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In Gaza visit, Qatari emir forges leading role

In Gaza visit, Qatari emir forges leading role
By IBRAHIM BARZAKAssociated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - The emir of Qatar on Tuesday became the first head of state to visit the Gaza Strip since Hamas militants seized the territory five years ago, showering almost half a billion dollars and unprecedented political recognition on the

Syrian regime and rebels constantly adapt arsenals

Syrian regime and rebels constantly adapt arsenals
By BEN HUBBARD and HAMZA HENDAWIAssociated Press ALEPPO, Syria (AP) - It was long past midnight, but the rebel commander couldn't sleep until his fighters returned from the Turkish border with the latest shipment of gear meant to help them battle the Syrian army. Wearing camouflage pants

Coeur d'Alene Paving Wants To Move Near State Line

Coeur d'Alene Paving Wants To Move Near State Line
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - A company called Coeur d'Alene Paving wants to move its asphalt plant from a location in Rathdrum to an area near the Stateline Speedway. But people who live near the state line say they're worried about chemicals in the air, water safety and noise

FACT CHECK: Flunking geography, history

FACT CHECK: Flunking geography, history
By CALVIN WOODWARDAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Voters didn't always get the straight goods when President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made their case for foreign policy and national security leadership Monday night before their last super-sized audience of the campaign. A

FACT CHECK: Flunking geography, history

FACT CHECK: Flunking geography, history
By CALVIN WOODWARDAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Voters didn't always get the straight goods when President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made their case for foreign policy and national security leadership Monday night before their last super-sized audience of the campaign. A

About the issue: Syria

About the issue: Syria
By The Associated Press Syria's conflict is the most violent to emerge from last year's Arab Spring, taking thousands of lives over the past 18 months. After dictatorships fell in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen, Syrian President Bashar Assad's government resorted to a brutal

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

Crisis, separatism dominate Spanish elections

Crisis, separatism dominate Spanish elections
By HAROLD HECKLE and JORGE GARMAAssociated Press BILBAO, Spain (AP) - Voters in Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's northwestern home region of Galicia have given their support to his handling of the economy, but those in the turbulent Basque region handed a major victory to nationalist

Crisis, separatism dominate Spanish elections

Crisis, separatism dominate Spanish elections
By HAROLD HECKLE and JORGE GARMAAssociated Press BILBAO, Spain (AP) - Voters in Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's northwestern home region of Galicia have given their support to his handling of the economy, but those in the turbulent Basque region handed a major victory to nationalist

Al-Qaida in Afghanistan is attempting a comeback

Al-Qaida in Afghanistan is attempting a 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