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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Kerry, Netanyahu discuss Iran, peace in Middle East

ROME, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Diplomacy is the best way to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said. Kerry and Netanyahu met in Rome at the U.S. ambassador's residence for seven hours Wednesday to discuss Iran while... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Berlusconi to stand trial for bribery

ROME, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- An Italian judge has ordered former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to stand trial on allegations he bribed a senator to join his party in 2006. Prosecutors charge Berlusconi used top aide Valter Lavitola, who has also been indicted, as a go-between to convince former Sen.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 21, 2013

Report: Men need to see their friends twice a week for health reasons

(UPI) -- A new report has given men the perfect excuse to get out of the house and go meet up with their friends -- it’s good for their health. Professor Robin Dunbar of Oxford University claims that “talking with mates” on a daily basis is good but that men need to meet up with their friends at... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

End of U.S. war in Afghanistan could signal end to Guantanamo prison

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- The end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan in 2014 could pave the way for President Barack Obama to close the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, authorities say. There are currently 164 detainees at the Guantanamo Bay prison, many of whom have not been formally charged,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Obama taps ex-Pentagon lawyer Jeh Johnson as homeland security chief

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama tapped former Pentagon lead counsel Jeh Johnson as his choice to succeed Janet Napolitano as homeland security secretary Friday. "Jeh Johnson is the right person to take this on," Obama said of the man who was a member of his national security... Sign in to see full entry.

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