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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Syrian opposition groups reach unity deal

DAMASCUS, Syria, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- The top Syrian opposition force has reached a deal with other groups to form a national coalition that could transition into a new government, leaders say. The deal, negotiated over the weekend between the Syrian National Council and other groups in Doha, Qatar, is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 10, 2012

Petraeus quits CIA over affair

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- CIA Director David Petraeus resigned Friday, citing an extramarital affair, and President Barack Obama named Michael Morell acting director of the agency. In a letter to colleagues Friday, Petraeus said he "showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 9, 2012

Libya facing tough climb, envoy says

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Post-war Libya faces a long list of political and security challenges that may be severe "but are not insurmountable," an envoy told the U.N. Security Council. Libyan lawmakers this week announced support for a unity government Cabinet presented by Prime Minister Ali... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Lawyers field calls about leaving country

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Like clockwork, immigration lawyers in other countries say they field inquiries from Americans concerned about the outcome of the presidential election. But in the end, one immigration lawyer in Canada said, Americans don't cross the border unless it's for a relationship... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Obama faces tough choices in 2nd term

CHICAGO, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama claimed a second term from a deeply divided electorate becoming the third two-term president in recent U.S. history. Obama won 26 states and the District of Columbia and was leading in Florida. But he returns to Washington Wednesday facing the same... Sign in to see full entry.

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