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RAMADI, Iraq – Insurgent attacked several U.S. bases, the governor’s office and the Iraqi registration office with mortars and rockets Thursday before dispersing, residents said. The attacks occurred as local tribal leaders and U.S. military officials were to hold their second meeting in a week at the governor’s office in …

KIEV, Ukraine – Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sought Wednesday to clarify U.S. policy on harsh interrogation methods, saying no U.S. personnel may use cruel or degrading practices at home or abroad. Rice’s remarks followed confusion in the United States over whether CIA employees could use means otherwise off limits …

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – A key border crossing was closed Friday after a clash between Afghan and Pakistani forces, an Afghan police official said. At least a dozen Afghan border security officers fought with 15-20 Pakistani troops on Thursday at the border in the southern Afghan town of Spinboldak, district police …