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Top 10 richest US presidents
Mitt Romney earned nearly $22 million in 2010. If elected, he would be in the Top 3 most wealthiest presidents. You may be surprised by who ranks among the Top 10 wealthiest US presidents.
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China's Vice President Xi is in town: what 6 international newspapers say
Chinese Vice President and presumed leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping is visiting the United States this week. From the increased US militarization of the Asia-Pacific region to China’s human rights record, newspapers across the globe are chiming in with their opinions and expectations for this high-profile visit. Here are a sample of six:
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Ali Wentworth: 8 stories from an inside-the-Beltway childhood
From her new memoir 'Ali in Wonderland,' the actress and comedian shares memories of her Washington D.C. upbringing and later life as a wife and mother.
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Why all the attention on the Falklands? Five key questions.
Argentina and Britain have been at odds over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands for decades, and tensions kicked up this week with Britain's announcement that it is deploying some of its modern warships to the islands, as well as Prince William, as a pilot.
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5 countries with the longest ongoing US sanctions
Sanctions are once again leading the news with trade embargoes tightening around Iran and debates over whether to loosen US restrictions on Cuba and Myanmar.
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Australia Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigns in leadership rift (+video)
Australia Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said today he could not work with Prime Minister Gillard amid 'soap opera' reports that she intended to fire him as foreign minister for disloyalty.
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Terrorism & Security
American, French journalist killed in Syrian bombardment of Homs (+video)
As Syria continues its assault on Homs, Russia is backing humanitarian assistance and the US has opened the door to arming the opposition.
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Syria stalemate: Is Russia pushing Mideast into cold-war style conflict?
Russia is refusing to attend an Arab League-hosted meeting on Syria, and experts warn its stance could embolden Iran to stand firm against the West. The US meanwhile softened its stance on arming the opposition.
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Russia continues arms sales to Syria despite Western protests
Russia has increased its delivery of arms to Syria that critics say are being used against Syrians.
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McCain: Egypt and US 'must remain friends'
Sen. John McCain tried to smooth over tensions with Egypt following the country's decision to prosecute 16 American democracy workers
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Top 10 richest US presidents
Mitt Romney earned nearly $22 million in 2010. If elected, he would be in the Top 3 most wealthiest presidents. You may be surprised by who ranks among the Top 10 wealthiest US presidents.
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Is Iran serious about nuclear talks? West wants guarantees this time.
Iran says it is willing to talk about its nuclear program. But with signs that sanctions are taking a toll on Tehran, the West thinks it has the upper hand – and wants proof that Iran is serious.
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Pakistan: It's 'preposterous' we could bring Taliban chief to talks
After a meeting of the presidents of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, Pakistan's foreign minister said her country was unsure what help Afghanistan wants in its peace talks with the Taliban.
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Afghan peace: Karzai, Ahmadinejad in Pakistan for talks
Afghan president Hamid Karzai is seeking help in negotiating a peace deal with the Taliban from his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts in Islamabad today.
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China's Vice President Xi is in town: what 6 international newspapers say
Chinese Vice President and presumed leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping is visiting the United States this week. From the increased US militarization of the Asia-Pacific region to China’s human rights record, newspapers across the globe are chiming in with their opinions and expectations for this high-profile visit. Here are a sample of six:
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India's support for Iran threatens its US relationship and global leadership role
India's statement that it will continue to purchase oil from Iran is a major setback for the US attempt to isolate the Iranian government over the nuclear issue. It's also bitterly disappointing news for those of us who have championed a close relationship with India.
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More than 30,000 Germans turn out against anti-piracy treaty ACTA
ACTA, a controversial international anti-piracy agreement that has riled up Europe, brought out huge crowds in Germany and split top government officials.
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Ali Wentworth: 8 stories from an inside-the-Beltway childhood
From her new memoir 'Ali in Wonderland,' the actress and comedian shares memories of her Washington D.C. upbringing and later life as a wife and mother.
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Could talks over Iran nuclear crisis work? Turkish diplomat offers hints.
Turkey's foreign minister, in the US to discuss Syria and the Iran nuclear program, insists that the time for negotiations with Iran is not passed – and says Iran is willing to talk.
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UN chief Ban Ki-moon weighs in on Falkland Islands dispute
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued a statement Friday expressing 'concern about the increasingly strong exchanges' between Argentina and Britain over the Falkland Islands
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In Ireland, EU treaty on debt remains in doubt
If Ireland rejects a recent EU treaty in a national referendum, it could undermine the fiscal compact Europe is hoping will bring the debt crisis under control.
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If US wants to act in Syria, Turkey could be crucial ally
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with Turkey's foreign minister Monday to discuss the possibility of a 'coalition of the willing' to help civilians in Syria.
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As Syria's Assad pummels Homs, West reluctantly weighs military option
After diplomatic efforts at the UN failed Saturday, there is a growing consensus that supporting the rebel Free Syrian Army may be the only way to break the stalemate between Assad and his opponents.
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Why UN gridlock on Syria could encourage Israel to attack Iran
If the UN Security Council can't take action against Syria, then Israel might well conclude that the council will be impotent to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon.
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29 Chinese kidnapped workers held in Sudan released (+video)
Twenty-nine Chinese workers abducted by rebels in Sudan more than a week ago have been released, state media said.
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Russia: The time for Syrian democratic reforms has come (+video)
Russia's foreign minister is meeting with Assad in Damascus today, just days after Moscow blocked UN action against the regime.
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Hamas and Fatah overcome key roadblock to reconciliation (+video)
Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Meshal agreed in Qatar today that Mr. Abbas would lead an interim powersharing government.
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Russia: Why the fury over UN veto on Syria?
Responding to global criticism of Russia's UN veto, Russia's foreign minister said the vote was 'hasty.' He will travel to Damascus Tuesday to meet President Assad.
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Terrorism & Security
Syria assault on Homs escalates. Does Assad think he has carte blanche now? (+video)
Residents of Homs say Syrian forces have stepped up their assault after Russia and China blocked UN Security Council action against the Assad regime this weekend.
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Americans face prosecution as Egypt ignores Clinton, Congress
Egypt is bringing criminal charges against at least 40 people, including some Americans, in a move that puts $1.3 billion in US military aid to Egypt at risk.
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