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China expresses serious concern about possible US patrols around South China Sea islands
BEIJING – China says it is seriously concerned about reports saying the U.S. is considering sending military ships and planes…
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SAO PAULO – Fans sporting Chile’s red and the Netherlands’ orange streamed into Itaquerao Stadium on Monday. But it was…
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Top Vatican cardinal wants speeches by bishops about family life made public
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican’s doctrine czar has said the Holy See should publish the speeches by bishops from around…
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BANGKOK – When Thailand’s military staged a coup last week, Phil Koenighaus was on a beach enjoying the debauchery of…
Read MoreAfter Crimea, what’s Putin’s next move? Will he call NATO’s bluff?
“They cheated us again and again, made decisions behind our back, presenting us with completed facts,” he said. “That’s the…
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