Visitor records obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press show that top aides to President Barack Obama have met often with lobbyists and Democratic political strategists.
In a message issued ahead of the Muslim Eid holiday, reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Omar is calling on Afghans to continue what he calls their "legitimate jihad" or holy war.
Hindus gathered at a temple in Nepal for a ceremony involving the slaughter of more than 200,000 animals, a festival that has drawn the ire of animal-welfare protesters.
The list of the top eight stressful jobs was compiled by CareerCast.com, a job search Web site, and took into account 21 different stress factors. Click here to read about each of them.
The U.S. has spent $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq, but Iraqis' inability to maintain what's left behind could waste hundreds of millions of dollars and jeopardize basic services.
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Taliban leader to Muslims: Continue jihad
Taliban leader to Muslims: Continue jihad
Taliban leader to Muslims: Continue jihad
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200,000 animals face slaughter at festival
200,000 animals face slaughter at festival
200,000 animals face slaughter at festival
U.S. fears Iraq projects will go to waste
U.S. fears Iraq projects will go to waste