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Israelis apprehensive after Mideast peace ‘show’
JERUSALEM - The Israeli press on Friday greeted the relaunch of direct Middle East peace talks with hope thickly clouded with scepticism, wondering what would happen after the “show” in Washington.
More than 49 million Americans ‘food insecure’
WASHINGTON — More than 49 million people in the United States do not have regular access to nutritious meals, putting them at risk of a raft of physical, psychological and social problems, a report said Thursday.
Is ‘tea party’ taking over the Republican Party?
WASHINGTON - Is the tea party taking over the Republican Party in America?
Number of illegal immigrants entering US plunges
WASHINGTON — The flow of illegal immigrants from Latin America into the United States has plunged, falling from around 850,000 per year early in the last decade to around 300,000 by last year, according to a report released on Wednesday.
US taps Boeing, GE for trade mission to Iraq
WASHINGTON - The US Commerce Department said on Wednesday it will lead 15 US companies, including Boeing , General Electric and Wamar International, on a trade mission to Iraq in October.
Is Australian politics a man’s, man’s world?
Feminists rejoiced when Julia Gillard became Australia’s first female leader, but her failure to win national polls has raised questions about whether the country is ready to have a woman in charge.
Climate change, human failing behind Pakistan floods
ISLAMABAD - Global warming might be one explanation for Pakistan’s devastating floods, but scientists believe poor land management, outdated irrigation systems and logging are at least as much to blame.
Ban TV to protect your kids health
TV should be banned for toddlers and strictly rationed for youngsters to protect them from ill health.
SpotGate; end of cricket as we know it
Sport was delivered a knockout blow in the UK after the cricket scandal moved to a new high now to be known as SpotGate.
Who will dominate the US Open?
Line judges can relax, Serena Williams will not be gunning for her fourth U.S. Open title when the last grand slam event of the season starts next week in New York.
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