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Clinton's Testimony is Unlikely to Stifle Questions About a Benghazi Cover Up

Outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to testify before Congress on January 23rd about Benghazi. Don't expect it to put questions about a cover up to rest.
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Guess Which 8 Countries the U.S. is Waging Secret Drone Campaigns Against?

Do you know all the places where the U.S. currently deploys drones to wage shadow wars against an undeclared enemy?
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Rampant Torture Uncovered in Afghan Prisons, Putting the U.S. Withdrawal at Risk

If the new allegations are true, it would be illegal under U.S. law to transfer Afghan prisoners from the U.S. military bases to Afghan prisons.
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New CIA Drone Rulebook Forgets to Mention the Nation Where the U.S. Launches the Most Strikes

The Obama administration is close to completing a counterterrorism manual for when the CIA can launch targeted killings. Only problem? They left Pakistan off the list of rules.
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Israel Election Results 2013: What it Means for America

President Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship has become even further strained in recent days, and the Israeli elections on Tuesday could send the relationship into a tailspin.
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Israel Election Results: Bibi Netanyahu to Become Longest-Serving Israeli Prime Minister

Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday to elect their next government, but the outcome is a secret to no one: Benjamin Netanyahu will be reelected as prime minister.
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Israel Election 2013 Polls: Netanyahu Nearing Easy Victory as Prime Minister

If the polls are any indication, Benjamin Netanyahu will be re-elected as the country's prime minister, and his conservative Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu ticket will take at least 32 Knesset seats.
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Hillary Clinton is NOT One of the Top 5 Greatest Secretaries of State

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is stepping down with a 69% approval rating, but she is not one of the top visionaries in diplomacy in American history.
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Bulgarian Party Leader Botched Assassination Attempt is Just a PR Stunt

World news agencies are awash with the attempted attack in Bulgaria on Ahmed Dogan, the party leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms. Here's why this is just a PR stunt.
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Shocking Live Assassination Attempt On Bulgarian Politician Fails (VIDEO)

A heart-stopping assassination attempt on Bulgarian opposition leader Ahmed Dogan during a live press conference failed Sunday - thanks only to a misfire.
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Up to 35 Hostages Killed, Including 1 American, in Disastrous Algerian Attack on BP Facility Taken By Islamic Militants

Algerian military forces have attacked the BP plant where 7 Americans and dozens of foreigners were taken hostage Wednesday - resulting in up to 35 civilian deaths and 14 militants killed.
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What to Expect Next Week in the Upcoming Israeli Elections

Israel will hold elections for its main legislative body on January 22. With a continuing rise in right-wing parties, look for conservative politics to be the continued norm.
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Israeli Ambassador: There is Hope For Peace, Without Going to War With Iran

There are several routes to establishing peace in the Middle East that avoid war with Iran. Diplomacy top among them, says Israeli ambassador.
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What If You Could Only Vote For Candidates Who Share Your Religion?

The proposed electoral law is an undemocratic, racist, and anti-secular law for a country struggling to move past from the decades of civil war.
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Hugo Chavez Successor Could Be First Jewish Head Of State in the Hemisphere

Should Chavez succumb to cancer, Henrique Capriles will likely face off against his successor. Although little mentioned, Capriles would likely be the first Jewish president of Venezuela.
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Americans Taken Hostage By Al Qaeda-Linked Militants in Algeria

The attack is reportedly in retaliation for Western action against Islamic insurgents in the neighboring country of Mali.
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New Video Shows Egyptian President Morsi Calling Jews "Descendants of Apes and Pigs"

Morsi has made it clear that he opposes U.S. policy interests in the region and that he desires the extinction of the state of Israel.
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More Uncertainty for an Independent Scotland in the European Union

The first minister of Scotland dismissed concerns that an independent Scotland would be forced to join the Euro single currency, raising further concerns about independence preparations
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Hugo Chavez Succession: For Venezuela, Next Steps Are As Uncertain As Leader's Health Declines

The implications of what is to come for Venezuela may be unclear, but one thing is certain: the country cannot sustain this state of limbo for much longer.
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French Are Hypocrites When it Comes to War

Next time France bashes American foreign policy and shows contempt for the UN, point to their foreign policy hypocrisy in Mali.
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5 World Leaders to Watch in 2013

If you've found yourself lagging behind when it comes to world news, here's a quick recap of the political figures across the globe you should pay attention to in 2013.
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Legacy of the Arab Spring Will Be a United Arab World, From North Africa to the Middle East

The Arab Spring has revived Arab nationalism. It is taking hold across North Africa and the Middle East.
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France and U.S. May Eye Larger Role in Mali Civil War

The world applauds France's intervention in the Mali civil war, while the U.S. lends logistical support. But will this be the extent of the involvement?
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Jyoti Singh Pandey's Accused Rapist is a Minor, Says Lawyer

Manohar Lal Sharma, the lawyer for Mukesh Singh, one of the suspects in the death of Jyoti Singh Pandey, is demanding an age-verification test for his client to prove he's under 18.
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Iran Nuclear Program Could Generate Nuke By Next Year

New reports indicate that Iran is one step closer to making a nuclear weapon, perhaps as early as 2014.
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