<![CDATA[IBTimes.com : Politics & Policy]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/rss/articles/categories/2.rss?feedname=finance All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com <![CDATA[IBTimes.com : Politics & Policy]]> 120 30 http://www.ibtimes.com/rss/articles/categories/2.rss?feedname=finance http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif <![CDATA[Obama Contraception Mandate: GOP Sens. Collins, Snowe Back Revision]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297930/20120213/obama-contraception-mandate-snowe-collins-marco-rubio.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297930/20120213/obama-contraception-mandate-snowe-collins-marco-rubio.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:43:36 EST <![CDATA[Global Markets Overview 02/14/2012]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297927/20120213/dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297927/20120213/dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:41:05 EST <![CDATA[Israel Blames Iran for Diplomat Attacks; Is War Next Step?]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297912/20120213/iran-israel-war-attacks-bombing-diplomats.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297912/20120213/iran-israel-war-attacks-bombing-diplomats.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:08:04 EST <![CDATA[New Jersey Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297902/20120213/new-jersey-gay-marriage.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297902/20120213/new-jersey-gay-marriage.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:41:49 EST <![CDATA[Keystone XL: Environmentalists Take Stand Against Senate with 24-Hour Petition Drive]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297901/20120213/keystone-xl-pipeline-petition-envrionmentalists-senate-amendment.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297901/20120213/keystone-xl-pipeline-petition-envrionmentalists-senate-amendment.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:40:30 EST <![CDATA[U.S. Eximbank Not 'Corporate Welfare' - GE's Immelt]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297892/20120213/ueximbank-not-corporate-welfare-ges-immelt.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297892/20120213/ueximbank-not-corporate-welfare-ges-immelt.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:21:07 EST <![CDATA[Westminster Dog Show 2012: Armani Wins, New Breed Xoloitzcuintli Wows Audience [PHOTOS]]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297891/20120213/westminster-dog-show-xoloitzcuintli-armani-new-breed.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297891/20120213/westminster-dog-show-xoloitzcuintli-armani-new-breed.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:20:50 EST <![CDATA[Osama bin Laden Urged His Children to Seek Western Education, Forsake Jihad: Report]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297889/20120213/osama-bin-laden-zakaria-al-sadah-pakistan.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297889/20120213/osama-bin-laden-zakaria-al-sadah-pakistan.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:43 EST <![CDATA[Payroll Tax Cut: House GOP Offers Unfunded Extension, Avoiding 2012 Battle]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297887/20120213/payroll-tax-cut-extension-house-republicans.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297887/20120213/payroll-tax-cut-extension-house-republicans.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:13:06 EST <![CDATA[Iran Accuses Azeris of Conspiring With Israel to Kill Nuclear Scientists]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297879/20120213/iran-azerbaijan-teheran-nuclear-scientist-israel-mossad.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297879/20120213/iran-azerbaijan-teheran-nuclear-scientist-israel-mossad.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:52:07 EST <![CDATA[Westminster Dog Show 2012: What Time and Channel Is 'World's Most Famous Dog Show' On?]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297878/20120213/westminster-dog-show-time-tv-channel-what.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297878/20120213/westminster-dog-show-time-tv-channel-what.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:50:48 EST <![CDATA[Rick Santorum: Happy Culture Warrior Talks Social Issues]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297874/20120213/rick-santorum-contraception-prop-8-social-issues.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297874/20120213/rick-santorum-contraception-prop-8-social-issues.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:42:52 EST <![CDATA[What is the Hutaree Militia?]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297855/20120213/hutaree-militia-huttaree-trial-what-federal-government.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297855/20120213/hutaree-militia-huttaree-trial-what-federal-government.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:54:04 EST <![CDATA[Greece: European or Not?]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297845/20120213/greece-europe-bailout-austerity-greek-european-resentment.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297845/20120213/greece-europe-bailout-austerity-greek-european-resentment.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:40:56 EST <![CDATA[Google, Motorola Mobility Deal Approved by European Commission]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297844/20120213/google-motorola-mobility-eu-regulators-deal.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297844/20120213/google-motorola-mobility-eu-regulators-deal.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:35:10 EST <![CDATA[UN Rights Chief Blasts Syrian Crackdown, as Russia, China Dawdle]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297834/20120213/un-syria-assad-arab-league-china-russia.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297834/20120213/un-syria-assad-arab-league-china-russia.