Taliban threat likely to persist after US mission ends
U S general says a diminished but resilient Taliban will remain a military threat in parts of Afghanistan long after combat ends. Army General Martin Dempsey noted contested areas may persist, and Afghan forces must lead talks with insurgents while the U S trims troops by 2014.
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Kerry presses Turkey to restore Israel ties amid Gaza row
U S Secretary of State John Kerry urged Turkey to fully restore diplomatic ties with Israel, including compensation and ambassadorial signals, as Ankara demanded an end to Gaza trade restrictions before normalization. Erdogan signaled a careful path forward while Israel's Netanyahu apologized for the flotilla raid.
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Luke Bryan Wins Entertainer of the Year at ACMs
Luke Bryan surprise upset at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas as he takes entertainer of the year, edging Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Taylor Swift. Lambert dominates female vocalist and song honors while Eric Church leads with multiple wins.
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Pentagon steps up defenses over North Korea threat
U S military leaders say the Pentagon has bolstered missile defenses and taken actions amid North Korea's rising tension. General Dempsey cited two April anniversaries as risk factors and noted Thurman and Jung will stay in Seoul, coordinating by video instead of meeting in Washington.
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