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Obama tackles drones, Guantanamo

President Barack Obama Thursday laid out new guidelines for drone strikes and launched a new bid to close Guantanamo Bay, warning that a "perpetual" US war on terror would be self defeating.

May 24, 2013
US tornado survivors begin rebuilding

MOORE, Oklahoma, May 23, 2013 (AFP) - Survivors of the killer tornado that ripped through this Oklahoma City suburb rolled up their sleeves Wednesday under a blazing sun and got down to the long, hard task of rebuilding their lives.

May 23, 2013
Rain hampers US tornado relief effort

Torrential rains hampered rescue and relief efforts Tuesday in this Oklahoma City suburb reeling from one of the worst tornadoes in the United States in the years.

May 22, 2013
Increasing pressure for radical Islam: US

There has been increasing reports of governmental restriction of religious freedom and pressure to conform to radical Islamic practices in Maldives, since the regime change in February 2012, the United States has said on Monday.

May 21, 2013 3 comments
US twister levels schools, kills 51

A devastating, two-mile-wide tornado touched down near Oklahoma City on Monday, killing at least 51 people - including at least 20 children - as it decimated homes, businesses and a pair of elementary schools in the suburb of Moore.

May 21, 2013
Venezuela in rare diplomatic overture to US

CARACAS, May 20, 2013 (AFP) - Venezuela on Sunday made a rare diplomatic overture to the United States, suggesting it could be time for better ties.

May 20, 2013
S. Korea ready for more North missile tests

SEOUL, May 20, 2013 (AFP) - South Korea on Monday predicted further missile tests by North Korea which fired four short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan at the weekend, drawing criticism from Seoul and UN chief Ban Ki-moon.

May 20, 2013
N. Korea fires short-range missiles

SEOUL, May 19, 2013 (AFP) - North Korea on Saturday launched three short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan, apparently as part of a military drill, South Korea's defence ministry said.

May 19, 2013
France wants decisive sanctions against Iran

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2013 (AFP) - The United States and European nations should take "decisive sanctions" against Iran over its controversial nuclear program, French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Friday.

May 18, 2013
US vows help to Bangladesh after disaster

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2013 (AFP) - Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday that the US wanted to work with Bangladesh on workers' rights and safety in the wake of the deadly factory collapse, and offered help after a killer storm.

May 18, 2013