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AP - Israel's defense minister says a slowdown in West Bank settlement construction is unlikely to continue in its current form after it expires at the end of this month.

AP - A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.

AFP - Basque separatist group ETA declared a ceasefire Sunday in its bloody 42-year campaign for a homeland independent of Spain, vowing to give up guns and bombs for a democratic solution.

AFP - A fourth Pakistan cricketer was reportedly being investigated over alleged match-fixing Sunday, with fresh betting scam claims casting a shadow over the country's one-day match against England.

AFP - A suicide bomber in a minibus killed two people on Sunday at an Iraqi defence ministry complex that three weeks ago was hit by a massive suicide attack that killed dozens, security officials said.

Reuters - The Philippines' national police chief took the blame for the botched bus hijacking rescue attempt last week that killed eight Hong Kong tourists at a Manila park, announcing his decision to retire early from the service.

AP - The Iraqi military says a suicide car bomb has exploded in central Baghdad, killing 2 soldiers, four days after the U.S. declared an end to its combat role in the country.

AP - John Boehner could walk down most American streets without turning a head.