Afghanistan to free most high-security detainees, U.S. says
The detainees were handed over this year by the U.S. military and evaluated by an Afghan review panel.
Kerry: Gaps remain in Iran nuclear talks
Officials say a breakthrough on an interim deal is possible after years of failed negotiations.
Israeli leaders voice objections to Iran’s possible nuclear deal
Saying “this is a very bad deal,” Israel’s premier says security in the Mideast and beyond is threatened.
U.S. offers Iran sanction relief for nuclear ‘freeze’
A pause in uranium enrichment would result in temporary, modest relief from some sanctions against Iran.
Snowden said to have lied to get NSA passwords
The former contractor told co-workers he needed log-in credentials to do his computer work, sources say.
U.S. Navy moles aided fraud
Prosecutors say the Malaysian man received information about contracts and law-enforcement probes.
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Diplomats: U.S. seeking deal on Iranian nuclear ‘freeze’
U.S. officials are likely to press Iran to suspend uranium enrichment while negotiators seek permanent deal.
U.S. mulls end to dual leadership at NSA, Cyber Command
Some officials argue a shift would help avoid an undue concentration of power in one individual.
Third Navy official arrested in bribery probe
Cmdr. Jose Luis Sanchez, 41, was charted with giving classified information to a defense contractor.
In Poland, Kerry says U.S. must balance privacy, security
Chief U.S. diplomat focuses on spying scandal, military and economic collaboration during visit.
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- Bangladeshi authorities arrest senior opposition leaders ahead of nationwide strike
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Africa
- Mozambique rebels sow fear in fresh uprising, attacks on main highway claim casualties
- 2 killed by car bomb blast in Somalia capital, police officer says; toll could rise
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Middle East
- World powers, Iran search for nuke deal, French foreign minister outlines sticking points
- Syrian rebels recapture northern military base near international airport
- Kerry mounts diplomatic push on interim nuclear deal with Iran, with boost from Russia, China
- Tear gas, clashes at Islamist-led protests in Egypt over detained female demonstrators
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