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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) meets with Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman, on May 22, 2013.

Photogallery Kerry Calls on Syrian Government to Make Peace

US secretary of state is in Jordan for meeting with Friends of Syria group, top diplomats, in joint push with Russia to end Syria's civil war More

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FBI: Florida Man Fatally Shot During Boston Bombing Probe

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North Korea's Kim Sends Envoy to China

Iranian President Criticizes Aide's Election Ban

Mugabe Signs New Zimbabwe Constitution Into Law

 

Activists wearing orange jumpsuits mark the 100th day of prisoners

Experts Weigh In on Challenges of Closing Guantanamo Prison

A former chief military prosecutor at Guantanamo has delivered a petition to the White House with more than 370,000 signatures, demanding the facility be closed down immediately More
Volunteers retrieve clothing and other household items at a home destroyed by a tornado, across the street from the Plaza Towers elementary school in Moore, Oklahoma, May 22, 2013.

Photogallery Moore, Oklahoma, Begins to Recover from Deadly Tornado

Full impact of disaster may take much more time to assess More
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Video Ai Weiwei Releases Provocative Heavy Rock Music Video

Rebel artist's latest artistic creation recreates his secretive police detention and will likely upset China's Communist leaders More

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Video Oklahoma Tornado Victims Share Stories of Survival

The deadly tornado that ripped through the midwestern state of Oklahoma on Monday left entire neighborhoods flattened, homes, businesses and schools destroyed. As emergency workers sift through the wreckage Tuesday, survivors are sharing their experiences. VOA's Jeff Custer has more.
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'Cash Mob' Phenomenon Supports Local Business

Trend, organized through social media, is based on concept of 'flash mob,' but instead people show up to spend money More

Asia

Family members cry around the body of Taiwanese fisherman Hung Shih-cheng after his boat, the Kuang Ta Hsing No. 28, arrived at Liuqiu port in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan, May 11, 2013.

Taiwan, Philippines Pursue Joint Shooting Probe to Mend Ties

Manila's rejection of charges that coast guard intentionally killed Taiwanese fisherman in overlapping waters enrages Taiwan, severely strains ties More

Africa

A poster advertising for the search of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau is pasted on a wall in Baga village on the outskirts of Maiduguri, in the north-eastern state of Borno, Nigeria, May 13, 2013.

Boko Haram’s Funding Remains 'Elusive'

Analysts speculate about who or what might be paying for Nigerian Islamist group's operations More

Middle East

The relatives of seven kidnapped security officers and soldiers celebrate after their return, in the Rafah border, Egypt, May 22, 2013.

Seven Egyptian Hostages Freed in Sinai

The release around dawn Wednesday came after hours of intense negotiations between Egyptian intelligence and tribal leaders in the Sinai More

Science & Technology

Comet ISON is shown in this NASA handout image photographed by the Hubble telescope on April 10, 2013.

Astronomers Awaiting Comet ISON's Year-End Spectacular

Celestial rock and ice formation expected to bedazzle enthusiasts with long, luminous tail More

Arts & Entertainment

Cast member Michael Douglas during photocall for "Behind the Candelabra" at the 66th Cannes Film Festival, France, May 21, 2013.

Liberace Film Spotlights Gay Rights at Cannes

Steven Soderbergh biopic explores relationship between flamboyant pianist and his young lover More

Health

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New iPhone App Speeds Care of Heart Attack Victims

App designed to help emergency medical technicians diagnose a particularly deadly form of heart attack, send information quickly to hospitals More

Economy & Business

A news headline about the Tumblr sale to Yahoo scrolls on a building in New York's Times Square, May 20, 2013.

Yahoo Buying Tumblr for $1.1 Billion

Acquisition gives struggling Internet pioneer much-needed social media platform to reach younger generation More

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