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Family of Hamas figure seeks to block Israel movie
Relatives of a slain Hamas operative seek to block the release of a movie being made in Israel about his 2010 assassination in a Dubai luxury hotel, a family member said Sunday.
G-8 leaders hope Greece remains in eurozone
President Barack Obama and other leaders of the Group of Eight industrial nations expressed hope Saturday that Greece will remain in the Eurozone, anxious to keep its economic troubles from spreading around the world. The leaders said all of the nations have an interest in the success of efforts to strengthen the eurozone and help Europe's economy grow.
G-8 backs Greece, ramps up pressure on Iran
Ratcheting up the pressure on Iran Saturday, leaders of the Group of Eight major economies expressed solidarity in their approach to cracking down on Tehran's nuclear development program, agreeing to act together to lower oil prices in the coming months if necessary.
Iranian singer in hiding in Germany after threats
An Iranian-born singer who went into hiding after receiving death threats for allegedly insulting a Shiite Muslim saint said Friday he didn't intend to provoke the wrath of religious extremists.
American envoy to Israel: U.S. ready to strike Iran
The United States has plans in place to attack Iran if necessary to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons, Washington's envoy to Israel said, days ahead of a crucial round of nuclear talks with Tehran.
Embassy Row: Iran attack ready
The U.S. ambassador to Israel revealed this week that the United States is prepared to attack Iran to stop the Islamist regime from developing a nuclear weapon.
Iran's tough nuclear stance masks struggles at top
The negotiating stance from Iranian officials never varies: The Islamic Republic will not give up its capabilities to make nuclear fuel. But embedded in the messages are meanings that reach beyond Tehran's talks with world powers.
Lower oil prices good news for motorists, Obama
A threat that's been hanging over the economy is starting to look a lot less menacing.
Both sides see progress in Iran talks
U.N. nuclear negotiators seeking to probe Tehran's nuclear program for signs of secret work on atomic-weapons technology spoke of a good exchange of views Tuesday after talks with Iranian officials, who described the meeting as having made progress.
World Briefs: S. Korean leader travels to Myanmar's capital
Myanmar tightened security for a visit by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on Monday, the first by a South Korean leader since an assassination attempt by North Korean commandos nearly 30 years ago.
U.N. nuclear agency, Iran begin new talks
A senior U.N. nuclear agency official urged Iran on Monday to allow access to sites, people and documents it seeks in its probe of suspicions that Tehran conducted secret research into nuclear weapons development.
American Scene: College turns to dogs as exam stress-busters
Emory University in Atlanta has become the latest college to bring dogs on campus during exams to help stressed-out students.
Foes hit Arizona Rep. Flake for working as lobbyist
Since his first House campaign a dozen years ago, would-be Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake has worked diligently to cast himself as a conservative gadfly, willing to buck GOP leaders and even a Republican president.
BERMAN: Iran, the next cyberthreat
Since taking office in 2009, the Obama administration has made cybersecurity a major area of policy focus. The past year in particular has seen a dramatic expansion of governmental awareness of cyberspace as a new domain of conflict.
Cypriot foreign minister: West should keep eye on Christians after Arab Spring
Cyprus' foreign minister says her island nation can serve as a "bridge" between the European Union and the Middle East, where the fate of Christian communities in the post-Arab Spring nations should be a concern in the West.