June 19, 2013 -- Updated 0937 GMT (1737 HKT) Edited by Nick Thompson in London

Brazil plans to deploy National Force troops across the country after a nine cent bus fare hike prompted a week of massive anti-government protests. FULL STORY

As Afghan forces formally take over security of the country and deadly attacks on American troops continue, CNN's Nic Robertson explains what is likely to be on the table when the U.S. and the Taliban meet on Thursday. FULL STORY

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