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Middle East

Iran Nuclear Talks Described As Long, Hard

The U.S. and its allies are pressing Iran to freeze its production of highly-enriched uranium, but are refusing to offer the kind of easing of economic sanctions that Iran is seeking as a concession. The talks began Wednesday in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.

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Middle East

Voting Opens In Egypt's Historical Election

Egyptian voters go to the polls over the next two days to vote for president. There are 12 candidates but polls suggest the race is down to four men: two Islamists and two former officials in the regime of ousted President Hosni Mubarak. If no one wins at least 50 percent of the vote in the first round, a runoff will be held next month.

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Analysis

Politicians Disagree On Fix To U.S. Economy

Members of the G8 were at Camp David, Md., over the weekend, debating how to speed up the world economy. At the same time, U.S. officials are debating ways to promote economic growth versus cutting back.

Politicians Disagree On Fix To U.S. Economy

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Business

Facebook To Begin Trading On Nasdaq

Facebook begins public trading Friday at $38 a share. The social networking company boasts 900 million users, giving it undeniable clout in the marketplace. Whether Facebook can generate enough profit to justify its valuation is another matter.

Facebook To Begin Trading On Nasdaq

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Latin America

Mexican Police Investigate Latest Atrocity

The mutilated bodies of 49 people turned up Sunday on a highway outside the city of Monterrey, which is about 75 miles from the Texas border. Authorities say they are victims of the Zetas crime syndicate.

Mexican Police Investigate Latest Atrocity

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Sports

NHL Action Moves On To Conference Finals

The conference finals are underway in the National Hockey League playoffs. In the East, the New York Rangers will face the New Jersey Devils Monday. In the West, the Los Angeles Kings have won Game 1 — beating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2.

NHL Action Moves On To Conference Finals

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Middle East

Violence In Syria Has Not Abated

Over the weekend, Syrian troops continued their brutal campaign against those who oppose the regime of President Bashar Assad. And a questionable video has been released by a group claiming responsibility for massive explosions that shook Syria's capital last week.

Violence In Syria Has Not Abated

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Analysis

JPMorgan Trade Revives Bank Regulation Debate

The head of JPMorgan Chase says the trading strategy that cost it $2 billion in a matter of weeks won't really affect the bank's bottom line. But the trade happened during a presidential campaign where the economy and Wall Street are major themes.

JPMorgan Trade Revives Bank Regulation Debate

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News

Israeli Election Canceled, Kadima To Join Netanyahu

In an unexpected move, Israel's prime minister has formed a national unity government, canceling early elections. Benjamin Netanyahu will preside over a coalition with the centrist Kadima party. This was the party founded by former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, and until not long ago, was opposed to Netanhayu.

Israeli Election Canceled, Kadima To Join Netanyahu

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Asia

Pakistan's Prime Minister Refuses To Step Down

Opposition politicians in Pakistan are calling for the prime minister to step down. The country's Supreme Court convicted him of contempt for refusing to re-open a corruption case against the president.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Refuses To Step Down

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Analysis

Obama Campaign Explains Gay Marriage Comment

Vice President Joe Biden said he is "absolutely comfortable" with gay couples who marry getting the same civil rights and liberties as heterosexual couples. President Obama does not publicly support gay marriage.

Obama Campaign Explains Gay Marriage Comment

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Africa

Conflict Simmers Between Sundan, South Sudan

South Sudan is the country that voted to break away from Sudan. They've been jostling for control of border zones, including oil fields. And just as the two sides were sitting down to negotiate, fighting broke out.

Conflict Simmers Between Sundan, South Sudan

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Sports

NBA Playoffs: First Round Is Action Packed

Teams in the NBA playoff have begun their quest to be the champion. The headline story of the weekend: Chicago superstar Derrick Rose is out with a torn knee ligament.

NBA Playoffs: First Round Is Action Packed

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Analysis

Bin Laden's Death Significant For White House

Tuesday marks one year from the day President Obama announced to the nation that Osama bin Laden had been killed. To underline the significance of the anniversary, the administration sent its counter-terrorism expert out on the airwaves Sunday. It also launched a controversial campaign ad about the raid against the al-Qaida leader.

Bin Laden's Death Significant For White House

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Politics

Obama, Romney Focus On Fall Presidential Election

It's been a busy week in politics including Mitt Romney's five primary wins — making him the de facto Republican presidential nominee. Newt Gingrich, however, has still not pulled out of the GOP presidential race.

Obama, Romney Focus On Fall Presidential Election

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