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Libya rebels vow to topple Gaddafi


Libyan rebels vowing “victory or death” advanced toward a major oil terminal on Friday, calling for foreign air strikes to set up a “no-fly” zone after three days of attacks by Muammar Gaddafi’s warplanes. Read the full story

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Two US Air Force men assasinated at Frankfurt Airport



Two US Air Force servicemen have died after a gunman opened fire on a bus carrying American military personnel at Frankfurt Airport, police say. Read the full story

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US vetoes illegal Israeli settlement building resolution


The United States has vetoed a UN resolution that would have condemned “illegal” settlements on the occupied Palestinian territories. Read the full story
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Washington criticized over travelers fee


The International Civil Aviation Organization on Thursday criticized Washington over a budget proposal to charge travelers a $5.50 fee for entering the United States by air or sea Read the full story

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Ahmadinejad: warmongering US planning two more wars


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the United States and Israel plan to attack two countries in the Middle East as part of a conspiracy to apply pressure on Iran. Read the full story

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US: EU lacks a clear foreign policy apparatus


Europe’s disappointment with Persident Barack Obama’s presidency was laid bare Thursday as the EU’s most senior figure called for a dramatic effort to revive transatlantic relations. Read the full story

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Obama signs Iranian sanction bill


US President Barack Obama has signed into law new sanctions against Iran intended to impede the development of its nuclear programme. The measures, which penalise foreign companies that trade with Iran, were overwhelmingly approved by US Congress last week. Read the full story

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Russian spies arrested in the US


U.S. authorities said on Monday they have broken up a spy ring that carried out deep-cover work in the United States to recruit political sources and gather information for the Russian government. Read the full story

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Stone: US can not win in Afghanistan, Iran or Iraq


Celebrated American director Oliver Stone has blasted the US media for playing the “Bush game” and fueling US paranoia towards the Middle East. Read the full story

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US warns G8 against spending cuts


Signs of deep rifts at the G8 and G20 summits in Toronto over how quickly governments should cut deficits added to financial market jitters today, with the Americans warning of the dangers of a double dip recession if all countries started to rein back spending at once. Read the full story

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U.S.-Israeli relations in crisis


Under President Barack Obama, the United States no longer provides Israel with automatic support at the United Nations where the Jewish state faces a constant barrage of criticism and condemnation. Read the full story

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Ahmadinajad condemns Russian Doublespeak on sanctions


Iran’s president on Wednesday urged US President Barack Obama to accept the Brazilian-brokered nuclear fuel exchange deal, warning that Obama will miss a historic opportunity for improved cooperation from Teheran if the offer is rejected. Read the full story

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Obama tells US forces to prepare for North Korean war


President Barack Obama has directed the U.S. military to coordinate with South Korea to “ensure readiness” and deter future aggression from North Korea, the White House said on Monday. Read the full story

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US to back Iran swap deal


Brazilian officials have hinted that the US should accept Iran’s nuclear fuel swap declaration since it contained provisions suggested by US President Barack Obama. Read the full story

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Barak: the world will not put up with occupation of Palestine


Israel must recognize that the world will not put up with decades more of Israeli rule over the Palestinian people, the country’s defense minister said in unusually frank remarks Monday. Read the full story

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Obama dodges question on Israeli nukes


US President Barack Obama on Tuesday dodged a question regarding Israel’s nuclear program and called on all countries to join the nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Read the full story

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China and the US up pressure on Iran


White House says Obama, Hu hold “positive and constructive” talks. Amid a sudden upswing in relations, President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao sought common ground Monday on Iran, agreeing that a set of potential sanctions should make clear to Iran the cost of continued nuclear defiance, a White House official said. Read the full story

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New Kyrgyz leader vows to close US bases


Kyrgyzstan’s self-proclaimed new leadership said on Thursday that Russia had helped to oust President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, and that they aimed to close a U.S. airbase that has irritated Moscow. Read the full story

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