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Pope calls for peace in South Sudan, Syria
Pope Francis has called for peace in South Sudan and other troubled nations around the world in his first Christmas Day address.Obama promises review of NSA spying program, possible reforms
US President Barack Obama has suggested there may be a review of surveillance by the National Security Agency in the wake of ...Judge rules NSA phone data program is likely unconstitutional
A U.S. judge says the government\'s secret collection of telephone records from millions of Americans is likely unconstitutional.Oscar-winning actress Joan Fontaine dies at age 96
Oscar-winning actress Joan Fontaine has died at the age of 96 in her home in Carmel, California.United States suspends non-lethal assistance into northern Syria
The United States has suspended all non-lethal assistance into northern Syria after Islamic Front forces seized headquarters and warehouses belonging to the ...World marks international Human Rights Day
Countries around the world are marking International Human Rights Day.Kennedy Center honors Billy Joel, Shirley MacLaine and others
An actress, an opera singer, two musicians, and one singer/musician have received the 36th annual Kennedy Centers Honors for lifetime achievement.Biden meets with SKorea leader, pledges Asia focus
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met with South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on the lastest stop of an Asian tour dominated by ...World leaders react to the passing of Mandela
Minutes after news of the passing away of former South African president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, tributes and speeches started streaming in.US Republicans seek short-term debt extension
The White House says House Speaker John Boehner\'s proposal for a short-term deal to increase the nation\'s borrowing limit is an “encouraging ...