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Avalanche Buries More Than 117 Pakistani Soldiers

Rescue workers racing against time to find survivors in harsh climate, remote location in mountainous Siachen Glacier region

Pakistani Army soldiers with the 20th Lancers Armored Regiment, carry supplies up the 2,400 meter (8,000-foot) mountain near their outpost, Kalpani Base, in Pakistan's Dir district, February 19, 2012.

US Checks Syrian Troop Pullout

Syrian government appears to have stepped up efforts to crush dissent, ahead of Tuesday deadline to halt all military action

Damaged building are seen in Taftanaz village, east of Idlib city, Syria, April 5 , 2012.

Yemen Fires Former President's Half-Brother in Military Shake-Up

However, shakeup does not affect Ali Abdullah Saleh's son, who retains command of Republican Guard

Map of Yemen

Mali Junta Agrees to Return Nation to Civilian Rule

Soldiers who seized power in coup two weeks ago have agreed to step down as part of agreement with regional bloc ECOWAS

Mali's military junta leader, Captain Amadou Sanogo signs documents as the junta and the West African bloc ECOWAS announced a deal that includes the lifting of sanctions and an amnesty for those involved in last month's coup at the Kati military camp, nea

Banda Sworn In as Malawi's President

She was sworn in Saturday following confirmation that President Bingu wa Mutharika died suddenly on Thursday

Malawian Vice President Joyce Banda addresses a media conference in the capital Lilongwe, April 7, 2012.

Burma President Meets with Karen Rebels

Meeting is the first time Thein Sein had talked with rebel leaders since he issued call for dialogue last August

Burma's President Thein Sein (L) shakes hands with representatives from the Karen National Union (KNU) in his private farm house in Naypyitaw, April 7, 2012.

President Obama Extends Easter, Passover Greetings

US president says holidays give people strength to face future through faith

US President Barack Obama tapes his weekly address.

American Seeks World Bank's Top Job

Korean-born US citizen Jim Yong Kim impressed President Barack Obama, who nominated him for the job

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) introduces Dartmouth College President Jim Yong Kim as his nominee to be the next president of the World Bank, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, March 23, 2012.

World Health Day Focuses on Older People

World Health Organization calling for urgent action to make sure all people reach old age in best possible health

People take part in a mass exercise session in the central square of Russia's southern city of Stavropol, April 6, 2012, to celebrate World Health Day.

South Sudan HIV Treatment Hurt by Lack of Money

Country's main source of funding for drugs - the Global Fund - suspended latest round of grants at end of last year

Map of sudan and south sudan

West African-American Band Creates 'Afro-High' in US

New album spans musical genres, speaks to immigrant experience in United States

Elikeh leader Togolese Serge Massama Dogo says life is not a paradise in the United States, but that he is still pursuing his musical dreams.
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