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- Iran said to have expanded uranium enrichment capability
- Seeking justice for Mexico state's female victims
- Syria forces continue to attack rebels in Damascus, Aleppo
- Afghanistan, U.S. disagree on culprits behind 'insider' shootings
- India limits social media after civil unrest
| Iran said to have expanded uranium enrichment capability Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:21 PM PDT The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency is expected to report that Iran has boosted its uranium enrichment capacity at its Fordow facility, officials and others say. WASHINGTON — The United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency is expected to report next week that Iran has significantly expanded its uranium enrichment capability at its Fordow facility, according to U.S. officials and others briefed on the finding. The move could shorten the time Tehran would need to build a nuclear weapon.  |
| Seeking justice for Mexico state's female victims Posted: 23 Aug 2012 05:25 PM PDT Hundreds of women and girls are killed every year in Mexico state, known as Edomex. One woman who lost her daughter, 14, puts her life at risk to press her case. ECATEPEC, Mexico — At 14, Jessica Lucero had already lived a hard life. A stint in rehab, dropping out of school, making her way, day in, day out, in a terribly violent, desperately poor neighborhood.  |
| Syria forces continue to attack rebels in Damascus, Aleppo Posted: 23 Aug 2012 04:15 PM PDT Clashes in Damascus spread to suburbs. Amnesty International reports that civilians in Aleppo face 'a horrific level of violence.' BEIRUT — Syrian forces on Thursday renewed attacks against rebel strongholds in the nation's two largest cities, highlighting the determination of President Bashar Assad's government to crush resistance in Damascus and the northern city of Aleppo.  |
| Afghanistan, U.S. disagree on culprits behind 'insider' shootings Posted: 23 Aug 2012 04:17 PM PDT Afghanistan's president, Hamid Karzai, surprises U.S. and NATO officials by blaming 'foreign spy agencies' for 'insider' shootings. KABUL, Afghanistan — A potentially serious rift has emerged in the way the Afghan and U.S. governments view "insider" shootings, instances of Afghan police and soldiers turning their guns on Western troops.  |
| India limits social media after civil unrest Posted: 23 Aug 2012 04:19 PM PDT Indian officials have gone too far in limiting text messages and pressuring local Internet firms as well as Twitter and others to block accounts, critics say. NEW DELHI — Has the Indian government lost its sense of humor?  |
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