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Does IAEA Report on Iran Nukes Ring Bell for Israel-Iran War?

As expected, Tehran is annoyed with the International Atomic Energy Agency's Tuesday report stating serious concerns about Iran's clandestine program aimed at developing nuclear warheads.

American Poverty View: Is America Becoming a Nation of Poor Children?

Poverty and homelessness on the rise in U.S

The U.S. Census Bureau released a study on a supplemental poverty measure that complements the nation's official poverty evaluation. Under the new guidelines, 49.1 million Americans, or 16 percent of the population, are classified as living in poverty. This is 2.9 million more than which are classified under the official measure.

Obama Administration Takes a Second Look at ‘Christmas Tree Tax’ Amid Conservative Uproar

Owing to the negative publicity by some conservatives, the US Department of Agriculture is re-assessing a 15 percent tax on purchase of Christmas trees.

Romney Beats Ramshackle GOP Field In Michigan Debate

Republican presidential candidates often struck a professorial tone, forgoing several chances to attack their opponents during Wednesday night's GOP debate at Michigan's Oakland University. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney emerged the winner -- not by any merit of his own, but by exhibiting the fewest flaws in an otherwise very deficient field.

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$14 Million International Internet Advertising Fraud Scheme Brought Down

A $14-million Internet advertising fraud scheme has been brought to a halt by a coalition of American and Estonian authorities, Preet Bharara, U.S. attorney for New York's southern district, said during a Wednesday afternoon press conference in Manhattan.

Anonymous to Attack the Muslim Brotherhood

Anonymous, the famed hacktivist organization, is apparently planning a major operation on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood. The group released a video on YouTube explaining their intentions.

In U.S., Economic, Social Problems Intensify

When major economic and social problems arise, it’s almost always preferable for the stakeholders to reform the existing economic system.

Turkey Earthquake: More Deaths in Quake Prone Van

Is the recent rate of earthquakes in Turkey, and the rest of the world, anything to be worried about?

A sign at the entrance to the headquarters of bankrupt Solyndra LLC is shown in Fremont

Solyndra Scandal: E-mails Reveal White House Ties

E-mails made public by the U.S. House of Representatives appear to show a major donor to President Barack Obama's 2008 campaign and investor in Solyndra discussed federal loans to the solar company with officials, despite White House assertions to the contrary.

U.S. Stocks Plunge on Europe’s Debt Woes: What Should Investors Do?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) registered another difficult day Tuesday, plunging 389 points to 11,781 on institutional investor concern that Italy will not be able to service its debt, and that one, and possibly more countries may leave the Eurozone. What's the prudent stance for the typical investor?

The Phobos-Grunt (Phobos-Soil) Spacecraft in Baikonur Cosmodrome

Russian Spacecraft with Mission to Mars in Deep Trouble

Phobos-Grunt, Russia's space probe to the Martian moon Phobos, is stuck in orbit Wednesday. Officials cite equipment failure as the problem, raising new fears that the probe could release toxic fuel as it falls back towards earth, unless engineers are able to steer it back on track.

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree stands lit with the U.S. Capitol in the background in Washington

UPDATE: Christmas Tree Tax Delayed by Obama Administration; Insiders Respond

In a breaking news development, the Obama administration has decided to revisit the idea of the supposed Christmas Tree Tax.

Occupy Wall Street Shames Alleged Donation Thief

As an elderly songwriter strummed along to a low-rent ditty about that old dusty road where that banker stole my home in the heart of Zuccotti Park, just a few feet away, a dose of vigilante justice was being doled out Wednesday afternoon by the Occupy Wall Street protesters.

Russia Backs Iran’s Ahmadinejad, Pans Nuclear Weapons Report

Russia attacked Tuesday's International Atomic Energy Agency report on Iran's nuclear program, saying that it would not allow the United Nations to impose any punitive measures on the Islamic republic.

Election Results 2011: Why Did Incumbents Flourish?

Election Day 2011 will best be remembered for Democratic victories on ballot initiatives in Ohio and Mississippi, but another statement was made when the few states electing legislators and governors generally held on to incumbents and their parties.

