Topic: Middle East Politics
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Chemical weapons 101: Six facts about sarin and Syria’s stockpile
President Obama said Assad's use of chemical weapons would be a 'red line' for US. Did he use sarin or any other chemical weapon against his own people?
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10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants
These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
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Top 3 threats to the United States: the good and bad news
The annual Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community is out this week, a widely-anticipated report compiled by the nation’s intelligence agencies. Here is the good and bad news about the top three threats facing the United States, according to an unclassified version of the report.
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International Women's day: 3 challenges women face around the world
Issues such as violence, inequality at work, and traditional expectations confront women on every continent around the world. Here is a sampling of challenges women faced this year:
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Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US
Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.
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UN vote to endorse Goldstone report increases pressure on Israel
Israel's refusal to investigate allegations of war crimes in Gaza is increasingly putting it at odds with the international community – including allies such as the US.
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Afghanistan election outcome: Karzai could face runoff.
Two commissions are expected to finalize Afghanistan's fraud-plagued election results Saturday. A runoff or a powersharing deal could be in the offing.
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Israel and Turkey ties face deeper chill
Turkey and Israel's once-close relations have been hurt by the Gaza war. Turkey canceled military exercises this week, while Israel protested a Turkey state-TV series that shows Israelis killing Palestinians in cold blood.
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Obama's first year in office
With Nobel in hand, Obama needs to walk the talk
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As UN weighs Goldstone report, Israel debates next step
Worried that Israeli soldiers and politicians could face charges of war crimes in the Gaza war, some say Israel should preempt international action with its own inquiry.
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In Gaza, Mia Farrow highlights children's plight – and their hope
Nine months after Israel's offensive in Gaza to end Hamas rocket attacks, US actress and children's advocate Mia Farrow described widespread trauma – but also glimmers of resilience.
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Brazil: Former 'terrorist' gets US travel visa, praises Obama
A Brazilian who, as a student in 1969, helped kidnap the US ambassador to Brazil was granted a visa. Paulo de Tarso Venceslau is now an economist.
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Barbs fly at UN Security Council over Gaza report
Israeli-Palestinian animosity on display over war-crime findings of Gaza report. Human Rights Council is next stop.
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D.C. Decoder: What do photos of Iran nuclear site tell US?
Intelligence analysts scrutinize the images for clues to help them determine whether a building in the desert is potentially something sinister.
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What needs to be solved for Fatah-Hamas reconciliation
Fatah agreed Wednesday to an Egyptian-backed deal, but tension over the Goldstone report and deep distrust have left many skeptical.
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Explosive Gaza report is back before UN Security Council
US says Security Council is wrong venue for taking up Gaza report suggestions of Israeli war crimes.
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Could an Israeli air strike stop Iran's nuclear program?
Israel does have the capability to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, but such an operation would be very complex and costly, politically.
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Hillary Clinton in Russia to push Moscow on Iran. Is Obama's Nobel Peace Prize helping?
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's trip to Russia marks improving diplomatic ties, and some Russian analysts say President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is creating momentum for more nuclear cooperation.
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Opinion: Seven steps to a secure Afghanistan
Work with Karzai, stop calling the Taliban 'terrorists,' weigh in on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, convene a security meeting on Al Qaeda, focus on Kashmir, make sure to target terrorists in Afghanistan, and take on the heroin trade.
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Opinion: The road to stability in Afghanistan runs through Pakistan and India
The US needs to take a holistic regional approach.
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Triple bombing kills scores in Iraq's Anbar Province
The attacks are sparking concerns of a return to violence in an area that was the epicenter of the Sunni insurgency until local tribal leaders allied with the US in late 2007.
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Syria on Nobel Peace Prize: praise for reaching out
While worried about President Barack Obama's ability to revive the peace process, Syrians value US willingness to talk to Damascus.
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Israel on Nobel Peace Prize: Hopes for progress
Israeli and Palestinian officials both had praise for President Obama, despite disappointment in peace process
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How world views Obama Nobel Peace Prize
President Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is praised in many countries as a reflection of a "new hope" in world politics, but others worry it came too soon. A global roundup of views.
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Obama joins 3 other US presidents who have won the Nobel Peace Prize
Barack Obama joins three other US presidents who have won the Nobel Peace Prize.
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More troops in Afghanistan? Naysayers gain clout with Obama
Obama faces pressure to choose an Afghanistan plan that doesn't call for huge commitment of troops.
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Opinion: Talk to Hamas now or fight new radicals indefinitely
Obama can't afford to let history repeat itself in the Middle East.
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Jerusalem's grand mufti: Israel wrong to block Al-Aqsa Mosque
In rare interview, Al-Aqsa Mosque's Sheikh Hussein speaks out against Israel's actions.
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Yemen's strikes against Shiite rebels leave 30,000 refugees
UN official John Holmes visits Yemen Thursday to highlight thehumanitarian crisis as concerns grow about a potential haven for AlQaeda.
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Fearful of Iran's influence, Saudi king reaches out to Syria
Saudi Arabia, a close US ally, has switched from a policy of isolation toward engagement. Some hope the warming could bolster US Middle East peace efforts.
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