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Middle East

Syrian Forces Storm Rebellious Areas Near Damascus

January 30, 2012 • Fighting in Syria has intensified within a few miles of the capital city. Damascus has remained under firm government control but in the suburbs, the army has sent in tanks to retake areas that had been under the effective control of rebels. Activists inside Syria say more than 60 people have died in the past day.

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Middle East

Syria Rejects Arab League Plan To Quell Fighting

January 23, 2012 • The Arab League has launched a new plan to stop the crisis in Syria. The plan was announced in Cairo by the premier of Qatar. It comes after the Arab League's own observers completed a month-long mission in Syria.

Syria Rejects Arab League Plan To Quell Fighting

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Analysis

Gingrich, Buoyed By S.C. Win, Turns To Florida

January 23, 2012 • The Florida primary on Jan. 31 is the next nominating contest in the GOP presidential campaign. On Saturday, Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina primary. On Sunday, he was saying it's now a two-man race between Mitt Romney and himself.

Gingrich, Buoyed By S.C. Win, Turns To Florida

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Asia

Pakistan's Prime Minister Has Rare Day In Court

January 19, 2012 • The contempt hearing for Pakistan's prime minister has been adjourned until next month. Pakistan's Supreme Court wants him to explain why he refused to reopen an anti-corruption case against the country's president.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Has Rare Day In Court

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Health Care

GOP Keeps Health Care Overhaul Law In Its Sights

January 17, 2012 • Several steps in the 2010 health care overhaul law have been implement. But what impact will the presidential election and the Supreme Court have on it?

GOP Keeps Health Care Overhaul Law In Its Sights

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Asia

Pakistan's Prime Minister Faces Contempt Order

January 16, 2012 • Pakistan's Supreme Court has initiated contempt of court proceedings against Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani. He is accused of defying orders to start corruption cases against high-ranking officials including President Zardari.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Faces Contempt Order

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Latin America

Trip To Latin America Shows Iran's Not Isolated

January 13, 2012 • Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has completed a four-country tour of left-leaning Latin American nations. His trip came as the West increased pressure on Iran over its nuclear program.

Trip To Latin America Shows Iran's Not Isolated

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Elections

Gingrich Backs Off On Private Equity Jabs At Romney

January 13, 2012 • As Newt Gingrich campaigned in South Carolina Thursday, there were signs he was beginning to soften his critique of the private equity career of rival Mitt Romney. Gingrich had come under fire this week from fellow Republicans for his attack on Romney for his time at Bain Capital.

Gingrich Backs Off On Private Equity Jabs At Romney

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Latin America

Haiti Struggles To Recover From 2010 Earthquake

January 12, 2012 • Two years after a massive earthquake leveled Haiti's capital and killed roughly 300,000 people, the nation's recovery is slowing picking up speed. The number of displaced living in tented camps has dropped but Cholera continues to be a problem.

Haiti Struggles To Recover From 2010 Earthquake

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Elections

GOP Focus Shifts To The Palmetto State

January 11, 2012 • Whatever their disagreements, the presidential candidates agree on their next destination. The GOP presidential nomination fight now turns to South Carolina. The state holds is primary Jan. 21.

GOP Focus Shifts To The Palmetto State

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Asia

After Hiatus, U.S. Launches Drone Attack In Pakistan

January 11, 2012 • Reports out of Pakistan say the U.S. has launched a deadly drone strike on militants. The attack would be the first drone strike since the November incident that killed two dozen Pakistani soldiers. After that, relations with Pakistan soured even more so than they were before.

After Hiatus, U.S. Launches Drone Attack In Pakistan

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Presidential Race

Romney Maintains The Style Of A Front-Runner

January 10, 2012 • GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has developed a polished stump speech. During his events, Romney has campaigned as if President Obama is his only opponent. That tactic has forced his Republican rivals to try anything they can to knock him out of front-runner status.

Romney Maintains The Style Of A Front-Runner

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Elections

Romney's Rivals Aim To Be Conservatives' Choice

January 10, 2012 • Heading into the New Hampshire GOP presidential primary, Mitt Romney is ahead in the polls. But there's a race among Rick Santorum, Jon Huntsman, Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich, as they try to attract conservative voters in the state.

Romney's Rivals Aim To Be Conservatives' Choice

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N.H. Female Voters Weigh In On Primary Issues

January 9, 2012 • Six women in Derry, N.H., are among the voters who expect to take part in the nation's first presidential primary Tuesday. Elaine Sweeney hosted the group, and they discussed the issues and the candidates on their minds.

N.H. Female Voters Weigh In On Primary Issues

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Analysis

Latest Jobless Data Boosts Obama's Re-Election Bid

January 9, 2012 • Whoever wins the Republican presidential nomination will face President Obama in November. The Obama campaign got some meaningful news Friday when unemployment figures improved again.

Latest Jobless Data Boosts Obama's Re-Election Bid

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