Will bombing mean an end to Assad? Posted: 18 Jul 2012 01:16 PM PDT A bomb killed four senior leaders of the Syrian government Wednesday. Experts say it's a profound psychological blow that could topple President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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Has Libya bucked the Islamist trend? Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:21 PM PDT Has Libya bucked the Islamist trend?
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Germany Makes Last Pitch Before Vote Posted: 18 Jul 2012 11:57 AM PDT Germany's parliament is expected to give broad backing to a European aid package for Spanish banks. But the German government wasn't taking chances, including an appeal on YouTube.
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BOE's King Seeks Ideas for Libor Reform Posted: 18 Jul 2012 11:44 AM PDT The governor of the Bank of England has asked the heads of the world's leading central banks to come up with proposals to reform the hugely influential London interbank offered rate.
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Terror attack in Bulgaria Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:34 PM PDT A deadly explosion on a bus carrying Israeli tourists at an airport in Bulgaria is "clearly a terrorist attack," Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Wednesday.
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Report criticizes Vatican bank, urges more reform Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:27 PM PDT VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A European report on Wednesday identified serious failings in the Vatican's bank and gave the Holy See a negative rating in almost half of the most transparency related criteria.
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Polypill 'could save thousands' Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:13 PM PDT A "polypill" combining a statin with blood pressure drugs could prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes every year, according to UK researchers.
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Ferry sinks off Zanzibar, at least 24 dead Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:10 PM PDT STONE TOWN, Zanzibar (Reuters) - A ferry with more than 280 people on board, including some foreigners, capsized and sank between the east African coast and the Zanzibar archipelago on Wednesday, killing at least 24 people, the government said.
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North Korea's Kim promoted to marshal Posted: 18 Jul 2012 02:55 AM PDT Latest move follows several days of reshuffling at the highest levels of nation's powerful military establishment.
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Frenchman linked to Bo Xilai flown to China Posted: 18 Jul 2012 07:27 AM PDT Patrick Devillers, who was being held in Cambodia, is wanted as a witness in China's biggest political scandal.
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Thai, Cambodian troops leave disputed area Posted: 18 Jul 2012 01:09 AM PDT Move follows court order which requires both sides withdraw its troops massed in area near Preah Vihear temple.
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TIMESCAST: TimesCast | July 18, 2012 Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:07 PM PDT Neil MacFarquhar reports the latest on the bombing attack in Damascus. | J. David Goodman is tracking the coverage and response on social media.
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The Caucus: Barrier to Romney Tax Disclosure Is the Candidate Himself Posted: 18 Jul 2012 11:52 AM PDT Facing mounting calls to release more details about his taxes, Mitt Romney remains steadfast against disclosure.
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Khan hopeful about Garcia rematch Posted: 18 Jul 2012 11:49 AM PDT Amir Khan wants to return to action with a rematch against WBA and WBC light-welterweight champion Danny Garcia.
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US drought spells crop-price hike Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:02 PM PDT Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack warns that the worst drought to parch the US in decades will result in higher crop prices.
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Lawsuit asks U.S. to explain killings of Americans in Yemen Posted: 18 Jul 2012 12:04 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The families of U.S.-born al Qaeda militant Anwar al-Awlaki and two other U.S. citizens who were killed in Yemen are questioning the deaths in court in the latest challenge to President Barack Obama's conduct of drone attacks abroad.
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From Arab Spring to the Olympics Posted: 18 Jul 2012 10:58 AM PDT Before the light, the dark.
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Celebrating Mandela's 94th Posted: 18 Jul 2012 06:49 AM PDT South Africans celebrated Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday Wednesday by participating in good deeds nationwide to honor the legacy of the famous statesman.
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Happy birthday, Nelson Mandela Posted: 18 Jul 2012 10:29 AM PDT South Africans celebrated Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday Wednesday by participating in good deeds nationwide to honor the legacy of the famous statesman.
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Olympic attire breaks barriers Posted: 18 Jul 2012 11:54 AM PDT Olympic fashion changes are now paving the way for athletes to compete who could not based on their beliefs.
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