President Barack Obama has delayed his first international trip of the year, a three-country visit to Asia, to focus attention on the final push to salvage health care legislation after a year of contentious debate.

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Obama delays Asia trip to deal with health care

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Al-Qaida eyes a more pragmatic and arguably more dangerous shift in tactics.

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Al-Qaida shifts tactics, marks success by ‘fear’

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The family of an American killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in Gaza will launch a damages case on Wednesday, stoking controversy over the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters and angering Israelis frustrated by international criticism.

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Israel and Syria both announce ambitions to develop nuclear energy, with Israel facing the prospect that the plan could bring new attention to its secretive nuclear activities.

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Generally speaking, our government takes a hands-off approach to regulating travel companies. Here’s some insider tips for getting government assistance when you travel.

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Getting government assistance when you travel

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