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IMF: Climate Change Will Create Jobs

IMF: Climate Change Will Create Jobs

Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, had Barack Obama’s back regarding climate change. On Thursday, two days after Obama gave a major address giving his approach to the global climate, Lagarde said: Climate change will create

Susan Rice Rejects Blame For 100,000 Syrian Deaths

Susan Rice Rejects Blame For 100,000 Syrian Deaths

As Susan Rice moves from being Ambassador to the U.N. to being a National Security Adviser for President Obama, she is making it clear that the growing number of Syrian deaths are not her fault–“not part of [her] legacy.” According

China and the Four Winds

China and the Four Winds

China has been both lionized and vilified over the past three decades. It has been seen as the saviour of Western capitalism, but also as a state-run economy intent on becoming the hegemonic nation in East Asia, if not the Pacific.

Palin: Troopathon Makes Difference to Soldiers

Palin: Troopathon Makes Difference to Soldiers

Sarah Palin urged Americans to tune in Thursday to the annual Troopathon to support the country’s soldiers in combat zones. “Troopathon is a wonderful way to show support for our brave men and women in uniform by sending care packages to our

Hamas Leader Describes Meeting with U.S. Officials

Hamas Leader Describes Meeting with U.S. Officials

A Hamas leader claims the terrorist group has had “direct meetings” with U.S. officials close to the White House despite a longstanding American policy to have no contact with Hamas. The claim from Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad was reported in a Palestinian

Obama Clashes with African Host over Gay Rights

Obama Clashes with African Host over Gay Rights

(AP) By NEDRA PICKLER – President Barack Obama on Thursday praised the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage as a “victory for American democracy” but clashed with his African host over gay rights in a sign of how far the

Military Court Overturns Murder Conviction of Marine

Military Court Overturns Murder Conviction of Marine

The Associated Press reports that the conviction of Camp Pendleton Marine Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins III was thrown out on June 26 by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Hutchins “led an eight man squad accused of kidnapping a

Sequestration: Fort Knox Losing Only Combat Brigade

Sequestration: Fort Knox Losing Only Combat Brigade

As military spending cuts continue, Kentucky’s Fort Knox will be losing the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. According to the Associated Press, this will make Fort Knox “the only Army post without a combat brigade.” The loss of

EU Reaches Political Deal on 2014-2020 Budget

EU Reaches Political Deal on 2014-2020 Budget

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Thursday announced a political deal on the EU’s hotly contested 2014-2020 trillion-euro budget. Barroso said a deal had been reached between the Commission, which is the EU executive, the European Parliament leadership, and

Tribesmen Launch New Attack on Yemen Oil Pipeline

Tribesmen Launch New Attack on Yemen Oil Pipeline

Yemeni tribesmen launched a fresh attack on a key pipeline overnight, interrupting the flow of oil and forcing troops to deploy as technicians were blocked from repairing the installation, officials said Thursday. The attack in the Sarwah area of Marib

Peace Intrinsically Linked to Israel Self-Defence: PM

Peace Intrinsically Linked to Israel Self-Defence: PM

Any peace deal with the Palestinians must be based on Israel’s ability to defend itself if the agreement breaks down, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said just hours before a visit by Washington’s top diplomat. US Secretary of State John Kerry

Obama Admin Discourages Anti-Morsi Protests

Obama Admin Discourages Anti-Morsi Protests

As Egyptians prepare for what are expected to be the most violent protests against Muslim Brotherhood President Mohamed Morsi, the United States has taken a “skeptical” stance toward the anti-government demonstrators. Anti-Morsi protesters have accused the Obama administration of favoring the Morsi-led