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Nameplate to blame for halt in Afghan-Taliban talks

cbsnews — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:03:09 +0000

Afghan president Karzai was furious about the nameplate the Taliban put on the door of its new political office

Video: Critics worry family, government are prolonging Mandela’s suffering

cbsnews — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:02:56 +0000

Nelson Mandela has been in the hospital for nearly two weeks. Mandela family members are said to be trying to decide how much medical intervention is too much for an old and sick man. Mark Phillips reports.

Nelson Mandela’s health: Is it time to let go?

cbsnews — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:02:31 +0000

Those close to anti-apartheid leader say family faces difficult decision; question whether he’s being kept alive to insure political stability

Video: Joint military exercises in Jordan send signal to Assad

cbsnews — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:02:16 +0000

As Syria’s civil war rages on just beyond the border with Jordan, the U.S. is participating in joint military exercises — complete with 8,000 troops, F-16s, and cobra attack helicopters — that are sending a message to the Syrian dictator to stay out. Clarissa Ward reports.

Video: Russia not sold on idea of nuclear warhead reduction

cbsnews — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:01:55 +0000

Russia and congressional Republicans are not yet sold on President Obama’s proposal to cut America’s nuclear arsenal by a third if Russia does the same. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he won’t reduce his arsenal without concessions from the U.S. on missile defense systems. Major Garrett reports.

United Nations compound in Somalia’s capital attacked by Qaeda-linked gunmen

cbsnews — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:01:41 +0000

Bombs-and-gunfire assault launched by suicide brigade of Qaeda-linked group sets off clash with security forces

Rare twin gorillas born in Dutch zoo

cbsnews — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:01:26 +0000

Zookeepers were shocked when 20-year-old mother gorilla give birth to two baby apes, a boy and a girl

John Paul II a step closer to sainthood

cbsnews — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:01:12 +0000

A Vatican commission has approved a miracle attributed to John Paul II’s intercession

Ex-Communist Party of China official executed for child rapes, state media reports

cbsnews — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:00:59 +0000

Li Xingong, a former deputy party chief in central China, was found guilty of raping 11 underage girls in less than 2 years, state media says

Video: Why Taliban peace talks are critical to Afghanistan’s future

cbsnews — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:00:42 +0000

Flash Points: CBS News correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate about the ongoing struggle to begin peace talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan, and why you “can’t see stability” in Afghanistan “until there’s a political solution” that incorporates the Taliban.