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Israel Debates Possible Fallout From Attack on Iran
In recent months, Israeli leaders have stepped up their rhetoric about Iran’s nuclear capabilities and increasingly are warning that Israel might attack Iranian nuclear installations to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. ... Full story
Turkey Wants International Conference on Syria
Turkey is calling for renewed international efforts to end bloodshed in neighboring Syria, where a government assault on the city of Homs, a center of dissent, is intensifying. ... Full story
Turkey Debates Its Role in Possible Syria Intervention
Turkey is hardening its stance against the Syrian leadership and its Western allies are increasingly looking to Ankara for efforts to help unseat Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. There is debate in Turkey over whether international sanctions and diplomatic pressure on Syria could lead to military intervention and what role Ankara should play. ... Full story
Syria's Assad Learns Lessons from Arab Spring, Recent History
With Russia and China blocking a U.N. resolution condemning the crackdown on protests in Syria, the prospects for a quick end to the conflict seem bleak. ... Full story
China Defends its Veto of UN Resolution on Syria
China strongly defended its veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria again Monday, saying its decision was ultimately aimed at avoiding more casualties. ... Full story
Activists: Syrian Troops Kill More Than 217 in Homs
Human rights activists say Syrian armed forces have killed at least 217 people in the city of Homs as the United Nations gets ready to vote on a resolution aimed at stopping the violence. ... Full story
More than 200 Dead After Shelling in Syrian City
Human rights activists say Syrian armed forces have killed at least 217 people in the city of Homs in a surge of violence that began Friday, as the United Nations gets ready to vote on a resolution intended to stop the bloodshed. ... Full story
Riots in Egypt Continue: At Least 6 Dead, Hundreds Injured
Violent clashes in Egypt have entered a third day, as thousands protest the lack of action by authorities during a deadly stampede at a football (soccer) match earlier this week. ... Full story
NATO Reaffirms Plans to Stay in Afghanistan Through 2014
Despite suggestions from US and French leaders that an earlier exit might be warranted, NATO stated that it would be operating in Afghanistan until the end of 2014. ... Full story
Iran Threatens Retaliation for Sanctions or Attack
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that his country will retaliate against Western-backed oil sanctions and any threat of attack, after U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was cited in media reports as saying he fears Israel could attack Iran in the next few months. ... Full story
Dragnet Established for Two American Women Kidnapped in Egypt
Egyptian authorities are scrambling to try to find two American women who were kidnapped this morning while on a sightseeing tour. ... Full story
Leaked Report Alleges Pakistan is Helping Afghan Taliban
A leaked report allegedly authored by officials in the international coalition in Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of secretly assisting the Taliban. ... Full story
Germany Wants Greece to Cede Control of Its Own Budget
A recent proposal from Germany would have Greece ceding a great deal of control of its own financial and budgetary issues. ... Full story
India Attracts Record Foreign Investment Despite Slowdown
India attracted record foreign investment of about $50 billion last year. Despite a slowdown in its economy, India continues to be an attractive global investment hub. ... Full story
Clinton to Urge Security Council Action on Syria
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to urge the U.N. Security Council to support an Arab League peace plan for Syria, after Washington strongly condemned escalating violence by President Bashar al-Assad's government. ... Full story
Pro Immigration Facts
The issue of immigration is very sensitive in America and people have a divided opinion on this subject. In this article, we will take a look at facts which prove that immigration is good for the American economy. ... Full story
Italian Cruise Ship Rescuers Still Searching for Passengers, Answers
Rescuers continued to search the stranded cruise liner as it shifted and lurched in the rocky coastal area where it crashed. ... Full story
Impact of Communication Technology on Globalization
Communication technology has contributed to globalization more than any other factor. The innovations in communication technology have promoted cooperation among nations and also have helped in greater interaction between people of different cultures. ... Full story
China's Economy Will Soon Reproduce the Best
To understand China's current economic situation, the market can see bulldozers. They are hung in front of a large shovel, shovel earth or coal is used to a tractor. These machines are used for building roads, rail, or to shovel out the shallow coal mines. ... Full story
Finding Cheap Car Insurance Rates For Youthful Drivers - By Alston Ballkcom
There are many things that conspire to impact one's car insurance premiums. Age is only one of these factors. If you are a young driver or are the parent of one, you will need to focus on the other areas to keep your costs down. ... Full story
Wedding On A Budget
Traditionally, the bride's family paid for the costs of a wedding while the groom would incur the expense of the honeymoon. These days it is not uncommon to find many couples paying for their own wedding from their own funds. ... Full story