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Poland welcomes U.S. soldiers, Patriot missiles

The Patriot battery arrived Sunday at a base in Morag, a town in northeastern Poland 37 miles (60 kilometers) from Russia’s westernmost point, the …
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Yemen Al Qaeda video announces a new leader

The tape also confirmed the deaths of three leaders killed in December and January during Yemeni air raids, the pan Arab broadcaster said. Among those …
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Guatemala volcano spews ash, shuts main airport

Civil aviation authorities closed the country’s main La Aurora international airport and President Alvaro Colom declared a state of emergency for the …
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South Korea says no chance North will go to war

He also said that though both sides have been careful not to push too far, Seoul was ready to send in troops if there is what he called "extreme …
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Woman sues airline for leaving her asleep in seat

Ginger McGuire, 36, is suing for false imprisonment, infliction of emotional distress and negligence, her attorney Geoffrey Fieger told the U.S. …
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FACTBOX: Ties binding China and North Korea

China is North Korea’s sole major economic and diplomatic supporter and Wen faces calls from South Korea, Japan and the United States for firmer …
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Sunscreen changes expected, but not before summer

The Food and Drug Administration is working to finish new labeling rules that have been years in the making, but not before October. The current …
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U.S. Study: Tanning beds raise melanoma risk

They said people who use any type of tanning bed for any amount of time are 74 percent more likely to develop melanoma, and frequent users are 2.5 …
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Scientists: Gulf oil spill surpasses Exxon Valdez

A team of scientists trying to figure out how much oil has been flowing since the offshore rig Deepwater Horizon exploded April 20 and sank two days …
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Clinton near wedding weight for Chelsea’s nuptials

A noticeably thinner Clinton was at the White House Thursday and said he has just two pounds (less than one kilogram) to go. Clinton joined President …
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U.S. sees ‘multiple means to isolate Iran, North Korea’

The wide-ranging document, which is required by law of every U.S. president, also stated that Washington was seeking engagement with Iran "without …
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Rich countries pledge $4 billion to stop deforestation

An agency monitoring the aid will be up and running before U.N. climate talks start in Cancun, Mexico, later this year, the European Union’s climate …
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U.S. government sees up to 14 hurricanes in Atlantic this year

In its first forecast for the storm season that begins next Tuesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast 14 to 23 …
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Cameron turns racing tipster

Asked by a sports correspondent during a BBC radio interview if he wanted to choose the daily horse-racing tips, Cameron jumped at the chance, …
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Heat wave bakes India before monsoon, dozens killed

The hottest place in India, at 49.3 degrees (121 Fahrenheit), was Sri Ganganagar in the northern desert state of Rajasthan, with severe heat also …
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Belgium seizes 400 of cocaine from Peru ship

The seizure with a street value estimated at 97.5 million euros ($119.7 million) took place on the night of May 19 to 20, but was only announced by …
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Sony to launch e-reader in Japan, take on Apple

The maker of PlayStation games and Bravia flat TVs said it also plans to launch its e-book operations in China, Australia, Spain and Italy this …
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Factbox: Austerity measures around the eurozone

Here are some details on austerity measures around the eurozone:* SPAIN: — Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero announced on May 12 fresh …
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