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Bomber attacks US embassy in Ankara, Turkey
The blast, at a side entrance of the heavily guarded compound, sent debris flying into the street.
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GOP Senators Introduce Legislation Banning Arms Sales to Egypt
Two United States Republican senators introduced legislation on Thursday to halt arms sales to Egypt.
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Iranian lawmaker: Syria has a right to retaliate
An Iranian lawmaker condemned the alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria saying Damascus retains a legal right to retaliate.
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Space, the final frontier for peace?
If space can bring together once-implacable enemies such as the United
States and Russia, does that mean there’s hope for Israel and Iran?
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Egypt opposition protests after deadly week
Thousands of opponents of President Mohamed Morsi returned to the streets of Egypt on Friday.
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As she leaves, Clinton sounds warning over Syria
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton issued a parting warning
Thursday about Syria's civil war, accusing Iran of playing an
increasingly prominent role in directing the violence.
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EU ministers raise alarm on Mali executions
EU foreign ministers have given weight to reports that Malian soldiers are murdering civilians in the French-liberated north.
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Illict drugs getting into EU via Internet
Europe's illicit drug problem is getting worse as online sale and distribution frustrate law enforcement.
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Peres set to ask Netanyahu to build next coalition
President Shimon Peres is expected to invite Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to form the next government on Saturday night.
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US senators assail Hagel in heated hearing
Hagel downplays controversial statements, including comment published in 2008 that "Jewish lobby intimidates a lot of people."