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The recent kidnapping of a cattle rancher has stirred up debate about who is ultimately responsible for the security concerns and whether the blame placed on President Fernando Lugo is justified or merely a political maneuver. [read full story]
BAGHDAD, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- An election law passed Monday by the Iraqi Parliament faces another veto as it heads to a three-member presidency council for approval. Iraqi lawmakers had managed to settle lingering issues related to...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The corruption case against former New York state Senate Republican leader Joseph Bruno has gone to the jury, which will return Tuesday morning to begin deliberations. That follows closing arguments Monday...
KARACHI, Pakistan, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- The former leader of the Pakistani-based militant group Sipah-e-Sahaba was gunned down by unknown assailants near Karachi, local officials said. Gunmen on motorcycles shot and killed Illyas...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Washington officials reportedly held secret negotiations with top Taliban and other militant commanders from Afghanistan, sources say. A counterinsurgency strategy published by the British...
