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Ahmadinejad: World forces must strive to annihilate Israel
In a speech published on his website Thursday, Iranian President Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad said the ultimate goal of world forces must be the
annihilation of Israel.
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Israeli PM says time running out to stop Iran's nuclear program
Time is running out for the international community to halt Iran's nuclear program by peaceful means.
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US State Department report describes 'rising tide' of anti-Semitism
The US State Department's report on religious freedom described a "global increase" in anti-Semitism.
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NASA chief: U.S. won't go it alone on manned Mars mission
U.S. astronauts won't land on Mars by themselves but with international partners in the 2030s.
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Syria crisis feeds Iraq violence, al-Qaida revival
It was a brazen, complex attack worthy of Iraq's al-Qaida at its peak.
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For the United Statelets of Europe
Alfred Heineken did more than just brew beer. He also thought about things.
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Eurozone crisis: ECB's Draghi disappoints markets
European markets have fallen after the European Central Bank president
Mario Draghi said the bank would come up with ways to help struggling
eurozone countries.
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Thousands march as Pride Parade kicks off in J'lem
The 10th annual Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade kicked off on Thursday as more than 2,000 people were marching.
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Syria crisis: Kofi Annan quits as UN-Arab League envoy
The UN-Arab League joint special envoy to Syria, Kofi Annan has announced he is leaving his post.
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Muslim-Coptic Violence Resumes in Egypt
Muslims attacked a Coptic church in a village near Cairo Wednesday in
the first such incident since Mohamed Morsi became president.