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:04:34 EST <![CDATA[Soros: Shale Gas and Oil Prompting Economic Recovery]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297815/20120213/manufacturing-growth-shale-oil-natural-gas-prices.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297815/20120213/manufacturing-growth-shale-oil-natural-gas-prices.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:07:42 EST <![CDATA[Greek Austerity: What Does It Mean for Investors?]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297810/20120213/greece-austerity-markets-eu-germany-bailout-bonds.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297810/20120213/greece-austerity-markets-eu-germany-bailout-bonds.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:04:09 EST <![CDATA[Westminster Dog Show 2012: Behind-the-Scenes Grooming of Competitors [PHOTOS]]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297795/20120213/westminster-dog-show-grooming-pictures-photos.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297795/20120213/westminster-dog-show-grooming-pictures-photos.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:31:05 EST <![CDATA[ACTA Protests Sweep Across the World [PHOTOS, VIDEO]]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297783/20120213/acta-protest-photo-video-pictures-feb-11.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297783/20120213/acta-protest-photo-video-pictures-feb-11.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:08:37 EST <![CDATA[Santorum Beating Romney in Michigan in Two New Polls]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297778/20120213/romney-michigan-santorum-polls-2012-republicans.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297778/20120213/romney-michigan-santorum-polls-2012-republicans.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:56:17 EST <![CDATA[Operation Digiturk: Anonymous Hacks Turkey's Data Authority]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297770/20120213/turkey-opdigiturk-anonymous-ica-pastebin.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297770/20120213/turkey-opdigiturk-anonymous-ica-pastebin.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:39:08 EST <![CDATA[Gingrich Should Drop Out, Endorse Santorum: National Review]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297761/20120213/national-review-santorum-gingrich-conservative-endorsement.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297761/20120213/national-review-santorum-gingrich-conservative-endorsement.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:28:28 EST <![CDATA[Israel Blames Iran and Hezbollah for Bomb Attack in India (Photos)]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297751/20120213/israel-blames-iran-hezbollah-attack-india.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297751/20120213/israel-blames-iran-hezbollah-attack-india.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:15:41 EST <![CDATA[Nigeria Poverty Rises as Government Deals With Corruption, Rebels]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297746/20120213/nigeria-poverty-oil-boko-haram.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297746/20120213/nigeria-poverty-oil-boko-haram.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:09:15 EST <![CDATA[Defying Weak Economy, GE To Go on U.S. Hiring, Plant-Building Spree]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297743/20120213/ge-jobs-hiring-plants-economy-obama.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297743/20120213/ge-jobs-hiring-plants-economy-obama.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:07:00 EST <![CDATA[Uganda: Traditional Leaders Circumcise Women by Force in Karamoja]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297736/20120213/uganda-traditional-leaders-circumcise-women-force-karamoja.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297736/20120213/uganda-traditional-leaders-circumcise-women-force-karamoja.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:55:03 EST <![CDATA[Top Taliban Figure Died in Pakistani Prison Two Year Ago: Report]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297733/20120213/taliban-pakistan-afghan-mullah-obaidullah.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297733/20120213/taliban-pakistan-afghan-mullah-obaidullah.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:49:21 EST <![CDATA[Turkey: Trade Unionists Arrested on Terror Charges]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297721/20120213/pkk-turkey-kurds.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297721/20120213/pkk-turkey-kurds.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:23:38 EST <![CDATA[Israel Blames Iran for New Delhi Bomb Attack and Georgia Plot]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297708/20120213/israel-blames-iran-new-delhi-bomb-attack.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297708/20120213/israel-blames-iran-new-delhi-bomb-attack.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:01:45 EST <![CDATA[European Union Praises Greek Austerity Vote]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297704/20120213/greece-austerity-parliament-vote-athens-eu-bailout.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297704/20120213/greece-austerity-parliament-vote-athens-eu-bailout.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:58:36 EST <![CDATA[OperationSnowMelt: Anonymous Hackers Blow Whistle on Romanian Spy Ring]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297700/20120213/operationsnowmelt-anonymous-hackers-hack-mihai-razvan-ungureanu.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297700/20120213/operationsnowmelt-anonymous-hackers-hack-mihai-razvan-ungureanu.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:54:11 EST <![CDATA[Special Operations Forces Could Get More Autonomy Under New Plan]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297675/20120213/special-operations-jsoc-navy-seals-defense-budget.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297675/20120213/special-operations-jsoc-navy-seals-defense-budget.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:17:41 EST <![CDATA[Westminster Dog Show 2012: Meet the Six New Breeds That Will Compete [PHOTOS]]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297669/20120213/westminster-dog-show-new-breeds-photos-pictures.