Pakistan Schools Teach Hatred of Hindus, Minorities: Report

Christians and Hindus together account for only about 3 or 4 percent of Pakistan’s population.

GOP presidential candidates (L-R) Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Herman Cain, Mitt Romney, Rick Perry, Newt Gingrich and Michele Bachmann during the CNN Debate, moderated by Anderson Cooper.

GOP Debate Could Separate Contenders From Pretenders Along Economic Lines

The Republican primary debate held in Michigan's Oakland University has the potential to start whittling down the field. Recent headlines lend importance to the event's economic focus. But ultimately, Republicans may decide the night's winner with a simple question: Who wants to undo President Barack Obama's work with the greatest fervor?

Sonia Gandhi Cancels Public Speech, Raising Fears Over Her Health

Some Indian media reports have speculated that she has some form of cancer.

The Christmas Tree Tax: Insiders Respond and What It Means for the Consumer

When people think of Christmas they picture snow, Santa, presents, and family gatherings. How about a 15-cent federal increase on one of the most beloved holiday traditions, the Christmas tree?

Photos of the Nov. 9 Student Protests in London

The student protests against tuition fee hikes in London on Wednesday are over.

Greece's Prime Minister George Papandreou holds an emergency cabinet meeting at the parliament in Athens

Greek Coalition Talks End Without Any New Leader Named

The talks have now dragged on for three fruitless days.

Occupy Wall Street Latest Target of Controversial NYPD Surveillance Units

Tall, white-metal behemoths called SkyWatch units, they look like space-age cherry-pickers, but they are some of the most visible high-tech crime-fighting machines the NYPD has at its disposal.

Power cut hits Zambia's Copper Belt

A four-hour power cut hit Zambia's capital and main mining region on Wednesday, although it was not clear what if any impact there was on output from Africa's biggest copper producer.

Oil Prices: Study Forecasts Global Oil Demand to Peak by 2020

A new study predicts that global oil demand is likely to peak by 2020, with internal combustion engine efficiency and the increased use of alternate fuels contributing to the peak.

Anglogold Ashanti Chief Executive Officer Mark Cutifani

AngloGold aims deep on a global level

The chief executive of AngloGold Ashanti said the world's No. 3 gold producer could employ deep-mining technology under development in South Africa in other countries, with future ore discoveries expected to be far below the surface.

Rhode Island's Public Unions Protest Pension Reforms

More than a thousand Rhode Island union members rallied outside the State House on Tuesday to protest pension reforms proposed by Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Treasurer Gina Raimondo.

An electronic board displaying movements in major indices is seen at Johannesburg stock exchange in Sandton

S.Africa stocks book biggest 1-day fall in 5 weeks

South African stocks posted their biggest one-day loss in five weeks on Wednesday, dropping 2.3 percent as fears about the outlook for Italy's debt crisis pushed investors to sell off recent gainers such as miners and banks.

S.Africa's ANC releases Malema verdict on Thursday

South Africa's ruling ANC will announce on Thursday the verdict of a disciplinary hearing that could derail the political career of its outspoken youth leader Julius Malema.

14 dead as Niger clashes with convoy from Libya

Niger's army has clashed with a heavily armed convoy of vehicles that entered its territory from Libya, killing 13 in the convoy and suffering one casualty on its side, military sources in the West African country said on Wednesday.

Student Protests in London over Tuition; Occupiers Arrested [VIDEO]

Thousands of student protestors marched to London's Trafalgar Square on Wednesday against the government's plan to cut university funding.

Angola opposition MPs stall vote on election law

Opposition lawmakers in Angola walked out of a parliamentary debate on Wednesday, delaying the vote on a law they say will give the ruling MPLA excessive control over a general election next year, state news agency Angop reported.

Grenades kill two in Somali capital, MP slain

Gunmen shot dead a Somali lawmaker in Mogadishu on Wednesday, a day after al Qaeda-linked rebels killed at least two people in a series of grenade attacks and said they would step up assaults in the capital.

President of Democratic Republic of Congo Kabila

UN sees violent Congo election as police take sides

Political manipulation of Congo's security forces has brought crackdowns on opposition parties and may lead to bloodshed in this month's election, the United Nations said in a report on Wednesday.