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In Lebanon, Citizens Fight Religious Leaders For the Right to a Civil Marriage

Civil marriage is the hot new topic in Lebanon. A push to allow civil marriage is facing immense opposition from religious leaders and political leaders.
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A Syrian Pregnancy: The Assads Create Life While At War With their Own People

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's wife is reportedly pregnant in the midst of the country's brutal civil war.
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John Kerry is the New Secretary of State: Don't Expect Much Foreign Policy Change

The Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of approving John Kerry’s nomination 94-3 to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. He will continue to further Obama's brand of foreign policy.
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John Kerry Expected to Be Confirmed By Senate

Don’t expect the same fireworks Secretary of State Hillary Clinton saw in her Benghazi testimony. Her assumed replacement Sen. John Kerry faces a smooth confirmation hearing.
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Yair Lapid Will Not Be the Kingmaker in Israel

The center-left party of Yesh Atid was a surprising winner in the Israel election last week. But its leader, Yair Lapid, isn't the "kingmaker" that some in the media claim.
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Chuck Hagel is Being Criticized Simply Because He is Bringing A New Worldview to Washington

Neocons are afraid of being marginalized if Chuck Hagel becomes the new defense secretary. Hagel will bring in new philosophies that will end a decade of their dominance in Washington.
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Iran Possibly Busted Sending Arms to Yemen to Destabilize Government

Iran is taking the blame as for allegedly sending arms to Yemen in an effort to undermine the U.S.-backed regime there.
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A Layman's Geography Guide to the Most Confusing Region Of the World: Iran

Iran's geography plays heavily in the foreign affairs issues it is a part of, and the policies it makes.
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Is Iran Headed For Another Green Revolution in 2013?

Ahead of the June 14 presidential election, Iran arrested 14 journalists for allegedly cooperating with foreign-based Persian-language media outlets. Is Iran headed for another Green Revolution?
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Did An Explosion At An Iranian Nuclear Facility Actually Happen?

More information, including a timeline of events, has been released by WorldNetDaily concerning the alleged sabotage of an Iranian nuclear plant ... but are the reports credible?
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Israel Admits Ethiopian Immigrants Were Coaxed Into Receiving Birth Control Shots

After an exhaustive investigation into declining birthrates in the Ethiopian population in Israel, it turns out female immigrants were administered long-acting birth control shots upon arrival.
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War With Iran? It's Already Started

For years the U.S. and Israel have been engaged in a cloak and dagger shadow war against Iran in an effort to frustrate its nuclear program.
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U.S. Follows France Into Yet Another Conflict, This Time in Mali

The mission will support the French military by initially conducting aerial refueling missions, according to the Pentagon.
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Islamic Fundamentalists Being Pushed Back By French Troops in Mali Civil War

French troops have Islamic militants in northern Mali on the run, but will they be able to suppress the rebellion permanently?
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Silvio Berlusconi Might Be Bringing His 'Bunga Bunga' Parties Back to Italian Politics

Amazingly, the disgraceful Silvio Berlusconi may very well become prime minister of Italy for the fourth time.
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Forget 'Django Unchained' — Human Trafficking is the New Face of Slavery

Modern-day slavery doesn't resemble "Django Unchained," but that doesn't mean it's not real. Obama has declared this January National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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Did Someone Just Bomb An Iranian Nuclear Facility?

Unconfirmed reports of a massive explosion at Iran's Fordow nuclear facility have been circulating throughout the media, but are they accurate?
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Obama Simply Watches As Egypt Becomes Increasingly Homophobic

There have been several unsettling developments on the gay rights front in Egypt since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak.
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Are We About to See An Iran Nuclear Talk Breakthrough?

Despite delays, a number of factors are creating favorable conditions for breakthrough talks with Iran on its nuclear program, based on its legitimate right to enrich uranium.
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Israel May Strike Syria to Prevent Chemical Weapons From Reaching Hezbollah

As Syrian President Bashar Assad clings to power in the midst of a deadly 22-month long civil war, Israel has expressed concern that the leader may lose control over his chemical weapons.
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Premier David Cameron Suggests UK Could Exit the EU By 2017

British Prime Minister David Cameron's promise of a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union is controversial. But is the promise an empty distraction from austerity?
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Countries Around the World Mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day

The international day of remembrance commemorates the worst human rights atrocity of the 20th century.
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Outrageous: Silvio Berlusconi Defends Mussolini On Holocaust Memorial Day

Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi praised fascist dictator Benito Mussolini for "having done good" other than his regime's laws against Jews.
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Ayatollah: Attacking Syria Would Mean War With Iran

Iran needs to take sides in the Syrian civil war if it is to remain legitimate in the region.
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North Korea Hints Nuclear Test Could Be Retaliation For UN Sanctions

Kim Jong Un has ordered his top military and party officials to retaliate against American-led United Nations sanctions on North Korea.
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