Israeli Prime Minister Calls Palestinian President, Breaks Silence to Talk Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu broke a year of silence when he called Palestinian President Abbas on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
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US to Restore Full Relations With Cuba, Erasing Last Trace of Cold War Hostility
President Obama on Wednesday ordered the restoration of full diplomatic relations with Cuba and the opening of an embassy in Havana for the first time in more than a half-century as he vowed to "cut loose the shackles of the past" and sweep aside one of the last vestiges of the Cold War.
Croatia Celebrates Entry to the European Union
Fireworks lit the sky and festive crowds gathered on the streets to mark Croatia's entry into the European Union, a major milestone some 20 years after the country won independence in a bloody civil war. As the 28th EU member state, Croatia's achievement seems historic because the small Balkan nation of 4.2 million endured years of attacks after declaring independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991.
Chicago Anti-gang Efforts Tame Street Violence
Chicago's overall crime rate fell last year to a level not seen since 1972, and the number of shooting incidents involving victims 16 and younger dropped 40 percent in 12 months, city officials say.
Rats Help Colombia Sniff Out Deadly Landmines
11 white-furred rats are in the final stages of a training program to find landmines that kill or injure hundreds of people each year in conflict-wracked Colombia.
Colombia's Farc Rebels: End to Kidnapping a New Start?
In an unprecedented concession, Colombian rebels have pledged to end their practice of kidnapping for ransom and release the hostages they hold, hoping to re-open the doors to dialogue as the civil conflict enters its 48th year.
Afghan Civilian Casualties Fall 15% in 2012 So Far
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan dropped 15 percent in the first six months of the year, with deaths blamed on NATO-led troops and Afghan forces declining sharply, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
Relief in Afghanistan After Largely Peaceful Historic Elections
Afghanistan's presidential election closed on Saturday amid relief that attacks by Taliban fighters were fewer than feared for a vote that will bring the first-ever democratic transfer of power in a country plagued by conflict for decades.
Artist Turns Weapons of War Into Tools For Spreading Serenity (LOOK)
In Mexico's deadliest city, an artist traded gift certificates for guns, then melted down those 1,500 weapons to create shovels for planting trees.
Landmark Iran Nuclear Deal Reached, Built on Permanent Verification
After weeks of marathon negotiations and years of diplomacy, a deal was reached to prevent Iran from becoming the tenth country to gain a nuclear bomb.
Malala Turns 18 Today: She Has Big News for Fans and Syrian Refugee Girls
Today is Malala Yousafzai's 18th birthday and she celebrated by opening a new school for Syrian refugee girls, and sharing a documentary trailer about her life.
Canada to Help Libya Destroy Mustard Gas Stockpiles
Libya will start destroying its ageing stockpiles of mustard gas within months after Canada's donation of 4.5 million euros to the global chemical weapons watchdog, the group said Tuesday.
Filipino Rebels Hand Over Weapons, Retire Fighters to Boost Peace Talks
A rebel group in the Philippines has retired 145 of their fighters and surrendered a cache of firearms to demonstrate its commitment toward peace.
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