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The influence of Tehran on its neighbor is growing, while the U.S., Iraqi officials and analysts say, pursues a policy of near-total disengagement. Ex-U.S. soldier accused of joining Al Qaeda-linked group in SyriaWASHINGTON — Federal authorities arrested and charged a 30-year-old U.S. Army veteran turned Middle East "freedom fighter" with... Cyprus remains calm as banks reopenATHENS — Despite widespread fear of panic and protests, Cyprus' cash-starved banks reopened Thursday, allowing customers to access... Brazil clown will leave big shoes to fill in CongressBRASILIA, Brazil — Francisco Everardo Oliveira Silva never expected to actually be elected to Brazil's Congress. When he ran for a... |
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