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Israel Attack Iran: Teheran Warns Jewish State Against Strike

According to reports Iran possesses missiles with a range of about 1,250 miles (which would easily place Israel within the target area).

U.S. Should Lead Some Global Bodies: World Bank Chief

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and World Bank President Robert Zoelick take part in a ceremony marking World Water Day at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, March 22, 2011.

A solid U.S. candidate to head the World Bank would be good for the United States and the bank because the world's largest economy should be represented in top international bodies, outgoing President Robert Zoellick said on Saturday, while emphasizing he has no role in the selection process.

G-20 Deal on Euro Zone Will Not be Reached This Weekend

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Angel Gurria (L) speaks next to Mexican Finance Minister Jose Antonio Meade, on the sidelines of the meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the group

World economic powers at a Group of 20 gathering in Mexico City told Europe on Friday it would have to do more to fight its financial crisis before they agree to provide backup in the form of a bigger International Monetary Fund war chest.

UK Recognizes Syrian Opposition

The UK has officially recognized the Syrian opposition as a legitimate representative of the county's citizenry.

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Asian Shares Edge up, Weighed by Oil Price Concerns

Asian shares rose Friday as solid U.S. data improved sentiment, but the upside may be capped by concerns that rising oil prices could deal a further blow to the fragile euro zone economy and moves to take profits after recent gains.

Coalition to Demand Syria Ceasefire, Recognize Opposition Group

Western and Arab nations will demand that Syrian forces call an immediate ceasefire to allow relief supplies to reach desperate civilians in bombarded cities such as Homs when they meet in Tunis Friday.

An Israeli flag hangs off a pole in front of two foundations of temporary homes demolished by the Israeli authorities last year in the unauthorised Jewish outpost of Migron, near the West Bank city of Ramallah February 8, 2012.

Israel Grows More Isolated

There is an old adage: Even in the warmest of hearts, there’s a cold spot for the Jews.

Coalition of Nations to Call for Syria Ceasefire, Aid Access

Western and Arab nations will demand that Syrian forces implement an immediate ceasefire to allow relief supplies to reach desperate civilians in cities such as Homs which has endured a 20-day bombardment when they meet in Tunis on Friday.

EU Airline Carbon Tax: Foes Agree on Tactics

Countries opposed to an EU law forcing the world's airlines to pay for greenhouse gas emissions agreed on a basket of retaliatory measures, adding to a series of threats that have raised the prospect of the globe's first carbon trade war.

Riot policemen protect building of Bank of Greece during an anti-austerity protest in central Athens

Austerity Push in Greece Leaves Citizens Hungry for Alternatives

With citizens of debt-burdened European countries growing more disillusioned over spending cuts and other austerity measures, it may not be long before hard-line parties opposed to such policies begin to siphon support.

European Commission Predicts Recessionary 2012 For Euro Zone

The euro zone area will fall back into recession this year due to the contracting economies of Greece, Italy and Spain, the administrative arm of the European Union said Thursday, abandoning its earlier prediction that recession will be avoided.

Obama to Meet with Israeli President on Iran Issue

President Barack Obama has scheduled a meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres for early March, in which the main topic of conversation will surely be Iran. Will it be practice for Obama's meeting with Netanyahu the next day?

Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani Gets Final Execution Order

Iran has issued what could be the final execution order for Youcef Nadarkhani, the Christian pastor who was found guilty of renouncing Islam.

Satellite image shows the nuclear facility at Bushehr, Iran,

Iran and Israel: Threats and Counter-Threats

Russian officials have warned that an Israeli strike on Iran would be nothing short of catastrophic.

Nackaerts of the IAEA speaks to media at the airport in Vienna after arrival from Iran

IAEA Team Barred from Entering Key Iranian Nuclear Site

The Parchin locale is believed to have been the site of nuclear testing in recent years.

Oil Prices Rise, GOP Blames President: Will it Harm Obama's Re-election Prospects?

The climbing oil prices could undermine the U.S. economic recovery and it is an extremely disturbing report for President Barack Obama as it could hurt his re-election chances.

Syrian Forces Fire On Anti-Assad Crowd In Capital

U.N. Searches for Envoy to Syria as Situation Worsens

With the situation in Syrian continually worsening, the United Nations is still trying to select who will serve as a special envoy to the county.

Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA Strain Developed in Livestock Can Spread to Humans

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria fostered in livestock can be transferred to humans, a new study in the journal mBio has shown.

Wall Street Turns Lower After Dow Crosses 13,000

Stocks dipped on Tuesday as shares pulled back after the Dow breached 13,000 for the first time since May 2008, the latest big move in stocks' recent rally.

EU to Ask G20 to Back Increased IMF Funds

European Union leaders will call at a summit next week for the world's 20 biggest economies (G20) to agree in April to substantially boost funds available to the International Monetary Fund, draft conclusions of the meeting showed.

A Palestinian demonstrator holds a leaflet with an image of Islamic Jihad member Khader Adnan during a protest in his support in Nablus

Khader Adnan: Palestinian Prisoner Held Without Charge in Israel Ends Hunger Strike

Under Israeli laws, such an inmate can be held indefinitely without trial or even formal charges.

Exxon Considers Selling Stake in Japan Oil Refiner

Japan Close to Cutting Iranian Oil Imports

Under pressure from the United States, Japan is close to cutting its oil imports from Iran.

Iran Will Take ‘Pre-Emptive Action’ if Threatened

Hague has also warned that by allowing Iran to develop nuclear weapons, a deadly arms race will escalate in the Middle East

A man walks next to a kiosk selling Greek flags in Athens

Greece Debt Crisis: New Bailout Just Postpones the Inevitable

The loan comes just in time for Greece, which has to repay a maturing loan by March 20 to avoid bankruptcy.

Dow Hits 13,000 as Global Markets Show Muted Relief on Greek Deal

Tuesday's long-awaited second rescue package for Greece steadied the euro and removed the immediate threat of a disorderly bond default, but markets remained cautious in early morning trading, fearful of what lies ahead for the stricken country.

Oil Prices Touch Nine-Month High Following Iran Tension, Greece Bailout Approval and China’s Reserve Ratio Cut

Oil traded near the highest price in nine months following expectation of increasing demand as euro zone finance ministers agreed on a rescue package for Greece.

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