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Israel-Palestine

Egypt Withdraws Envoy to Israel Over Killing of Troops

Egypt has said it is withdrawing its envoy to Israel, holding Tel Aviv responsible for the deaths of five Egyptian border troops on Thursday. The latest development marks the lowest ebb in the relations between the two countries that had maintained cold peace over the last several decades.
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Rhino

Tanzania suspends officials over wildlife smuggling

Tanzania has suspended its director of wildlife and two other officials over the illegal export of more than 100 live animals and birds from the east African nation's game parks, a government minister said.
Biden

In China, Biden Pulls Punches, Not Punch Lines

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, in China on a five-day charm mission, has worked hard with his hosts to inject a little amity into the sometimes fractious relationship, pulling punches but not his punch lines.
For Discussion: U.S. Civilization

Five Myths About American Civilization

It goes without saying that a civilization and society as complex as the United States would have its share of myths and misnomers, so let's take a moment to dispel a few.
Biden seeks to reassure China on U.S. debt

Biden seeks to reassure China on U.S. debt

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Friday said China had nothing to worry about concerning the safety of its vast holdings of Treasury debt, while China's Premier Wen Jiabao gave a ringing endorsement of the resilience of the debt-ridden U.S. economy.
Christine O'Donnell celebrates her win in the Republican primary. in 2010

Christine O'Donnell Book 'Troublemaker' Not Selling Well

If former Delaware U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell is trying to create a stir for her new book Troublemaker by walking off the Piers Morgan show and accusing the CNN host of sexism the next day -- it isn't working. In the first week, sales of O'Donnell's new book are slow, despite the publicity from her set walk-off and ensuing comments.
Workers remove flowers and candles placed in front of Oslo Cathedral, in memory of the victims of the July 22 attacks

Norway Mass Killer Back in Court

Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik made his second court appearance on Friday as relatives of the 69 people he gunned down last month arrived on the island where the massacre took place.
For Discussion: 2012 U.S. Presidential Election

Rick Perry Hits the Campaign Trail Stumbling

If Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas and candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, is trying to show that he's qualified to lead an enlightened, diverse, complex society amid a period of economic, social, and technological change, he's doing an awful bad impression.

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