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At Least 55 Killed in Damascus Suicide Car Bombings

Syrian authorities say a double suicide bombing in Damascus has killed at least 55 people and wounded another 370, making it the country's deadliest attack since an opposition uprising began 14 months ago.

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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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