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For Israel, The Times Are 'A-Changin''

The Middle East situation is purely theoretical to the other nations on our planet, but not to Israeli Jews.

Hugo Chavez's Cancer Is Terminal: Dan Rather [REPORT]

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is reported to have a terminal form a cancer, according to a report from veteran journalist Dan Rather, who cited an unidentified source.

Hugo Chavez's Terminal Mystery Cancer And Venezuela's Looming Power Vacuum

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer for more than a year now. He has been in power since 1999 and intends to run for re-election in October, but questions remain about whether his health will hold up and who could replace him in the event it does not.

Russia?s Arms Deals With Syria: A Timeline

A history of the Russia-Syria military relationship, starting with the 1973 Arab-Israeli War.

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VIDEO: Illinois Republican Flips Out on Floor Over Pension Bill

A Republican lawmaker completely lost it on the Illinois House floor in Springfield Tuesday, tossing papers into the air and screaming as he explained why he opposed plan to overhaul the state pension system.

China Invests Heavily In Clean Energy - But Is It Too Little, Too Late?

The Chinese government says it will allocate the equivalent of $27 billion to renewable energy and energy efficiency programs in 2012, but the battle against the deterioration of China's environment will be a long and tough one.

Charles Taylor Trial Results In Former Liberian President And Warlord Sentenced To 50 Years In Prison

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for his role in war crimes committed during the Sierra Leone civil war that took place in the 1990s. Taylor was found guilty by the same judge who presided over his sentencing in an international criminal court on Wed., May 30.

To Cut Or Not To Cut: Ireland Braces For Crucial EU Austerity Vote

Anti-treaty parties have gained significant support in the run up to Thursday's vote, with nationalists Sinn Fein rising to become the second most popular party, according to recent polls.

Eight More States Drop No Child Left Behind As Romney Fires Education Shot

The exodus from President Bush's signature education overhaul continues: Eight more states have applied for, and been granted, waivers exempting them from a testing requirement central to No Child Left Behind.

IAEA Sees New 'Activities' At Iran Site: Diplomats

The U.N. nuclear watchdog showed new satellite imagery on Wednesday indicating that Iranmay be cleaning a site where inspectors suspect it has carried out tests relevant to developing atomic bombs, participants at a closed-door briefing said.

Illinois' Same-Sex Couples Sue For Right To Marry

The American Civil Liberties Union and LGBT group Lambda Legal will file lawsuits to challenge Illinois' same-sex marriage ban.

Abyei: Sudan's Endless Tug-Of-War Over Coveted Oil Region

Sudan withdrew its troops from Abyei, the disputed, oil-rich region on the border with South Sudan, handing it over United Nations peacekeepers on Tuesday.

Pakistani Court Document Deflates U.S. Efforts To Free Bin Laden Doctor

The jailed Pakistani doctor who helped the CIA locate Osama Bin Laden was handed a 33-year prison sentence last week for conspiring with Islamic militants, not for assisting American agents according to a court document.

Mitt Romney Secures Republican Nomination with Texas Delegates

The Republican presidential candidate has finally sealed the deal by clinching the 1,144 delegates required to win his party's nomination, after Tuesday's Texas primary.

No Massive China Economic Stimulus, Xinhua Says, Markets Slip

China will not see any major government stimulus in the near future, a report published by the state-run media agency Xinhua said Wednesday, news which sent tremors through Chinese stock markets.

Mubarak?s Sons Facing Stock Market Fraud Charges

The two men, along with their father, are already facing a litany of other charges, including official corruption, in a separate ongoing trial.

#Amercia: Mitt Romney iPhone App Misspells 'America'

We all make mistakes. But if you're running for President of the United States, one thing you may want to make sure you get right during your multi-million-dollar campaign is that your staff can handle the spelling of America.

Migrant workers from Myanmar hold a picture of pro-democracy leader Suu Kyi and flowers in Samut Sakhon province

Suu Kyi Listens To Plight Of Burmese Migrants In Thailand

The Burmese in Thailand occupy the lowest strata of society and earn meager wages toiling at menial jobs in construction, fishing and factories, often illegally.

A worker adjusts the valve of an oil pipe at West Qurna oilfield in Iraq's southern province of Basra November 28, 2010

Iraq Pressures Western Oil Companies In Dispute With Kurdistan

Iraqi officials on Tuesday said their country's next oil lease auction will not allow companies to sign contracts with Iraq's semi-autonomous northern region of Kurdistan.

UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan departs for meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus

Fresh Violence Erupts In Syria; China Reiterates Opposition To Military Intervention

Several parts of Homs were shelled Wednesday morning while Damascus witnessed overnight explosions, close on the heels of UN and Arab League envoy Kofi Annan's warning that the recent violence had left Syria at a tipping point.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker holds a news conference at the state Capitol in Madison, February 25, 2011.

Recall Fever: As Scott Walker Fights To Keep His Post, Recall Elections Spread Across U.S.

The governor of Wisconsin may get to keep his office on June 5. One expert says any recall -- even those that fail -- can inspire Americans to take action.

Turkey Charges Israel Officers With Flotilla Murders, As Former Allies' Alienation Deepens

Turkey's indictment of four Israeli military officials on Monday raises questions about its diplomatic ambitions in the Middle East.

Air India's Striking Pilots Have No Rights To Be Trained: Court

In a big blow to the striking pilots of Air India, the Delhi High Court Wednesday said that they have no right to get training to fly advanced aircraft like Boeing 777.

A sign is seen on the exterior of the headquarters of investment bank Morgan Stanley in New York City

Morgan Stanley Gets Banking License To Operate In India

Morgan Stanley has received an in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a banking license, a leading business daily reported Wednesday quoting a spokesperson of the bank.

Chinese Report Justifies Indian Traders' Abduction; India Questions Rule Of Law In China

India strongly responded Tuesday to a Chinese media report which argued that the three Indian traders, who were kidnapped and abused by Chinese suppliers, bore the responsibility for the incidents by delaying or defaulting on payments after having made the purchases in advance.

Romney Wins Texas Republican Primary And Goes Legit

Based on the Associated Press' projected delegate count on Tuesday night, Mitt Romney won more than the 88 delegates he needed to remove the word presumptive from his description as this year's Republican presidential nominee.

Supreme Court Dodges Cases Testing Boundaries Of Taser Use

The U.S. Supreme Court let an appeals court ruling stand that said police used excessive force when tasering two women, though the officers had immunity from lawsuits.

China And Japan Move Away From Dollar, Will Conduct Bilateral Trade Using Own Currencies

China and Japan, not exactly the world's best friends, will soon be walking away from the dollar, hand-in-hand. Although the two countries have their share of diplomatic problems, June 1st will mark a historic day in Sino-Japanese relations, as they move to conduct trade directly using their own currencies.

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