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Israel re-opens probe of Oakland activist's injury – Political Blotter …
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Israel's Supreme Court ordered the Israel Defense Forces to reopen an investigation into the grievous head injury suffered by an Oakland activist during a West Bank protest in March 2009, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency …

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Egypt on brink of civil war as Morsi rebuffs army ultimatum to resolve political crisis and vows to find own solution
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The military’s ultimatum, read on state TV yesterday, has demanded that President Mohammed Morsi and his opposition reach a resolution to the crisis within 48 hours or it will take action.

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Building a Political Base
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Near the end of the film Gangs of New York, “Boss” Tweed told his underlings, “I want every man and woman coming off the boats given hot soup and bread. We’re burying a lot of…

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Tyrannies across the world are crushing dissent. In Britain and the West, contempt for the political class is growing. Is it possible that democracy is dying?
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The corruption of democracy in Africa, Asia and much of the Middle East places nations at the mercy of elected dictators. In the U.S., Britain and much of the rest of Europe, we are instead threatened with chronically weak government, incapable of getting big, important things done to preserve our prosperity and even safety. Until […]

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Netanyahu unhinged: Uneasy coalition taking its toll on PM, political …
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He moved it along to MK Shaul Mofaz ‏(Kadima‏), declaring, “And I am passing it on to the former defense minister.” Mofaz nudged it to the secretary to his right. She lost no time passing it on to MK Omer Bar-Lev ‏(Labor‏), the son of the Israel Defense …

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Obama political value unclear amid controversy
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MIAMI (AP) — President Barack Obama put his second term appeal to the test Wednesday, seeking to boost Democrats in Boston and Miami both as a fundraiser and as a political drawing card, even while trailed by controversies over government prying.

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Business leaders warn of economic collapse over political impass
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Business leaders warn of economic collapse over political impass. BEIRUT – Leading business leaders warned Tuesday of total economic and financial collapse in Lebanon if the tense political and security situation did not come to a quick end.

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Clashes Escalate: Turkish Economy Depends on Political Stability
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The escalation in the clashes between Turkey’s government and protesters could hurt one of the world’s recent economic success stories.

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Business leaders warn of economic collapse over political impasse
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BEIRUT: Leading business leaders warned Tuesday of total economic and financial collapse in Lebanon if the tense political and security situation did not come to a quick end. Citing alarming economic figures, the speakers at a BIEL meeting called on …

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Business leaders warn of economic collapse over political impasse in Lebanon
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BEIRUT: Leading business leaders warned Tuesday of total economic and financial collapse in Lebanon if the tense political and security situation did not come to a quick end. Citing alarming economic figures, the speakers at a BIEL meeting called on …

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