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Egypt's workers feeling left out of country's new political process

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As Egypt counts the votes in its elections, one group that's not winning is the workers. They want a package of reforms to improve their lives, but so far they haven't been able to organize effectively and make their power felt — despite being instrumental in the overthrow of the country's leaders.
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Family of FBI agent missing in Iran releases video from his captors

Robert Levinson went missin in Iran in 2007 and as his family approaches the five-year anniversary of his abduction, they're releasing a video they received last year that they hope will help bring him home....
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Tawakul Karman set to receive Nobel Peace Prize

Karman will be the youngest person to receive the prize, an honor she's getting in recognition of the leading role she's played in the Arab Spring protests in Yemen....
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Obama administration urges Israelis to embrace diplomacy with neighbors

In a recent speech, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta urged the Israelis to restart the stalled Palestinian peace process and engage proactively with its neighbors. The country has become increasingly isolated, diplomatically, in its region....
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Networking Night event set to help Iraqi immigrants find work in America

Many Iraqi immigrants to the United States, fleeing their war-torn country, are struggling to find work here. Despite being well-educated, the tough economy has made it tough for them to convince employers to give them a shot....
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Iranians dealt serious blow in missile accident last month

Last month, Iran reported a serious accident at its missile development site, where they were believed to be developing solid-fueled rockets. Now, in the wake of what is believed to be an accident, and anyone who knows otherwise isn't talking, some are saying it may have been a serious setback for Iran....
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Biden visits Iraq as country prepares for final U.S. pullout

As Vice President Joe Biden tries to cement relations between the United States and Iraq, ordinary Iraqis are trying to determine where they stand. Some are grateful for the U.S.-led invasion but many are not....
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VIDEO: Brits close embassy in Tehran after attack, demands Iran follow suit in London

The British has withdrawn their diplomatic staff from Iran and shutdown the embassy after an attack yesterday that saw the building damaged, documents and flags burned and six people trapped for a time by protesters until they could be rescued by police....
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VIDEO: Egyptian women sues army over forced virginity tests, abuse

Samira Ibrahim is speaking out against mistreatment she said she was subjected to by the Egyptian Army. The Tahrir Square protester said she was detained back in March, beaten and abused, including being subject to a "virginity test."...
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IEDs in Afghanistan costing U.S. billions, despite being dirt-cheap to build

IEDs have taken hundreds of U.S. lives in Afghanistan and Iraq and the U.S. military is spending billions to try and combat them. But they're also trying to go after the fertilizer that fuels the explosive devices....
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