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Khamenei: West lying that sanctions linked to nuke program
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accused the US and EU on
Wednesday of lying over sanctions being connected to Tehran's nuclear
program.
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Elections: Netanyahu Outfoxes Everyone
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu checkmated every other political party
and is likely to remain Prime Minister and even a stronger one after
the elections.
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Iraq officially retreats from ambitious oil plans
Iraq officially stepped back on Wednesday from its ambitious plans to more than triple its oil production by 2017.
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Panetta: US sends forces to Jordan
The United States has sent military troops to the Jordan-Syria border to
bolster that country's military capabilities in the event that violence
escalates along its border with Syria.
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Turkey warns Syria of stronger response over shelling
Turkey's top military commander has warned Syria that it will respond
with greater force if it continues its cross-border shelling.
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Huge int'l space conference to convene in Jerusalem
The International Space Conference will be held in Israel in 2015, the Science and Technology Ministry has reported.
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US church calls to reevaluate military aid to Israel
Fifteen leaders of US churches and other faith-based organizations have
asked Congress to reevaluate US military aid to Israel.
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Benghazi attack faces US Congress committee scrutiny
A former top US security official in Libya wanted more security in Benghazi before a deadly attack on the US consulate.
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IDF Faces 'New Reality' of War along 'Peace Border' with Egypt
The IDF's Sagi Brigade is training soldiers with tools to deal with new
threats at the border with Egyptian, ruled by the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Iran to Have Weapons-Grade Nuclear Fuel in 2-4 Months
A report published Tuesday in the Wall Street Journal has warned that
Iran will be able to produce weapons-grade nuclear fuel in the next two
to four months.