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Hagel nomination: Israelis ask 'what's the big deal?'
While American pro-Israel groups sound the alarm on President Obama's choice of Chuck Hagel for secretary of Defense, Israel itself seems much less concerned.
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Terrorism & Security World weighs in on UN Palestine vote
World headlines showed a mix of emotions – but a lot of common ground on how much impact this may have on prospects for peace.
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U.N. votes to upgrade Palestine's status
In a vote at the United Nations in New York on Thursday, the body granted Palestine the title of "non-member observer state". Palestinians celebrated the outcome, while the United States and Israel denounced it.
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Arizona immigration law: Mexico gets involved in US Supreme Court case
The Arizona immigration law threatens Mexico-US relations, says a brief submitted on behalf of Mexico and 16 other countries ahead of Wednesday’s oral argument at the Supreme Court.
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The making of families
On an island in Micronesia, a foreigner discovers a unique way to tackle loneliness.
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In Pictures: Past 'Survivor' winners
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Cuba embargo: UN vote urges US to lift embargo
The UN voted, Tuesday, to condemn the US policy towards Cuba. The Cuba embargo was dismissed by all but the US and Israel in the final vote.
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Faith, Interrupted
A writer dedicates a memoir to his lost religious faith – and the father who inspired it.
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Uncle Sam wants Micronesians for US military
US military recruiting from the Federated States of Micronesia, per capita, leads all American states. Many see an economic path out of the isolated Pacific nation, but some don't know they might fight in Iraq or Afghanistan.
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Global warming affecting every corner of the US, report says
The federal report comes as Congress is contemplating ways to combat climate change.
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Cindy McCain: rodeo queen to first lady?
Both privilege and challenge have marked her life, and now Mrs. McCain could follow her husband to the White House.
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One athlete's story of competing in his country's first Olympics
Roman Cress, a junior-high assistant in Minnesota, will compete for his native Marshall Islands in Beijing – part of a five-member team the nation is fielding for its first Games.
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One athlete's story of competing in his country's first Olympics
Roman Cress, a junior-high assistant in Minnesota, will compete for his native Marshall Islands in Beijing – part of a five-member team the nation is fielding for its first Games.
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