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ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has praised the country’s armed forces for defeating militants in the North Waziristan tribal area, which was once considered the main base for the Pakistani Taliban. In his televised speech during a rare Friday visit, Sharif encouraged people to return to their homes. …

UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. confirms that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will go to Moscow to attend Victory Day events this weekend. Spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters Monday that Ban’s meetings in Moscow are not yet finalized. He’s attending events marking the 70th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany …

SYDNEY – A powerful earthquake has rattled the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea, and a local tsunami is possible. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 7.2-magnitude quake struck Thursday about 150 kilometers (94 miles) southwest of the town of Panguna on Bougainville Island. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center …