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South Korea steps up sanctions against Iran
South Korea ramps up sanctions against Iran including a "heavy penalty" against a key Iranian bank as part of efforts to quash its suspected nuclear program.
Pakistan: 14 suspected militants killed
A drone attack killed four suspected militants in Pakistan's tribal area Wednesday morning, intelligence officials said.
Mortar lands outside Israeli school
A mortar fired from Gaza landed outside two kindergarten buildings in southern Israel Wednesday morning, the Israeli military said.
U.N. doubles estimate of Congo rapes
U.N. officials put the number of rapes and other sexual attacks in eastern Congo since late July at more than 500, more than double the previous estimate.
Rare meeting of North Korean leaders
North Korea's political leaders are expected to meet this month in a rare gathering, possibly to set the stage for the handover of power from Kim Jong Il to his youngest son.