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Candidates say they'll probably support bailout bill

29/09/2008

Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain said Sunday they would probably vote for the government's proposed bailout legislation once they check out the final details. Congressional leaders announced Sunday they made "great progress" toward reaching a deal on the White House's proposed $700 billion bailout plan.

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Posted By: Potet

Russia ships nuclear fuel to Iran

17/12/2007

Russia has delivered its first shipment of nuclear fuel to a reactor it is helping to build at Bushehr in Iran. The two sides reached agreement last week on a schedule to finish building the plant after years of delays.

Total Votes: 11

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Posted By: heba

Paris hosts Mid-East donor talks

17/12/2007

Officials from more than 60 countries are meeting in Paris to discuss an aid package for the Palestinians, in the biggest meeting of its kind since 1996. Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad is seeking $5.6bn (£2.8bn) over three years to help lay the foundations for a viable Palestinian state.

Total Votes: 7

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Posted By: BlackandWhite

Lessons from Balfour to Bush

17/12/2007

It has been a full 90 years between the Balfour Declaration of 2 November 1917 and the reaffirmation of the "Bush vision" in Annapolis in November of this year. The two have several elements in common, not least of which are the powerful emotions they have stirred.

Total Votes: 7

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Posted By: BlackandWhite

Budget deal would probably give Bush victory on war funding

13/12/2007

Democratic lawmakers and staffers privately say they're closing in on a broad budget deal that would give President Bush as much as $70 billion in new war funding.

Total Votes: 7

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Posted By: Koky

Bush vetoes kids health insurance bill

13/12/2007

President Bush vetoed legislation that would have expanded government-provided health insurance for children, his second slap-down of a bipartisan effort in Congress to dramatically increase funding for the popular program.

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Posted By: Molly

The Middle East needs a lot, but not more weapons

12/12/2007

The United States Congress will soon debate the decision of the Bush administration to sell $20 billion in sophisticated weapons to several Arab countries. This package is being presented by the White House as a way of promoting stability in a Middle East threatened by Iran's ambitions and the rise of terrorism.

Total Votes: 9

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Posted By: Lily

Bush pardons do not include Scooter Libby

12/12/2007

President Bush granted pardons Tuesday to carjackers, drug dealers, a moonshiner and a violator of election laws, but not to I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, his vice president's former top aide who was convicted in the case of the leaked identity of a CIA operative.

Total Votes: 12

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Posted By: blueeyes

For first time in 30 years: Kadhafi in Paris

11/12/2007

Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi arrived Monday on his first visit to France for more than 30 years, sparking protests from rights groups and criticism from the French human rights minister. According to AFP, Kadhafi was greeted at Orly airport by Interior Minister Michele Alliot-Marie before being driven to the Elysee palace for a meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Total Votes: 8

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Posted By: ladyhouba2007

Woman becomes Argentina's president

11/12/2007

Cristina Fernandez was sworn in Monday as Argentina's first elected female president, completing a rare husband-wife transfer of power that the nation hopes will ensure continued recovery from an economic meltdown.

Total Votes: 9

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Posted By: Filtamam