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Father's day off? Here's how paternity leave varies for dads across the globe

By Andrew Mach, Rialda Zukic

Germany allows new parents to take up to 14 months of parental leave on 65 percent of their salary. The U.S. offers no guaranteed paid leave for mothers or fathers. See how countries across the globe compare.

Report: Abortions declined in nearly all states since 2010

By David Crary, Associated Press

Abortions have declined in states where new laws make it harder to have them - but they've also waned in states where abortion rights are protected. Nearly everywhere, in red states and blue, abortions are down since 2010.

Which countries are doing the best at achieving 'well-being'?

By Larisa Epatko

Much like people try to achieve work-life balance, countries that engage civil society, battle corruption and take care of the environment -- rather than just focusing on economic growth -- tend to serve their populations best.

Study offers glimpse of what America's aging population might expect in 2050

By Laura Santhanam

A new Pew Research Center report compares attitudes about long-term care and aging in the United States, Italy and Germany.

U.S. and Afghan leaders working to launch new postwar relationship

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

CAMP DAVID, Maryland — U.S. and Afghan leaders laid the groundwork Monday for new relations between the two countries linked for years as war partners, including plans to seek American funding to maintain an Afghan security force of 352,000 and…

U.S. to send unarmed drones, but no lethal aid, to Ukraine

By Nedra Pickler, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States announced Wednesday that it is sending small unarmed drones, armored Humvees and other assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists. Lethal weapons were not included, to the dismay of some U.S. lawmakers.

McConnell postpones fast-tracking of Iran bill

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday decided to postpone action on a bill giving Congress a chance to review and vote on any deal the U.S. signs with Iran over its nuclear program.

Netanyahu on Iran deal: I have 'moral obligation' to speak up

By Julie Pace, Aron Heller, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Monday that his plans to address Congress are not aimed at disrespecting President Barack Obama, even as he assailed the U.S. leader's bid for a nuclear deal with Iran as a threat…

Stolen Picasso painting recovered by New Jersey officials

By Carey Reed

Authorities alleged the person who sent the package falsely completed the customs declaration, labeling the item a holiday "art craft" worth 30 euros and including a cheeky message: "Joyeux Noel" (Merry Christmas).

U.S.-Israel tensions continue to rise ahead of Netanyahu speech

By Julie Pace, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Trading barbs, the U.S. and Israel escalated their increasingly public spat Wednesday over Benjamin Netanyahu's GOP-engineered congressional speech next week, with the Israeli prime minister accusing world powers of rolling over to allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons.