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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Syria signs agreements on chemical weapons disposal

MOSCOW, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Syria's Foreign Ministry signed agreements with the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to dispose of chemical weapons. "Difficulties facing Syria, particularly in the framework of the country's war on terrorism, could hinder the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

New HHS rule gives patients better access to test results

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has strengthened patients' rights to access laboratory test reports, the head of the department says. "The right to access personal health information is a cornerstone of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 3, 2014

White House still evaluating Keystone XL pipeline project

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- The Obama administration won't be rushed into a decision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline, White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough said Sunday. The controversial project seemed to receive a boost last week when an environmental impact report from the State Department... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

U.S. denies Kerry supports boycotts of Israel

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- The United States Sunday denied the idea that Secretary of State John Kerry had dropped hints that Israel could face international boycotts. The State Department said in a written statement that Kerry has long been a supporter of Israel, and his mention of the "threat of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Germany pushes Afghanistan to sign security deal with U.S.

KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Germany's defense minister called on Afghanistan Saturday to sign a bilateral security agreement with the United States. Ursula von der Leyen's comments were made during a meeting at the 50th security conference in Munich, Khaama Press reported. She said Germany... Sign in to see full entry.

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