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Assange: U.S. Must End Witch Hunt Against WikiLeaks

Assange: U.S. Must End Witch Hunt Against WikiLeaks

The WikiLeaks founder appeared in public for the first time since taking refuge inside Ecuador's Embassy.

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Assad Makes Rare Public Appearance in Mosque

Assad Makes Rare Public Appearance in Mosque

The Syrian president was seen for the first time in six weeks when he attended prayers on Sunday.

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Giuliani Says Biden is "a Joke"

Several Republicans harshly criticized the vice president for saying that Romney would "put y'all back in chains."

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Madonna Sued in Russia for Supporting Gay Rights

Madonna Sued in Russia for Supporting Gay Rights

Activists are demanding damages of nearly $10.5 million, claiming they were offended by her St. Petersburg concert.

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Iraq Helping Iran Get Around Sanctions

Iraq Helping Iran Get Around Sanctions

Sometimes government officials turn a blind eye, but some directly profit from the ongoing activities.

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Paul Ryan Campaigns With Mom To Defend Medicare

Paul Ryan Campaigns With Mom To Defend Medicare

The campaign continues to go on the offensive on Medicare as Romney says Obama "raided" the program.

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Obama: Ryan Plan Would Cut Romney's Taxes

Obama: Ryan Plan Would Cut Romney's Taxes

The president's claims come a day after Ryan's tax returns showed he paid a higher rate than Romney.

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Obama Attacks Republicans on Education

Obama Attacks Republicans on Education

The White House releases a report saying more than 300,000 jobs in the sector have been lost since June 2009.

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Russian Clerics: We Forgive Pussy Riot

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Members of the Russian punk band were convicted for an anti-Putin performance in Moscow's main cathedral.

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Foreign Box Office: 'Dark Knight Rises' Narrowly Emerges No. 1 for Fifth Consecutive Round

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