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US Defense Chief Condemns Alleged US Abuse of Taliban Corpses

Leon Panetta blasts online video as 'utterly deplorable,' though Taliban spokesman says he does not think it would derail peace talks

US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta details the Defense Strategic Review at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia, January 5, 2012.

Taliban Ready For Afghan Peace Talks

Taliban e-mail statement reiterates opposition to Afghan constitution, current government

Syrian Rights Group: More Arab League Observers Leaving Syria

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 11 observers are expected to leave Syria soon

A Syrian woman (L) speaks with an Arab league observer,  (R) who attends with other observers a mass prayer for the people and army soldiers who were killed during the violence around the country, at the Holy Cross Church, in Damascus, January 9, 2012

Japan Pledges to Reduce Iran Oil Imports

US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner received partial commitment Thursday in Tokyo from his Japanese counterpart

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, left, shakes hands with his Japanese counterpart Jun Azumi prior to their meeting in Tokyo,  January 12, 2012.

UN Rights Chief Urges Nigerian Leaders to Halt Violence

In response to the violence, President Goodluck Jonathan recently declared a state of emergency in 15 locations

Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan

Kenyan Security Forces Accused of Abuses Against Somalis

Military spokesman Chirchir says he is unaware of any abuses but would investigate the allegations

A Transitional Federal Government (TFG) soldier carrying a machine gun patrols the Indian Ocean coast-line in Burgabo, south of Kismayu in Somalia, (File).

Haiti Marks Second Anniversary of Devastating Earthquake

UN secretary-general issues statement honoring victims, Envoy Bill Clinton to participate in memorial services in Port-au-Prince

Woman who lost her home in the earthquake sits in her tent in Port-au-Prince, Haiti (2011 File)

Guantanamo's 10th Anniversary Marked by Protests

Activists demonstrate in front of White House, calling on President Barack Obama to close controversial facility

Anti-Guantanamo protesters in front of the White House, Jan 11, 2012

Nike to Pay Indonesian Workers $1 Million

Rights group that initiated the lawsuit on behalf of factory workers hopes it will set a precedent across the country

Indonesian laborers work at a Nike shoes factory in Tangerang in West Java province. (2007 File)

Bikeshare Program Makes Cycling Lifestyle Easy

Washington area's Bikeshare program allows anyone to rent a bicycle anytime with a credit card

A rider rents a bicycle at a Capital Bikeshare kiosk.
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