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UNITED NATIONS – Japan says it will never give in to terrorism and will continue providing non-military assistance for the fight against the Islamic State and other extremist groups — but not military troops or equipment “at this point.” Japan sent Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Yasuhisa Kawamura to the United …

TORONTO – Canada’s prime minister has announced a cabinet shuffle amid turmoil in his Conservative government. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Monday that Rob Nicholson is the new foreign minister and Jason Kenney is the new defense minister. Nicholson moves over from defense. Kenney will give up his position as …

BUDAPEST, Hungary – Hungary’s foreign minister says his country “cannot afford not to talk to Russia” about ensuring gas supplies. Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told The Associated Press Thursday that because of the cancellation of two natural gas pipeline projects, Nabucco and South Stream, “the only way to ensure energy …