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John Paul II nears sainthood

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:00:30 GMT

Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood.

Dolce and Gabbana convicted in Milan

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:46:31 GMT

A Milan court on Wednesday convicted the designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of tax evasion.

Palace sheds light on Kate's baby plans

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:15 GMT

With Prince William and the former Kate Middleton expecting their first child in mid-July -- and much of the world interested in the birth of a future monarch -- officials at Clarence House have released some of the couple's plans, although many details are still being kept private.

U.S. to meet with Taliban for talks

Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:29:42 GMT

American officials say U.S. representatives will begin formal meetings with the Taliban in a few days at the group's new office opening in Qatar.

Afghan forces take security lead

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:51:06 GMT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced at a ceremony on Tuesday that his country's armed forces are taking over the lead for security nationwide from the U.S.-led NATO coalition.

China takes fastest supercomputer title

Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:08:23 GMT

China has built the world's fastest supercomputer, almost twice as fast as the previous U.S. holder and underlining the country's rise as a science and technology powerhouse.

Prince Philip leaves hospital

Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:16:53 GMT

Britain's Prince Philip has walked out of a London hospital, 10 days after undergoing exploratory surgery on his abdomen.

AP Source: US, Cuba to resume talks

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:21:20 GMT

The United States and Cuba will resume talks this week on restarting direct mail service despite a deadlock between Washington and Havana over detainees that has largely stalled most rapprochement efforts, a U.S. official said Monday.

Obama: N. Ireland peace will be tested

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:15:11 GMT

President Barack Obama declared peace in Northern Ireland a "blueprint" for those living amid conflict around the world, while acknowledging that the calm between Catholics and Protestants will face further tests. Summoning young people to take responsibility for their country's future, Obama warned there is "more to lose now than there's ever been."

North Korea to US government: Let's talk

Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:31:06 GMT

After months of threatening to wage a nuclear war, North Korea did an about-face Sunday and issued a surprise proposal to the United States, its No. 1 enemy: Let's talk.