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297669/20120213/westminster-dog-show-new-breeds-photos-pictures.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:10:15 EST <![CDATA[Israeli Diplomats Targeted in Dual Bomb Attacks]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297668/20120213/israel-embassy-attacks-bomb-india-georgia.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297668/20120213/israel-embassy-attacks-bomb-india-georgia.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:09:01 EST <![CDATA[Israeli Embassy Staff in New Delhi, Tbilisi 'Targeted' in Bomb Blasts]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297653/20120213/israel-bomb-embassy-staff-new-delhi-tbilisi.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297653/20120213/israel-bomb-embassy-staff-new-delhi-tbilisi.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:56:49 EST <![CDATA[Khurshid Free to Express His Views: Priyanka Gandhi]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297651/20120213/up-elections-assembly-alections-2012-priyanka-gandhi.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297651/20120213/up-elections-assembly-alections-2012-priyanka-gandhi.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:51:56 EST <![CDATA[Syria Rejects Arab League Peacekeeping Proposal]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297649/20120213/syria-assad-damascus-arab-league-peace-plan.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297649/20120213/syria-assad-damascus-arab-league-peace-plan.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:48:31 EST <![CDATA[New Political Player: Pakistan Supreme Court Takes Centre Stage]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297648/20120213/pakistan-political-issues-supreme-court-yusuf-raza.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297648/20120213/pakistan-political-issues-supreme-court-yusuf-raza.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:47:48 EST <![CDATA[Indian Youth Allegedly Uses Foul Language Against Pakistani Minister Hina Rabbani]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297642/20120213/hina-rabbani-khar-pakistan-foreign-minister-karnataka.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297642/20120213/hina-rabbani-khar-pakistan-foreign-minister-karnataka.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:37:46 EST <![CDATA[Westminster Dog Show 2012: Behind-the-Scenes as Dogs Arrive and Prepare for Big Day [PHOTOS]]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297637/20120213/westminster-dog-show-photos-pictures-behind-scenes.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297637/20120213/westminster-dog-show-photos-pictures-behind-scenes.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:27:36 EST <![CDATA[Iran Steps up Crackdown and Cuts off Internet access Ahead of ‘Day of Rage’]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297622/20120213/iran-steps-up-crackdown-cuts-internet-access.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297622/20120213/iran-steps-up-crackdown-cuts-internet-access.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:13:05 EST <![CDATA[Qatar: Persian Gulf Paradise a Nightmare for Migrant Workers]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297616/20120213/qatar-migrant-workers-wealth-abuse-labor-rights.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297616/20120213/qatar-migrant-workers-wealth-abuse-labor-rights.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:04:53 EST <![CDATA[SCAF Can Still Determine Egypt's Advancement]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297613/20120213/scaf-still-determine-egypt-s-advancement.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297613/20120213/scaf-still-determine-egypt-s-advancement.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:57:10 EST <![CDATA[UP Elections: Campaigning for Third Phase Polls Ends]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297611/20120213/3rd-pahse-up-election-campaigning-uttar-pradesh.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297611/20120213/3rd-pahse-up-election-campaigning-uttar-pradesh.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:52:02 EST <![CDATA[Israeli Embassy Targeted in India, Georgia; Four Persons Injured, Including One Israeli Diplomat]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297607/20120213/new-delhi-explosion-israel-bomb-diplomat-attack.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297607/20120213/new-delhi-explosion-israel-bomb-diplomat-attack.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:44:15 EST <![CDATA[Muslim Brotherhood Threatens to Change Camp David Deal]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297606/20120213/muslim-brotherhood-egypt-camp-david-israel.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297606/20120213/muslim-brotherhood-egypt-camp-david-israel.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:42:23 EST <![CDATA[Israeli Embassy Car Explodes in New Delhi]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297597/20120213/israeli-embassy-car-explodes-new-delhi.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297597/20120213/israeli-embassy-car-explodes-new-delhi.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:21:19 EST <![CDATA[Another Nun Kills Herself: Self-Immolations Rise as Tibetan New Year Approaches]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297594/20120213/another-nun-kills-herself-self-immolations-rise.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297594/20120213/another-nun-kills-herself-self-immolations-rise.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:10:31 EST <![CDATA[Job Redundancies Set to Rise in U.K.]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297588/20120213/job-unemployment-cipd-labour-market-outlook-survey.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297588/20120213/job-unemployment-cipd-labour-market-outlook-survey.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:56:35 EST