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May 22, 2013
6:01 am
LIMA, Peru – High heels and mascara may be the last things that spring to mind when talking about Latin America’s pantheon of authoritarian strongmen. Yet for her opponents, the latest controversial move of Argentina’s immaculately made-up president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, has cemented her place in the region’s ignoble tradition of autocratic leaders.
May 22, 2013
6:01 am
Chinese hacking job
Hacking may be a threat "akin to a nuclear bomb." But the Chinese behind most attacks see it as a dull office job.
May 21, 2013
6:18 pm
Darrell issa house oversight chairman
Woman who led IRS division that targeted conservative groups says she won't incriminate herself.
May 21, 2013
2:47 pm
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The UK's decision to give Chen a Westminster Award is likely to make Chen's activism a diplomatic issue between the UK and China.
May 21, 2013
9:55 am
Muslims jailed myanmar
The arrests come as Myanmar's president met with Obama in Washington to assure the White House about its work towards democracy.
May 21, 2013
9:34 am
Kn 02 missile
Several countries that backed UN sanctions agree — at least so far — that North Korea's six launches probably did not violate its international obligations.
May 21, 2013
9:16 am
Obama xi jinping cali meeting
President Barack Obama will confer with China's new leader Xi Jinping at Rancho Mirage, California, on June 7-8, the White House announced.
May 21, 2013
7:24 am
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Nearly 100 feared dead in Oklahoma; the US has started saying 'Myanmar' over 'Burma'; and pose with a toilet to get hitched in India.
May 20, 2013
2:50 pm
Imran Khan revote
The party of former cricket star Imran Khan has won a revote in one constituency of Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, as residents brace for more protests.
May 20, 2013
12:49 pm
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The boat’s owner said the North Koreans demanded a $100,000 ransom.
May 20, 2013
10:46 am
Musharraf to return to pakistan
Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was granted bail Monday for alleged involvement in the murder of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.