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U.S.-Israeli Relations Remain Complicated
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Russian Scandal Hints At Larger Political Battle
December 11, 2012 President Vladimir Putin's decision to sack his defense minister has created widespread speculation about his motives. The defense minister was embroiled in a scandal, but analysts say Putin's decision may point to a larger battle over the future of Russia's military.
Monday, December 10, 2012
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U.S. To Add Syrian Rebel Group To Terror List
December 10, 2012 The decision to add Jabhat al-Nusra to the list of foreign terrorist organizations is meant to marginalize extremists who are among the groups working to oust President Bashar Assad. A State Department spokeswoman said the group was an al-Qaida front.
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After Students Are Killed, Protests In Sudan's Capital
December 10, 2012 The demonstrators have been holding the protests in response to the deaths of four students, and some are also calling for the ouster of President Omar al-Bashir.
National Security
The World In 2030: Asia Rises, The West Declines
December 10, 2012 The planet may also be racked by wars over food and water; and individuals, equipped with new lethal and disruptive technologies, will be capable of causing widespread harm. The scenarios are the work of the National Intelligence Council, comprising the 17 U.S. government intelligence agencies.
Sports
Russia's Hockey Glad To Have NHL-Lockout Orphans
December 10, 2012 The NHL lockout has sent many Russian players home to play for a league very much in need of star power as it tries to revive hockey's popularity in a place where the sport was once dominant.
Asia
Hunger Still Haunts North Korea, Citizens Say
December 10, 2012 A U.N. report says North Korea has more food than in previous years. But North Koreans who spoke to NPR say conditions are still dire. Food has become too expensive for many North Koreans, and people are dying of hunger, they say.
Europe
Spain's Crisis Leads To Rise Of Grass-Roots Groups
December 10, 2012 The country's protest movement has evolved into a broad range of groups now filling the gaps left by the eroding welfare state. From doctors to teachers and homeowners to judges, Spaniards are organizing.
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After Helping Europe Rise From Ashes, EU Accepts Nobel Peace Prize
December 10, 2012 Honoring the European Union with the Peace Prize was controversial. Today, EU officials accepted the prize and made the case that their organization has helped countries on the continent rebuild after the devastation of World War II and set an example for other regions around the world.
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Royal Hoax: Nurse's Family 'Devastated,' Radio Hosts 'Shattered' By Her Death
December 10, 2012 Jacintha Saldanha transferred a call to another nurse. Two Australian DJs were pretending to be Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, and they were able to find out how the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge was feeling. Saldanha's suspected suicide, though, has turned a prank into a tragedy.
