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As Iran Talks Falter, Fears of Military Action IncreaseJune 21, 2012The near failure of talks in Moscow and the pending imposition of a full oil emba
                 
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More Greeks Use Soup Kitchens as Economy WorsensJune 21, 2012As Greece approaches five years of recession, the number of its citizens unable to p
                 
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Ecuador Mulls Giving Julian Assange AsylumJune 24, 2012
                 
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Global Foods Vie for US MarketJune 22, 2012Many international food vendors are trying to make an impact in the U.S. market. The National Associati
                 
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Young Singer Wins Chance of a LifetimeJune 25, 2012On July 4, Americans celebrate Independence Day with parades, fireworks and, in some communitie
                 
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Greeks Seek Shelter Overseas As Russians Move InJune 21, 2012As fears grow in Greece that the country may be forced to leave the eurozone, those w
                 
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Californians Target Human TraffickingJune 23, 2012A recent U.S. State Department report says 27 million people worldwide are subject to forced lab
                 
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Helping Victims of TortureJune 26, 2012
                 
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High Olympics Price Tag Draws ControversyJune 26, 2012The upcomingOlympics in Londonare an expensive operation. The British government’s budget
                 
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Ningxia, China Muslims Hope Islamic Ties ProfitableJune 29, 2012Ningxia is a small region with big ambitions. A swath of land outside the capital Yinchuan
                 
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EU Oil Embargo on Iran Goes into Effect SundayJune 28, 2012European Union sanctions on Iran’s oil industry go into full effect on Sunday, adding
                 
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British Queen Shakes Hand of Former IRA LeaderJune 27, 2012Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday shook hands with the former commander of the
                 
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Iranian Homosexuals Speak Out About PersecutionMay 31, 2012Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says they do not exist. And in Iran, merely trying to be themselve
                 
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Kenyan Organization Focuses on Scourge of JiggersMay 31, 2012
                 
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Mounting Syrian Death Toll Prompts Intervention Calls in USMay 31, 2012A mounting death toll in Syria is prompting calls for stronger international action to oust