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80 killed in latest Syrian massacre; UN monitors come under fire

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Syria saw more violence as around 80 people, including women and children, were shot, ha...

Asian bloc eyes bigger role in 'peaceful' Afghanistan

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, an Asian bloc led by China and Russia, Thursday s...

Bernanke calls for decisive Congress steps to revive economy

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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke Thursday told Congress that the Fed alone ca...

Spain Raises $2.6 Billion on Bond Market

Jitters about Spain's financial crisis eased slightly after Madrid raised roughly $2.62 billion from a bond-market sale, although at high interest rates. But there are more worrying signs for the eurozone, including a rise...