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Obama-Netanyahu tensions: Not as bad as 5 other US-Israel low points
Will US-Israel relations fray over Iran? Not likely – they've seen worse.
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Six reasons this UN General Assembly is must-see TV
World leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations gathering, starting Sept. 25. If the recent past is any guide, it can be a memorable, even explosive, occasion. Here are six moments to watch for, to brace for, this time.
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Blasphemy riots: 6 examples around the world
Many Muslims consider any depiction of the prophet to be forbidden, and Islamic teachings call for handling the Quran with respect. Incidents of both intentional and unintentional disrespect have occasionally prompted protests and violence around the world. Here are six examples:
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 differences on Israel
President Obama's positions on Israeli-Palestinian peace have rankled Israel’s conservative coalition government, while Mitt Romney insists he would be a better friend to Israel. Here are some of the issues on which the candidates differ.
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8 dogs profiled in 'Soldier Dogs'
Maria Goodavage explores the world of dogs in combat in her new book Soldier Dogs.
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Libya attack: US doubts that Al Qaeda planned ahead (+video)
UN Ambassador Susan Rice said Sunday she doubts the deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, was a pre-planned Al Qaeda operation that could have been detected. As protests to an anti-Islam video continued, some knowledgeable lawmakers aren't so sure.
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After film, push strengthens for blasphemy clause in Egypt's constitution
Last week, anger over an anti-Islam film fueled protests at the US embassy. This week, religious conservatives will seek to prohibit blasphemy in the Egyptian constitution.
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Peacekeepers attacked in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, foreigners injured
In an assault that appeared to take advantage of general anti-foreign sentiment in Egypt, Islamist militants on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula attacked a foreign mission assigned to observing the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty.
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Ally no longer? Obama weighs options in post-Arab Spring Egypt.
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's slow and tepid response to protests targeting the US embassy confirmed Washington's worries: The US-Egypt relationship is entering a testing phase.
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In Cairo, angry yet small protests
Anti-American protests went forward in Cairo near the US embassy today but were small compared to the mass events at Tahrir Square since the uprising against Hosni Mubarak in 2011.
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Decoder Wire Egypt embassy protests: Will Mitt Romney's comments matter in November? (+video)
Gaffes spoken in haste on the campaign trail can fade. But an inaccurate statement, geared for political advantage at a time of national crisis, could have a longer impact on the presidential race.
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Opinion: Anti-US attacks in Libya, Egypt, Yemen: Put security first
Violent attacks on US diplomatic posts in Libya, Egypt, Yemen, and elsewhere this week underscore a lesson taught repeatedly over the past decade – namely, that security is necessary to launch fledgling democracies emerging from autocratic states.
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Post-embassy attack, Egyptian President Morsi's silence deafening (+video)
President Mohamed Morsi, who still faces enormous skepticism as Egypt's first Islamist president, squandered an opportunity to reassure the international community that Egypt is stable.
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Terrorism & Security Anti-film protesters target US embassy in Yemen as Egypt protests continue (+video)
Protesters in Yemen's capital broke through a fence at the US embassy and stormed the compound. In Cairo, confrontations between police and rioters included firebombs and tear gas.
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Libya attacks made political: Barack Obama and Mitt Romney spar (+video)
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney criticized the Obama Administration's reaction to the attacks in Libya. President Obama retorted that Romney would, 'shoot first and aim later.'
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Elite Marines sent to Tripoli in wake of Libya attack (+video)
A group of US Marines have been sent to Tripoli in response to an attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, during which the US ambassador to Libya was killed.
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Obama response to Egypt mob 'disgraceful'? Most Republicans steer clear.
Mitt Romney strongly criticized an Obama administration tweet about the protests that threatened the US embassy in Egypt. But most congressional Republicans struck a gentler tone.
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Libya attack: Who's behind the inflammatory YouTube video?
An Egypt mob and a Libya attack are thought to have been sparked by a virulent anti-Islam YouTube video. But who was behind that amateurish video remains a mystery.
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Libya attack graphically marks rise of fundamentalist Muslims
The new wild card in Arab and Muslim politics may be the hardline Salafi Muslim groups that have emerged from the Arab Spring.
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Blasphemy riots: 6 examples around the world
Many Muslims consider any depiction of the prophet to be forbidden, and Islamic teachings call for handling the Quran with respect. Incidents of both intentional and unintentional disrespect have occasionally prompted protests and violence around the world. Here are six examples:
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Backchannels Behind the anti-Muhammad movie – a new pastor Terry Jones?
There is no online profile for 'Sam Bacile,' who has told reporters he's an Israeli who wrote and produced the movie that sparked protests in Libya and Egypt. But there is information about one of his collaborators, Steve Klein, who has ties to evangelical militia groups.
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Iran redux? Could killing of US ambassador sway presidential race?
The killing of Chris Stevens, the US ambassador to Libya, is a stark reminder of the difficulties of US policy in a troubled region – and how events can intrude on a presidential campaign.
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Backchannels US Ambassador murdered as extremists on all sides win, again
The murder of the US Ambassador to Libya yesterday and a raucous protest in Cairo, all over a movie deemed offensive, recall the widespread violence during the Danish cartoon controversy.
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Killing of US envoy to Libya underscores threat of unchecked religious fanaticism (+video)
US Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens was killed when Islamists attacked the Benghazi consulate in reaction to a video produced in the US that insulted the prophet Muhammad.
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Protesters scale US embassy walls in Cairo over prophet 'insult' (+video)
Protesters reacted angrily to Egyptian media reports of a film produced in the US that mocks the prophet Muhammad.
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Death toll rises to 30 in Aleppo car bombing
The blast, in Syria's largest city, occurred near two hospitals. Some reports say both military personnel and civilians are among the victims.
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Egypt and Israel coordinating on security sweep against militants
Egypt and Israel are making a coordinated effort to sweep the Sinai border area for militants. Since the ousting of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, militants may have gained a foothold in Sinai.
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NAM summit: Iran attempts to prove Western efforts to isolate it have failed
Though Iran pulled out all the stops this week as host of the Non-Aligned Movement summit, it was met with some heavy international criticism.
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Egypt President Morsi's harsh words for 'oppressive' Syria regime
The rallying call by Mohammed Morsi showed the huge divide between Iran's stalwart support of Assad and the growing network of regional powers pushing for his downfall.
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Opinion: In shunning African refugees, Israel ignores Exodus' call not to 'oppress the stranger'
More than 60,000 Africans mostly from Eritrea, Sudan, and South Sudan have come to Israel fleeing harsh dictatorships, oil conflicts, and genocide. Israel must stop the inhumane deportations and unjust detention of these migrants and instead implement a comprehensive refugee policy.
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