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Britain asks EU to put Hezbollah armed wing on terror list
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain said on Tuesday it had asked the European Union to put Hezbollah's military arm on its list of terrorist organizations, urging Europe to respond robustly to evidence of the Islamist group's involvement in an attack that killed...Tags: European Union, Terrorism, Bashar Assad, United Kingdom, Punishment
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Conservatives welcome Obama victory -- in Britain
World NowBritain's lawmakers, including from the ruling Conservative Party, greeted Brack Obama's reelection with hearty applause in Parliament on Wednesday, a reflection of the warm relationship between Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron.... -
French vote in election that could cement power for the left
World NowVoters in France went to the polls Sunday to elect members of the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly. The runoff election could see the French left and newly elected President Francois Hollande cement their power.... -
French presidential runoff begins
France voted Sunday in a presidential runoff dominated by economic concerns as incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy battles a wave of discontent over his inability to rein in unemployment. The runoff pits the incumbent against Francois Hollande, who if elected...
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Hollande Sworn in as French President Amid Europe's Debt Woes
CNNPARIS -- François Hollande became the president of France on Tuesday and promptly flew toward Germany to discuss the European debt crisis with his German counterpart -- but lightning struck his plane and prompted a return to Paris, CNN affiliate BFM-TV...Tags: Immigration, Nicolas Sarkozy, G8, Ceremonies, Government
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn May Face Gang Rape Allegations
CNNPARIS -- French prosecutors have widened an investigation into former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn's alleged participation in a prostitution ring. Authorities said Monday that Lille police will open a preliminary inquiry...Tags: Chemical Industry, Nicolas Sarkozy, Human Body, Assault, Air France-KLM
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Israel's Netanyahu calls early elections for September
World NowPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Sunday he is moving to dismantle what has been considered one of the more stable coalition governments in Israel’s history and calling for early elections in September.... -
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Pakistan pulls forces out of liaison centers along Afghan border, sparking U.S. concern
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Pakistan on Tuesday temporarily recalled some troops from border posts meant to coordinate activity with international forces in neighboring...Tags: Political Corruption, Illinois Governor, Freedom of the Press, Auction Service, Executive Branch
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France is having an election, and you should care
Being a geopolitical analyst and forecaster often means having to explain to people in America how and why a single event in Africa, Russia or China will directly impact them. One such event is the French presidential election set for May 2012, for...Tags: Fox News Channel (tv network), France, China, Consumers, Elections
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Is Obama's re-election bid a hostage to Europe?
CNNEven as events here in the United States are reshaping the political landscape for the 2012 presidential elections, it has become blazingly clear that what is happening in Europe may actually prove more decisive. Domestically, there has been a rat-a-...Tags: Federal Reserve, Executive Branch, The Washington Post, News Agency, Government
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Three women, two Liberians and a Yemeni, win Nobel Peace Prize
Three women from Africa and the Middle East who symbolize nonviolent struggles to improve their nations and advance the role of women's rights were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
Sharing the award were Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf,...Tags: BBC, Journalism, Religious Conflicts, Radio, Government
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