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Crisis-hit TEPCO gets $12.5 bn government bailout

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Promising to infuse $12.5 billion capital, the Japanese government effectively took control of the Tokyo Electric...

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Parents urge renewed efforts to secure release of US hostage

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In a bid to refocus attention on the plight of their son Sgt Bowe Bergdhal, who was taken hostage while serving with...

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Israel Unity Deal Unlikely to Significantly Shift Iran Strategy

Former Israeli opposition leader Shaul Mofaz's surprise entry into Israel's ruling coalition this week appears unlikely to trigger a major shift in Israeli policy on Iran's nuclear program, analysts say.

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Syriza party chief gives anti-bailout ultimatum to rivals

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Fresh elections loomed over Greece as coalition talks remained deadlocked Wednesday with Alexis Tsipras, leader of...

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