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Suicide bombing in Karachi kills 20
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A suicide bombing targeting a Shiite Muslim procession in Pakistan's largest city of Karachi killed at least 20 people and wounded 60 more Monday, as Shiites across the country marked the key holy day of Ashoura.
Napolitano concedes airline security system failed
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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano conceded Monday that the aviation security system failed when a young man on a watchlist with a U.S. visa in his pocket and a powerful explosive hidden on his body was allowed to board a fight from Amsterdam to Detroit.
Shoppers spend a little more during holiday season
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Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released Monday, giving merchants some reason for cheer.
Reports: Iran steps up crackdown on opposition
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Opposition activists said Iranian security forces rounded up at least seven prominent activists on Monday, stepping up a crackdown on the country's pro-reform movement a day after eight people, including the nephew of the chief opposition leader, were killed in anti-government protests.
House Democrats pessimistic about public option
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House Democrats aren't optimistic that a government insurance plan, a central element of health care legislation passed in their chamber, will survive negotiations with the Senate.
Thai troops raid camp, deport 4,000 Hmong to Laos
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Thailand sent army troops with shields and batons to evict more than 4,000 ethnic Hmong asylum-seekers Monday and send them back to Laos despite strong objections from the U.S. and rights groups who fear they will face persecution.
Activist: NKorea apparently detains US missionary
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North Korean border guards apparently detained an American missionary as soon as he walked into the communist nation in an effort to call attention to Pyongyang's human rights abuses, an activist said Monday.
Israel to build 700 apartments in east Jerusalem
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Israel said Monday that it will build nearly 700 new apartments in east Jerusalem, drawing tough criticism from both the Palestinians and the United States, which denounced the plan as an obstacle to peacemaking.
Charlie Sheen accused of using weapon
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Authorities say actor Charlie Sheen is accused of using a weapon in an alleged case of domestic violence in Aspen.
Patriots, Bengals clinch playoff spots; Giants out
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New England and Dallas are back in the playoffs. The New York Giants are out. And both AFC wild-card spots are still up for grabs.
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