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Lord Nazir Ahmed was suspended from the Labour party Monday after reports surfaced that the Muslim life peer offered a bounty for the capture of President Obama and former president George W. Bush.
U.S. Rejects Call By Iran To Ease Sanctions Ahead of Baghdad Nuclear Talks
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Iran Nuclear Talks: Round Two In Baghdad
The round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and six world powers will take place in Baghdad, Iraq late next month. Following Saturday's discussions in Turkey, Tehran agreed to hold more talks, a landmark step after years of stalled negotiations around the Islamic Republic's developing nuclear program.
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Iran Halts Oil Supply To Germany, Bans Imports From 100 EU Companies
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Marine who criticized Obama on Facebook should be dismissed: panel
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