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Palestinian flag raised at the UN: Symbol of ‘hope’ no substitute for a state

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There was much talk of ‘hope’ as the Palestinian flag was raised for the first time over the United Nations. Hope for what, though, was up in the air.
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Fear and bluster in Congress

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Netanyahu condemned US nuclear talks with Iran, but Obama hit back at his empty rhetoric.
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Americans fear weapon control laws after Connecticut shooting

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Karl Durkheimer's gun shop enjoyed record sales of semi-automatic firearms -- "modern sporting rifles", as he calls them -- and handguns last weekend.
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Nobel winners call for Israel embargo

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A group of Nobel Peace Prize winners, prominent artists and activists has issued a call for an international military boycott of Israel.
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Hamas unscathed by hi-tech war

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Although Hamas leadership is in hiding, Israel's missiles have failed to obliterate its authority, writes Chris McGreal in Beit Lahiya.
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Petraeus: Bitten by an FBI ‘bulldog’

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Frederick Humphries has lived up to his deadly reputation by setting in motion the investigation that brought down David Petraeus as CIA director.
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September 11 comes calling again

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Sikhs in Wisconsin in the US have been routinely abused and taunted before the temple shooting. Chris McGreal reports.
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Mitt Romney fumbles foreign affair

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been lambasted for his embarrassing gaffes during his visit to the United Kingdom.
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Mitt Romney’s London visit is a test of his foreign policy acumen

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Romney arrived in London pursued by calls to use this overseas tour to define a foreign policy that amounts to more than criticising the president.
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US says Rwanda’s Kagame may be charged with aiding war crimes

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The head of the US war crimes office has warned Rwanda's leaders they could face prosecution for arming groups responsible for atrocities in the DRC.
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Drones torpedo Obama support

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A survey of global opinion about Obama shows large numbers of non-Americans feel badly let down by the man awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.
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Romney set with Wisconsin, Maryland, DC wins

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Mitt Romney's decisive victories in three Republican presidential primaries have positioned him to try and knock Rick Santorum out of the contest.
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There was much talk of ‘hope’ as the Palestinian flag was raised for the first time over the United Nations. Hope for what, though, was up in the air.

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