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NYT: Attacks on Baghdad Green Zone surge

A senior American military commander suggests that Iranian-backed militias are behind recent  attacks in Iraq’s capital in an effort to influence the formation of a new government. msnbc.com: World news
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N. Korean leader’s youngest son on rise

With the Korean Workers’ Party convening its delegates for the first time in more than four decades, the little-known youngest son of Kim Jong Il is gaining influence. CNN.com – World
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North Korean leader’s son promoted

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s youngest son was among more than 30 military promotions announced by his father during the Workers’ Party of Korea’s 65th anniversary, North Korea’s state news agency reported. CNN.com – World
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Mideast talks in turmoil as building curbs end

The expiration of an Israeli moratorium on new construction in West Bank settlements threw fledgling Middle East peace talks into turmoil on Monday. msnbc.com: World news
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Abbas: Peace talks to go on despite end of building freeze

A 10-month freeze on new construction in Israeli settlements in the West Bank expires Sunday, imperiling Middle East peace talks; but Palestinian president offers hope. msnbc.com: World news
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