U.S. diplomats evacuate Central African Republic
Security issues prompt departure amid fears rebels may try to take capital city of Banqui; Protesters throw rocks at French Embassy, say former colonial ruler not providing enough help
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Another U.S. Marine arrested in Okinawa
Charged with trespassing on Japanese island where outrage growing against American military after servicemen allegedly raped woman
India rape victim fights for life; new case emerges
"Struggling against the odds," doctor says; Police fired, suspended for allegedly ignoring rape of another victim, who then killed herself
Iran starts naval drills at Strait of Hormuz
State TV says they'll last six days; Move comes as West steps up pressure on Tehran over its suspected nuclear program
NKorea fixes flood damage, ready for nuke test: AP
Repairs test facility, could conduct test soon if it wants, satellite images indicate; May opt to if punished for recent rocket launch
U.S. shuts embassy in Central African Republic
Violence-prone and resource-rich CAR in danger of yet another upheaval
South Africa president: Pets are "white culture"
President Jacob Zuma sparks outcry in controversial remarks about owning a dog or cat; Also spoke out against straightening hair
Egypt opposition facing new treason probe
Tense situation over controversial Egypt constitution may get worse as opposition probed for allegedly trying to overthrow Morsi
India rape victim flown to Singapore hospital
23-year-old student clings to life as widespread protests demand better protection of women; India prime minister pledges change
U.N. envoy, Moscow call for revival of Syria plan
Previously rejected peace initiative calls for cease-fire and transitional government; rebel coordinator calls it "illogical"
Putin intends to sign ban on U.S. adoptions
Russian president can't see "any reason" why he should approve law banning Americans from adopting Russian children
Mandela to stay near Johannesburg for care
Anti-apartheid icon just out of hospital to stay near medical facilities there, won't go back to home in boyhood village, for now
High-ranking Syria general defects to opposition
Head of military police says he's joining "the people's revolution," becomes one of Assad regime's highest profile defections
Egypt's government sets agenda after charter passes
Morsi government preparing new legislation as Islamist-dominated council assumes temporary lawmaking powers
World's longest high-speed rail line opens in China
1,428-mile line halves travel time between Beijing and Guangzhou, an economic hub in southern China
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins 4th term as Brazil's president, but Bolsonaro rejects results
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Trump says he's weighing Iran deal vs. action to "finish them"
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to country
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
Jordan says 3 arrested in deadly attack on Greek Orthodox church
