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Obama Picks Chicago as New Ambassador to Holland
(WGN-AM)- President Barack Obama has picked a third Chicagoan as one of his ambassadors, naming a consultant from a public affairs and media relations firm as his representative to the Netherlands. The White House said Thursday afternoon that Obama has...Tags: Netherlands, Lawyers, Barack Obama, Politics, Northwestern University
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'G.I. Joe': Top 10 reasons Paramount bumped it from summer
24 FramesParamount says it has delayed its new "G.I. Joe" movie, "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," for nine months in order to convert it to 3-D, but many in Hollywood are doubtful that's the real reason for the move.... -
U.N. report: Syrian government, rebels continue killings, abuses
World NowThe Syrian regime has continued to slay protesters and ordinary people, committing “gross violations” as the bloodied country grows increasingly militarized, pitting regime forces against armed rebels, according to a new report from a United... -
UConn Grad Develops Land Mine Detector
The Hartford CourantThe United Nations estimates that as many as 110 million active land mines are buried in the ground in 68 countries around the globe. Finding an easy and inexpensive way to detect these deadly devices that kill or maim more than 2,000 people a month long...Tags: Science, Entertainment, Dog (animal), Science and Technology, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Roma continue to face discrimination in Europe, report finds
World NowThe Roma, also known as Gypsies, continue to face hardship and discrimination in Europe, according to a report from European Union and United Nations agencies that underscores the ongoing marginalization of the minority group, which has faced forced... -
Stars unite for charity hoops game
IRVINE — Considering the fact the payments went toward a charity for children, everyone appeared to have received their money's worth in the inaugural Harmony and Hoops Charity Basketball Game at UC Irvine's Bren Events Center on Saturday. An 88-87...
Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Entertainment, Social Services, Los Angeles Lakers, Scott Porter
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At Carmike Cinema 9
MIDNIGHT OPENING TONIGHT Men in Black 3 In his first film since 2008’s “Seven Pounds,” Will Smith opts for familiar turf with another installment in the adventures of the UFO-fighting secret agents. After his partner (Tommy Lee Jones)...
Tags: Comedy (genre), Alexander Skarsgard, Entertainment, Thomas Lennon, The Dictator (movie)
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Hopes fade for quick progress at Iran nuclear talks
World NowBAGHDAD -- Hopes for quick progress on Iran’s disputed nuclear program faded rapidly Wednesday, as diplomats from six world powers and Iran collided bitterly in daylong talks intended to resolve their differences over an effort many nations fear... -
Hope fades for quick progress in Iran nuclear talks
BAGHDAD — Hopes for quick progress on Iran's disputed nuclear program faded rapidly Wednesday, as diplomats from six world powers and Iran collided bitterly in daylong talks intended to resolve their long-standing differences over an effort many...Tags: Iran, Baghdad (Iraq), Barack Obama, Politics, Tehran (Iran)
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U.N. official says deal close on Iran nuclear inspections
AMMAN, Jordan — The United Nations' atomic watchdog agency said it was close to a deal giving inspectors access to some of Iran's disputed nuclear sites, providing a dose of optimism as diplomats prepared for new talks to overcome their standoff...Tags: Religion and Belief, Iran, Baghdad (Iraq), Politics, Tehran (Iran)
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Iran may OK IAEA access
Tribune Washington Bureau (MCT)AMMAN, Jordan -- The United Nations' atomic watchdog agency said it was close to a deal giving inspectors access to some of Iran's disputed nuclear sites, providing a dose of optimism as diplomats prepared for new talks to overcome their standoff with the...Tags: Religion and Belief, Iran, Tehran (Iran), Politics, Turkey
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Realistic optimism on nuclear talks with Iran
Iranian negotiators will meet for a second time with representatives of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany on Wednesday in Baghdad. Guarded optimism surrounds the talks. That optimism and caution is appropriate. Many obstacles must be...
Tags: University of Chicago, Religion and Belief, Iran, Baghdad (Iraq), Barack Obama
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