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China Rights Group: Missing Dissident Under US Protection

ChinaAid adds that talks are underway between US, Chinese officials

In this image made from video, blind legal activist Chen Guangcheng is seen on a video posted to YouTube on April 27, 2012 by overseas Chinese news site Boxun.com.

15 Killed in Syrian Violence, Monitoring Chief Heads to Country

Rights groups say Syrian forces killed at least 10 people during raids in Damascus area

Map of  Syria

US, Pakistan Talks Fail

Talks failed to yield remedy to damage caused by US airstrike in November that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers on Afghanistan border

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman (R), Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani (C) and Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Jawid Luddin (L) before their meeting  in Islamabad, April 27, 2012.

Year Later, Bin Laden Killing Still Colors Pakistan-US Ties

One of most expensive manhunts in history ended when US forces killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan

A Pakistan family watches the destruction of Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, February 26, 2012.

Malaysian Police Use Tear Gas, Water Cannon to Disperse Protesters

Tens of thousands of people march through streets of capital Kuala Lumpur to protest unfair electoral system

Protesters march on a street during a rally to demand for electoral reforms in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 28, 2012.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Meets With Burmese Opposition Leader

Catherine Ashton set to open new EU office in Rangoon to oversee management of aid programs, handle political matters

Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) walks next to European Union Foreign Policy chief Catherine Ashton after their meeting and news conference in front of the National League for Democracy head office in Rangoon, April 28, 2012.

France's Presidential Frontrunner Gives Markets the Jitters

In interviews Francois Hollande outlines economic strategy that includes more taxes for rich and more spending to stimulate growth

Francois Hollande, Socialist Party candidate for the 2012 French presidential election, removes his scarf as he visits the SAFRA industrial rail body factory on a campaign trip in Albi, France, April 16, 2012.

Mali Youth Group Warns Against Inaction Against Rebels in North

They say beyond physical division of Mali, continued occupation threatens to permanently divide a people

This young man from Timbuktu says his relatives remain in the region, refusing to leave for the groups currently occupying northern Mali,April 23, 2012.

Nigeria Seeks to Meter Electricity, Boost Output

Officials say problem of stealing, overcharging for electricity usage amounts to national emergency

Men repair generators beneath a tangle of power lines, on the rooftops of electronics stores in Oshodi Market in Lagos, Nigeria, August 24, 2010.

Zimbabwean Diaspora Fears Mugabe May Steal Another Election

Activists say if there is not more pressure against President Mugabe, he will remain in power as long as he is still alive

Zimbawean protesters have been holding monthly protests around the world this year, such as one recently here in Washington, outside the South African embassy.

Festival Promotes Science as Fun Frontier

Organizers' goal is to get kids as excited about scientists and engineers as they are about Hollywood celebrities and sports stars

Children test out some robotic creations at the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington.
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