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Weakened, al-Qaida in Afghanistan tries comeback

Weakened, al-Qaida in Afghanistan tries comeback
By DEB RIECHMANN and ROBERT BURNSAssociated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A diminished but resilient al-Qaida, whose 9/11 attacks drew America into its longest war, is attempting a comeback in Afghanistan's mountainous east even as U.S. and allied forces wind down their combat mission and

5 things to watch for in the presidential debate

5 things to watch for in the presidential debate
By The Associated Press Five things to watch for when President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney debate foreign policy Monday night: 1. THE TIEBREAKER: Romney ran away with the first. Obama edged him in the second. Stakes are high for their third and final showdown. Does that

Analysis: Combative Obama finds subdued Romney

Analysis: Combative Obama finds subdued Romney
By BEN FELLERAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama came ready Monday for a fighting finish, deriding Mitt Romney as reckless and overmatched in world affairs. Instead he found a subdued challenger who was eager to agree and determined to show he was not a

Analysis: Combative Obama finds subdued Romney

Analysis: Combative Obama finds subdued Romney
By BEN FELLERAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama came ready Monday for a fighting finish, deriding Mitt Romney as reckless and overmatched in world affairs. Instead he found a subdued challenger who was eager to agree and determined to show he was not a

Foreign policy fireworks: Face-off before election

Foreign policy fireworks: Face-off before election
By DAVID ESPO and KASIE HUNTAssociated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate Monday night, accusing him of "wrong and reckless leadership that is all over the map." The Republican coolly responded, "

Foreign policy fireworks: Face-off before election

Foreign policy fireworks: Face-off before election
By DAVID ESPO and KASIE HUNTAssociated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate Monday night, accusing him of "wrong and reckless leadership that is all over the map." The Republican coolly responded, "

National Geographic to auction famous photos, art

National Geographic to auction famous photos, art
By ULA ILNYTZKYAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - National Geographic Society has chronicled scientific expeditions, explorations, archaeology, wildlife and world cultures for more than 100 years, amassing a collection of 11.5 million photos and original illustrations. A small selection of that

Obama, Romney allies square off on foreign policy

Obama, Romney allies square off on foreign policy
By JOSH LEDERMAN and KASIE HUNTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - On the eve of their final presidential debate, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama - through their allies - squared off Sunday over which candidate would best protect the nation's interests and security abroad with just two weeks

Obama, Romney allies square off on foreign policy

Obama, Romney allies square off on foreign policy
By JOSH LEDERMAN and KASIE HUNTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - On the eve of their final presidential debate, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama - through their allies - squared off Sunday over which candidate would best protect the nation's interests and security abroad with just two weeks

Taliban deny their bombs cause most Afghan deaths

Taliban deny their bombs cause most Afghan deaths
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban dismissed on Sunday a UN report that roadside bombs are causing most civilian casualties in Afghanistan as "Western propaganda." Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that the insurgents only use the weapons to target foreign troops and the Afghan