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An Iraqi woman eyes U.S. soldiers as they stand guard outside a polling center during the country's provincial elections in central Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. Iraqis passed through security checkpoints and razor-wire cordons to vote Saturday in provincial elections that are considered a crucial test of the nation's stability as U.S. officials consider the pace of troop withdrawals. Voting ended later with no reports of major violence, though voters at some polling stations complained that their names did not appear on lists. Balloting was extended for one hour to accommodate v
Elections   Iraq   Photos   Politics   Society  
 The New York Times 
Partial Iraq Vote Results Expected by Thursday
| BAGHDAD — Iraq’s electoral commission is expected to announce partial results of parliamentary elections by Thursday, a United Nations official said, offering an incomplete picture of th... (photo: AP / Hadi Mizban)
In this Aug. 29, 2007 file photo, American Airlines aircrafts are shown operating at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Grapevine, Texas. American Airlines says, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, it will cut domestic capacity by 11 percent to 12 percent in the fourth quarter as it grapples with record-high fuel prices.
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 The New York Times 
E.U. Signals Approval for Larger Airline Alliance
| BRUSSELS — European antitrust regulators took a step Wednesday toward approving an expanded alliance between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia after the airlines offered to give up... (photo: AP / Tony Gutierrez, file)
Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan addresses the lawmakers of his party at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, July 22, 2008.  The New York Times 
Turkey and I.M.F. End Talks on Stand-By Loan
| ISTANBUL — Turkey said on Wednesday it was no longer holding talks with the International Monetary Fund on a stand-by loan because it did not need emergency funds, but it left the door open fo... (photo: AP / )
Economy   Finance   IMF   Photos   Turkey  
Gold bullion bars and gold coins are displayed at RPS Jewellers in Southall, London, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009.  Asia Times 
China assesses its gold strategy
| By Russell Hsiao | Chinese leaders convening in Beijing for the annual plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) - China's ceremonial legislature - this week will, among other things, ... (photo: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth)
China   Economy   Gold   Market   Photos  
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Israeli soldiers look at an Israeli air force unmanned plane in the Tel Nof base, central Israel, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. Asia Times
Iran and Israel play cat and mouse
| By Mel Frykberg | RAMALLAH - Iran and Israel appear to be spoiling for a fight, going by recent belligerent statements emanating from several regional capitals. | Milit... (photo: AP / Ariel Schalit)
Defence   Iran   Israel   Nuclear   Photos  
President Barack Obama is seen through the teleprompter as he addresses the U.S. Conference of Mayors at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. Philadelphia Daily News
Obama pushing on health care end game
| ERICA WERNER | The Associated Press | WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has chosen a suburban St. Louis high school to make his closing argument for a health care ove... (photo: AP / Charles Dharapak)
Campaign   Game   Health   Obama   Photos  
 Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the final hour of trading, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006. Wall Street advanced for the third straight session Wednesday, although the Dow Jones industrial average fell just short of touching its The New York Times
Stock Futures Narrowly Mixed Ahead of Opening
| Filed at 8:14 a.m. ET | NEW YORK (AP) -- Investors are continuing to search for direction Wednesday, after two days of relatively flat trading. Stock futures are narrow... (photo: AP/Richard Drew)
Business   Economy   Job   Market   Photos  
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., participates in a roundtable discussion on nuclear non-proliferation held at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Obama said Wednesday that two goals of his administration would be to secure all loose nuclear material during his first term and to ultimately rid the world of nuclear weap The Examiner
Obama pushing on health care end game
Comments WASHINGTON (Map, News) - President Barack Obama has chosen a suburban St. Louis high school to make his closing argument for a health care overhaul, pushing a ne... (photo: AP / Jae C. Hong)
Leader   Photos   Politics   US   Washington  
UK Budget Due in 2 Weeks, Paving Way for Election The New York Times
UK Budget Due in 2 Weeks, Paving Way for Election
| Filed at 4:51 a.m. ET | LONDON (AP) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Wednesday that his government will lay out its budget plans on March 24, paving the way ... (photo: European Community / European Communities 2009)
British   Budget   Election   London   Photos  
Poll: Obama More Popular Than Congress WPXI
Poll: Obama More Popular Than Congress
WASHINGTON -- Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barac... (photo: US Senate file)
Congress   Fight   Health   Photos   Washington  
Cellphone - Texting San Fransisco Chronicle
S.F. mayor seeks texting limit at city meetings
| Justin Sullivan / Getty Images | View More Images (2) | San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom wants to push the off button on the trend of text messaging during meetings of ... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Cell Phones   Legislation   Meetings   Photos   Texting  
Barack Obama tours the Centre Pompidou modern art museum 2.jpg KDVR
AP-GfK Poll: Americans detest Congress, sticking by Obama in tough times ahead of elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back Presi... (photo: Public Domain / TCY)
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