely on way out
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — As Haiti's lawmakers appeared poised...
Deadly blasts in eastern Afghanistan wound 9 Western troops
KABUL — Two explosions in eastern Afghanistan...
Flooding forces North Korea to evacuate 5,000
SEOUL, South Korea — Torrential downpours caused the rain-swollen Yalu River on the North Korea-China...
Tens of thousands protest in Tunisia, demanding resignation of president
TUNIS, Tunisia, and BEIRUT — Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Tunisia...
Spring break may be broken for Mexico resorts
When it comes to Mexican tourism, when Ciudad Juarez sneezes, Rosarito Beach catches a cold...
Strong aftershock rattles Haiti as rescue efforts increase
A powerful aftershock that rocked Haiti...
No apology, but NATO statement of regret after airstrike hits rebels
LONDON and TRIPOLI, Libya — NATO Rear Adm. Russell Harding, the deputy commander of the alliance's operation in Libya...
Four American hostages killed by Somali pirates during rescue attempt
SAN DIEGO — Four Americans, including a couple from Southern California...
‘We can help ourselves’: Haitians organize their own relief efforts
PETIONVILLE, Haiti — In the hillside suburb of Petionville, the sports bar Muncheez is best known for its pizza and pool tables...
