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Putin: Russia might let U.N. OK strike against Syria
But tells AP firm proof must be submitted that Syrian regime used chemical weapons on civilians; warns West against strike without U.N. resolution
Obama in Stockholm before heading to G20 summit in Russia
To meet with Swedish, other Nordic leaders before summit where Syria sure to take center stage
Strong quake shakes Tokyo area
Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered a magnitude of 6.9; no injuries immediately reported
Syria resolution sets deadline, bars U.S. ground forces
Senate resolution would bar U.S. ground troops for combat operations and set a deadline for any action
U.N. chief warns strike on Syria may unleash more turmoil
Ban Ki-moon cautions that strikes against Syria are legal only in self-defense or if approved by U.N. Security Council
Hunchback King Richard III infected with worms
Researchers who dug up the British monarch's skeleton discovered roundworm eggs in the soil around his pelvis, where his intestines would have been
Assad allegedly hiding troops, weapons among civilians
If the U.S. strikes Syria, Assad's best defense may be propaganda, claiming America is killing innocent Arab civilians
Displaced Syrians find refuge in hotels
Millions of Syrians have fled their homes, and some have found shelter in the cheap hotels of downtown Damascus
Japan to build $470M ice wall to prevent nuclear leaks
Subterranean wall is one of several steps the government is taking to stop radioactive water from seeping from Fukushima plant
London skyscraper blamed for melting cars
Angry car owner says "walkie-talkie" building's mirror-like windows beamed concentrated sunlight onto his Jaguar
Opposition says Assad regime prepping chemical attacks
Syrian National Council spokesman claims sympathetic Syrian army officers tipped them off to possible chemical strike
Rodman back in N. Korea to meet "friend Kim"
Ex-NBA star, on second trip to Pyongyang, declines to say whether he'll seek release of jailed American Kenneth Bae
Pakistan official: Report of U.S. distrust "not new"
Intel official, diplomats say details leaked to newspaper on U.S. spying in Pakistan highlight concerns "around for many, many years"
Russia gay activists invited to meet Obama at G-20 summit
Members of Russia's LGBT network invited to meet U.S. leader at global summit over concerns about Russia's new anti-gay "propaganda" law
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Pope's cancer prognosis may depend on these factors, doctors say
Ilhan Omar's relatives subpoenaed as part of immigration probe
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Houthis launch new attack on Saudi capital as Trump mulls strikes
911 call shows Hayden Panettiere was given CPR on day she died
U.S. banks dropped customers over political views, regulator says
Florida man charged with murder in ex-fiancée's 2011 disappearance
Iran and Russia blamed for growing list of hybrid attacks in Europe
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