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U.S. Housing Sector, Fiscal Policy Pose Risks: IMF

The U.S. economic recovery could be dented by a renewed drop in housing prices in the short term and the country lacks a credible, comprehensive fiscal plan, posing a major medium-term economic risk, a top IMF official said.

U.S. housing market, fiscal policy pose risks: IMF

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The U.S. economic recovery could be dented by a renewed drop in housing prices in the short term and the country lacks a credible, comprehensive fiscal plan, posing a major medium-term economic risk, a top IMF official said.

Red Cross Enters Homs; Syria Rebels Warn of 'Massacre'

Members of the Free Syrian Army are seen deployed in al-Bayada district in Homs
Rebel fighters were finally driven out of the Baba-Amro district in Homs when forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad launched a final assault on the beleaguered city Thursday after a siege that had lasted 26 days. Meanwhile, Turkey's president said Russia and Iran will have little choice but to join diplomatic efforts toward Assad's ouster .
Members of the Free Syrian Army are seen deployed in al-Bayada district in Homs

Red Cross Convoy Enters Homs Amid Syria Massacre Fear

A Red Cross aid convoy prepared to enter the shattered Baba Amro district of the city of Homs, Syria, on Friday after a government official declared the area cleansed and the opposition spoke of a massacre by President Bashar al-Assad's forces. Rebels withdrew Thursday in a key moment in the year-old uprising.
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Syrian Rebels

Syrian Rebels Leave Their Stronghold Homs

Defeated Syrian rebels left their shattered stronghold in Homs on Thursday after a bloody 26-day army siege aimed at crushing a symbol of the year-long revolt against President Bashar al-Assad.
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Indian Exporters Receive First Rupee Payments from Iran

India's exporters have begun receiving the first rupee payments from Iran, Indian government and trade sources said on Thursday, kicking off a mechanism to skirt Western sanctions which have made doing business with Tehran tougher.

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