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In Energy Policy Romney Plays To All His Strengths
The last major policy rollout for Mitt Romney prior to the Republican Tampa convention is his project for energy…
Typhoon Bolaven Rumbles Towards Okinawa, Japan
Slow-moving Typhoon Bolaven is expected to hit later on Sunday, with forecasters saying it could develop into the…
Fitch Says No Downgrade If Spain Seeks Full Bailout
Fitch Ratings said on Friday it would not downgrade Spain’s credit rating if it seeks a full-blown sovereign…
Two NATO Airstrikes In Afghanistan Kill 12 People
Two NATO airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan have killed at least 12 people near the border with Pakistan. The…
NAM Set To Put Economic Role On Agenda: Secretary General
The secretary general of the 16th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Tehran says the bloc is set to transcend its…
UN Chief Defies U.S., Israel; Plans Trip To Tehran
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to attend a summit meeting of leaders of non-aligned developing nations in…
Russia Ends 18-Year Saga, Becomes 156th WTO Member
Russia on Wednesday crowned a tortuous 18-year campaign by becoming the largest country outside the World Trade…
U.S. Still Has ‘Important Role’ In Iraq, Says Visiting Top Pentagon Official
Top U.S. military officer General Martin Dempsey insisted Tuesday during a quick trip to Iraq that Washington was…
Mitt Romney Joins Calls For US Candidate To Quit Race
US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has called on embattled congressman Todd Akin to withdraw from the…
South African Government Apologizes For Police Shootings
South Africa’s defense minister has asked striking miners for forgiveness over the recent police shootings that…