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Iraqis reach deal on election law 

BAGHDAD -- Iraqi lawmakers reached a minutes-to-midnight deal late Sunday, clearing a path to national elections early next year that are seen as...

Iran to let Russia refine uranium 

GENEVA -- Iran agreed in principle Thursday to ship most of its current stockpile of enriched uranium to Russia, where it would be refined for...

Wave of violent protests persists 

TEHRAN, Iran -- The Iranian government Sunday stepped up its crackdown on supporters of presidential challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi as violent...

obama seeks progress from mitchell's trip 

By Warren P. Strobel

McClatchy News Service

WASHINGTON

With the Middle East still roiling over Israel's...

International force could monitor a cease-fire in Gaza 

WASHINGTON -- After a week of Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, Israel, Arab countries and the United States are discussing how to create an...

Weapons shipments may trigger millions in fines 

By Warren P. Strobel

McClatchy News Service

WASHINGTON

The State Department is preparing to slap a...

Blackwater faces fine for shipping arms illegally 

WASHINGTON -- The State Department is preparing to slap a multimillion-dollar fine on private military contractor Blackwater USA for shipping...

Foreign crises heaped on Obama's plate 

WASHINGTON -- In 74 days, President-elect Barack Obama will assume responsibility for guiding the nation out of two wars and through a daunting...

Fighting in Philippines threatens peace plan 

By Warren P. Strobel

McClatchy News Service

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines

Fierce fighting between Muslim rebels...

Iraq drawdown gets boost: 

WASHINGTON - The United States and Iraq have agreed to a "general time horizon" for further reductions of U.S. combat troops in Iraq, the...