Poverty count rise shown by revised census measure
A revised census measure reports 3 million more people in poverty than official figures, reflecting out-of-pocket medical costs and work expenses. It aims to better portray hardship but does not replace official poverty numbers used for funding and eligibility. Meanwhile the Supreme Court debated the role of religion in government during prayers at New York Greece council meetings, weighing the balance between inclusivity and tradition.
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Secretary of State John Kerry raced between Israel and the Palestinian leadership to avert collapse of the U S backed peace talks. He held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem and Palestinian President Abbas in Bethlehem, then planned to meet Abbas in Amman.
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Iran nuclear talks face hard-liner pressure from both sides
In Vienna negotiators must win over Tehran hard-liners and U S lawmakers while seeking concessions from Iran after a decade of deadlock. Reformist Rouhani hints at cuts in exchange for sanctions relief, but factions in Iran and the United States demand quick gains.
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Afghan voters lag far behind registration for 2014 election
With five days to go, Afghan election officials report less than one quarter of eligible voters have registered for the April 5, 2014 presidential ballot. About 12 million are eligible, roughly 2.7 million registered, though nearly one million registrants are women.
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Knox DNA hint bolsters defense in Kercher murder trial
In Florence a court expert testified that a new DNA trace on the knife handle matches Amanda Knox and not Meredith Kercher. The testimony supports the defense's claim the kitchen knife was not the murder weapon in the 2007 slaying.
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Afghan Finance Ministry theft nets 1.5 million dollars
An Afghan Finance Ministry official said two employees stole 1.5 million by circulating fraudulent checks to accomplices. Investigators caught them before they could steal up to 5.8 million, with checks cashed at multiple sites including a governor's office in northern Afghanistan.
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