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Kerry says Israelis, Palestinians must make tough decisions
TEL AVIV - Israeli and Palestinian leaders are nearing crunch time, when they must decide whether to revive long-dormant peace negotiations to end their decades-old conflict, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.
U.S. casts doubt on credibility of Iranian election
TEL AVIV - The United States on Friday called into question the credibility of Iran's presidential election next month, criticizing the disqualification of candidates and accusing the government of disrupting Internet access.
Truck strike may have caused Washington state bridge collapse, officials says
OLYMPIA, Washington - A colliding truck may have triggered the collapse on Thursday of part of a four-lane freeway bridge that sent vehicles and drivers tumbling into a frigid river in Washington state, officials said. | Video
Group linked to Algeria gas plant attack claims Niger raids
ABIDJAN - An al Qaeda-linked group that carried out the raid on the In Amenas gas plant in Algeria in January has claimed to have participated in Thursday's attacks in Niger.
Africa backs Kenya call for Hague court to drop Kenyatta case
ADDIS ABABA - African nations have backed a request by Kenya for charges of crimes against humanity by its president to be referred back to the east African country, African Union documents show.
Boy Scouts of America votes to end century-old ban on gay scouts
GRAPEVINE, Texas - The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a century-old ban on openly gay scouts in a major victory for gay rights activists, but the decision means a sea of change for an organization that depends heavily on faith-based groups.
BA jet makes emergency landing after engine fire
LONDON - A British Airways plane with 80 people on board made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow airport on Friday after the right engine burst into flames shortly after take-off and the casing ripped away from the left. | Video
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