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Kerry stays quiet as Cabinet speculation swirls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Kerry is angling to be the nation's top diplomat by being, well, diplomatic. The longtime Democratic lawmaker from Massachusetts has largely stayed quiet while President Barack Obama considers him for the next secretary...
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Lugar: Syrian rebels need safe zones in Turkey
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says the U.S. should work with Turkey to establish safe zones for retreating Syrian rebels. Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana says the so-called safe zones would be on...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Washington, DC, Turkey, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Bashar Assad
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U.S. urges action from Europe to avert prolonged stagnation
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday called on Europe to act decisively to boost its economy and counter the risk of a protracted stagnation that would undermine economic growth in America. "Decisive action is needed now to restart demand...Tags: Washington, DC, Barack Obama, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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U.S. Congress moves to tighten sanctions on Iran
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives committee approved legislation on Wednesday seeking to impose tighter sanctions on Iran, the latest congressional effort to slow development of the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear program. The...Tags: U.S. Congress, United Nations, Iran's Nuclear Program, Politics, U.S. House of Representatives
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WRAPUP 1-Syria rebels call for reinforcements as war spreads abroad
Reuters* Rebels call for reinforcements in Qusair * Syria conflict spreading beyond its borders * Iranian-backed Hezbollah prominent in fighting By Erika Solomon BEIRUT, May 22 (Reuters) - Rebels fighting for control of the Syrian town of Qusair called for...Tags: Rebellions, Religious Conflicts, Skype, U.S. Congress, Politics
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As U.S. struggles with Syria policy, Senate panel backs arming rebels
Reuters* First vote by lawmakers in favor of arming rebels * Obama administration reluctant to send weapons * Syria sees some of year's worst fighting By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate panel voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday...Tags: Rebellions, U.S. Congress, Afghanistan, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Russian missiles to Syria could embolden Assad: U.S. general warns
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. military officer on Friday condemned Russia's shipment of advanced anti-ship missiles to Syria, saying it could embolden President Bashar al-Assad's forces to keep fighting a bloody civil war. "It's at the very least...Tags: Missile Systems, U.S. Congress, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Moscow (Russia), Martin Dempsey
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Russia sends Syria advanced anti-ship missiles: U.S. officials
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia has sent Syria advanced anti-ship missiles, U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, bolstering Syrian defenses despite pleas from Washington and elsewhere to stop supplying President Bashar al-Assad's forces. One of the...Tags: Missile Systems, U.S. Congress, Moscow (Russia), Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Obama administration to tighten pressure on Iran, aide says
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Wednesday that it would add more sanctions on Iran in an effort to dissuade Tehran from continuing its nuclear program, but stopped short of backing tough new penalties that lawmakers are considering....
Tags: U.S. Congress, Iran's Nuclear Program, Energy Resources, Politics, Bob Corker
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U.S. targets two UAE firms for dealing with blacklisted Iran banks
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States blacklisted two Dubai-based trading companies on Wednesday, accusing them of helping Iran evade financial sanctions and effectively cutting them off from the U.S. financial system. The move against Al Hilal...Tags: U.S. Congress, Iran's Nuclear Program, Politics, Finance, Elections
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Column: Benghazi and IRS: Sons of Watergate?
In his defense of President Barack Obama, press secretary Jay Carney is beginning to sound a lot like Ronald Zeigler, Richard Nixon's spokesman. Carney only has to use the word "inoperative," as Ziegler did when incriminating evidence surfaced that proved...Tags: CBS Corp., Susan Rice, Hillary Clinton, Benghazi, Television Industry
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Rand Paul accuses Hillary Clinton of 'dereliction of duty' on Libya
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Sen. Rand Paul sharply attacked former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, declaring that her actions in the months leading up to the killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya last year were "inexcusable, it was a dereliction of...Tags: U.S. Congress, Libya, Politics, U.S. Department of State, Susan Rice
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