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AP Was There: American Taliban Fighter in US custody

This story was first published on Dec. 2, 2001, when AP journalist Burt Herman reported on the discovery of American…

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The Latest: Iran supreme leader critical of FM in nuke deal

The Latest on increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran (all times local): 10:55 p.m. As tensions with the U.S.…

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No time to chicken out: Hungary’s opposition gets creative

Selling yourself in five minutes can be tough. But that’s all Hungary’s opposition parties have been given on state media…

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Big question for EU vote: How well will the far-right do?

The European Parliament elections that start Thursday have never been so hotly anticipated, with many predicting that this year’s ballot…

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The Latest: Social media blocked due to Indonesia protests

The Latest on post-election protests in Indonesia (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Indonesia’s top security minister says authorities will block…

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Nonprofits turn to cryptocurrency to help needy Venezuelans

Andreina Cordero started the year skipping meals so her three kids could eat. Her husband, a construction worker, was out…

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Amnesty International criticizes Brazil’s far-right leader

Amnesty International published an open letter Tuesday criticizing the policies of President Jair Bolsonaro, saying they will lead to more…

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Mexicans buy fake cellphones to hand over in muggings

Armed robberies have gotten so common aboard buses in Mexico City that commuters have come up with a clever if…

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The Latest: Ukraine leader calls snap parliamentary election

The Latest on Ukraine’s politics (all times local): 6 p.m. Ukraine’s new president has signed a decree dissolving the parliament…

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AP Explains: How Yemen’s rebels increasingly deploy drones

In Yemen, the high-pitched whine of drones has been a part of life for over 15 years, ever since the…

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