Gen. Petraeus confirmed as Afghanistan commander, saying it will get tougher (+ analysis); South Korea rejects talks with North; Merkel's presidential candidate squeaks in; Latin America bucks trend, forecasts 4.5% growth; and more
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World News Brief, Friday July 2
Gen. Petraeus confirmed as Afghanistan commander, saying it will get tougher (+ analysis); South Korea rejects talks with North; Merkel's presidential candidate squeaks in; Latin America bucks trend, forecasts 4.5% growth; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday July 1
Worries about nuclear treaty after spy arrests, as Russia says US law enforcement is "out of hand" (+ analysis); Turkey expresses frustration at Iran; New Aquino sworn in as Philippines president; German elections put Merkel's government at risk; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday September 29
Iran responds to tough talk with missile tests; Merkel wins another term in Germany; NATO gives backing to Karzai; North and South Korean family reunions resume; and more
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