News Summary: Civilian planes shot down by MANPADS
8 days ago
Since 1975, 40 civilian aircraft have been hit by MANPADS, causing at least 28 crashes and more than 800 deaths around the world, according to the U.S. State Department.
Correction: Honduras-Death Squads story
33 days ago
The U.S. State Department says it faces a dilemma: The police are essential to fighting crime in a country that has become a haven for drug-runners.
Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3
33 days ago
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News Summary: Jobless rates rise in half US states
93 days ago
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Jobless rates rise in January in half of US states
93 days ago
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Rodman plans to vacation with North Korean leader
99 days ago
Rodman met with the authoritarian leader in late February during a visit that was not endorsed by the U.S. State Department.
Cuba says not able to visit Cuban 5 agent in US
112 days ago
A U.S. State Department official contacted by AP was not immediately able to comment on his case Wednesday.
Search widens for suspect in Vegas Strip shooting
114 days ago
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US caught in awkward embrace of Myanmar crony
114 days ago
The head of Myanmar's main business association and a top U.S. State Department official shook hands in Yangon on Monday and agreed to deepen business ties.
Venezuela condemns US stance amid Chavez illness
119 days ago
U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland referred to the possibility of a new presidential election in Venezuela when asked on Tuesday about ailing President Hugo Chavez's return from Cuba.