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Iraq car bombings leave dozens dead
BAGHDAD — Car bombs around Iraq killed at least 65 people Monday amid the worst wave of violence in the country since U.S. troops withdrew a year and a half ago. The attacks, which occurred along busy commercial streets in Shiite and Sunni areas,...Tags: Politics, Religious Conflicts, Baghdad (Iraq), Iraq, Wars and Interventions
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Dollar resumes rise against yen, Bernanke key to more
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The dollar rose against the yen on Tuesday after a Japanese minister clarified remarks about the yen's drop, but many awaited the Federal Reserve chief's testimony before adding to bets on a stronger U.S. currency. Speculation the...Tags: S&P 500, China, Politics, Government Ministers, Singapore
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Libya war weapons may be killing central Africa elephants -UN
Reuters* Elephant poaching concern in Cameroon, Chad, CAR, Gabon * Some countries using army troops to hunt down poachers By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, May 20 (Reuters) - Armed groups in central Africa are using powerful weapons, some of which may be...Tags: Chad, International Organizations, International Criminal Court, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice
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South Sudan army says retakes town from rebels in east
Reuters* South Sudan army says has recaptured town, rebels deny * Embassies say aid groups in east have been looted By Hereward Holland JUBA, May 20 (Reuters) - South Sudan's army has retaken an eastern town captured by rebels two weeks ago, a military...Tags: National Government, Politics, France, Armed Conflicts, Rebellions
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Israel calls off UNESCO Jerusalem tour, blaming Palestinians
ReutersJERUSALEM, May 20 (Reuters) - Israel said on Monday it had cancelled a visit by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to Jerusalem's Old City, saying the Palestinians had sought to politicise a conservation mission....Tags: Judaism, International Organizations, Politics, UNESCO, Travel
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How Obama can rescue his candidacy
Here's the White House view of the current trilogy of so-called scandals: Republicans are trying to destroy President Barack Obama's second term by magnifying bureaucratic miscues and distorting policy realities. This isn't without some merit. On none...
Tags: Politics, The New York Times, Crime, Law and Justice, Taxation, Richard Nixon
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Congo's army clashes with rebels near Goma
ReutersKINSHASA (Reuters) - Congo's army used combat helicopters to bombard rebel fighters on Monday near the city of Goma in the first clashes in nearly six months, days before U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was due to visit the troubled eastern...Tags: Armed Forces, World Bank Group, March 23 Movement, Rebellions, Wars and Interventions
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Obama voices concern to Lebanon on Hezbollah role in Syria
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama told his Lebanese counterpart on Monday he was concerned about Lebanese Hezbollah militants fighting in Syria to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the White House said. Obama and Lebanese...Tags: Michel Suleiman, White House, Lebanon, Wars and Interventions, Barack Obama
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Car bombs in Iraq kill at least 65 people
BAGHDAD -- Car bombs around Iraq killed at least 65 people Monday as the country's worst wave of violence since U.S. troops withdrew a year and a half ago continued. The attacks that occurred by busy commercial streets in Shiite and Sunni areas followed...
Tags: Basra (Iraq), Explosions, Emergency Incidents, Religious Conflicts, Baghdad (Iraq)
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Council of Europe tells Putin of concern over Russian NGO law
Reuters* European rights, democracy body says law could have 'chilling effect' * Independent pollster says law may put it out of business By Denis Dyomkin SOCHI, Russia, May 20 (Reuters) - The head of the Council of Europe told Russian President Vladimir...Tags: Justice System, European Union, Politics, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice
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Chief Palestinian peace negotiator backs Kerry's efforts
Reuters* Kerry to visit Jerusalem and Ramallah on Thursday, Friday * Palestinian negotiator: no conditions on return to talks * Kerry working "below the radar" to revive peace talks By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, May 20 (Reuters) - The top Palestinian...Tags: Palestine, International Criminal Court, United Nations General Assembly, South Africa, Crime, Law and Justice
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RPT-ANALYSIS-Airline emissions deal may not come before EU deadline
Reuters(Repeats Sunday item to additional subscribers) * EU emissions trading provoked ire from U.S., China, others * European officials gave UN agency fall deadline to show progress * Little decided so far, resolution may not be ready in time By Allison...Tags: China, International Organizations, Ecosystems, Environmental Issues, European Union
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