Talks between the US and the Taliban aimed at ending the Afghan war have been delayed for several days following anger from President Hamid Karzai.

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Brazil Protests: Elite Troops Sent To Hot Spots

Brazilian protesters outraged over the costs of hosting next year's World Cup have clashed with police outside a football stadium, as the government deployed elite forces to contain the unrest.

Goodfella Home Search: Possible Remains Found

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TWA Flight 800: Investigators Want New Probe

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Dolce & Gabbana Found Guilty Of Tax Dodging

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Snowden: Iceland Talks About Potential Asylum

Iceland says a spokesman who claims to represent Edward Snowden has held talks with government officials about the potential of the NSA leaker applying for asylum in the Nordic country.

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A "cruel" festival devoted to dog meat is going ahead in China despite protests by animal-rights campaigners.

Kanye West Slammed Over Parkinson's Lyric

Kanye West has been branded "stupid" by Parkinson's charities for making light of the disease on a new song.

Serena Williams Sorry Over Rape Case Comments

Tennis star Serena Williams has moved to clarify remarks she made about a rape case in the US town of Steubenville.

Jimmy Hoffa: Detroit FBI Calls Off Field Dig

A search of a field north of Detroit has failed to turn up the remains of former union boss Jimmy Hoffa, the FBI has said.