Navy SEALs seize oil tanker stolen by Libyan rebels
Mystery vessel had been hijacked by anti-government militia to sell crude oil, destination unknown
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Lebanon on edge as ousted Syria rebels cross border
Lebanese troops patrol border amid influx of largely Sunni rebels who lost key Syrian border town to Assad’s forces
Terrorism and Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: A red herring?
The investigation is focusing on the pilots, but experts wonder if a terror connection will ever emerge
Official results: 97% of Crimea voters back joining Russia
Crimea, Ukraine governments react swiftly to vote; Western leaders expected to quickly impose sanctions on Russia
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: Investigators focus on pilots
As authorities become increasingly convinced plane was deliberately diverted, Malaysian officials ask other countries with citizens on jet to investigate their backgrounds
Crimeans vote overwhelmingly to secede from Ukraine
U.S. and Europe condemn referendum as illegal; Ukraine's prime minister calls the vote "a circus"; an estimated 95 percent of voters chose to join Russia
China expresses growing rage at Malaysia over jet search
With 154 Chinese among the missing 227 passengers, Beijing lashes out at Malaysia over lack of information about Flight 370, calls for U.S. to help more
Ukraine crisis: U.S. rejects "bogus" secession vote in Crimea
Obama administration, lawmakers reject the legitimacy of Sunday's vote in Russian-occupied Crimea, push sanctions to prevent further Russian aggression
Flight 370: Post-disappearance moves suggest sophistication
The plane appeared to be under the control of someone who knew what they were doing until the end, but conclusions are elusive
The freed American hikers speak on their captivity in Iran
Shane Bauer, Josh Fattal and Sarah Shourd on why they were hiking along the Iraq-Iran border in 2009, when they were detained in Tehran on accusations of spying
Pilot suicide a taboo topic in past crash probes
In 1999, an EgyptAir co-pilot deliberately crashed his jet near Mass., but the word "suicide" never entered the report; FAA says pilot suicides "are most likely under-reported and under-recognized"
Crimea goes to polls, moving closer to Russia union
If referendum to secede from Ukraine passes as expected, Russia, with forces currently occupying Crimea and some of Ukraine, faces worsening sanctions from Western nations
25 countries now helping search for Flight 370
Ground crew, staff and passengers of missing Boeing 777 all under investigation; questions about Malaysian officials' lapses grow
Excerpt: "A Sliver of Light"
Read a selection from the new memoir by three American hikers who were detained in an Iranian prison for up to two years
US beats Russia in Sochi Paralympics hockey final
American team expected jeers from Russian audience but got cheers with the gold medals from the home crowd
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
FBI concerned alleged Chinese agent is serious flight risk, sources say
