Senate tax showdown edges toward year end compromise
Senate Republicans blocked extending expiring tax cuts for all but top incomes in a clash that may clear a path to a White House compromise on extending tax cuts and renewing unemployment benefits. Obama urged resolution while noting public tax safety. Leaders from both parties expect a deal on a multifacted package by mid or late next week.
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Iran accuses U N watchdog of sending spies as inspectors
Iran's intelligence chief says IAEA inspectors are actually spies gathering information on Tehran's nuclear work. He warns the Vienna agency must answer for espionage, as Iran prepares to hold Geneva talks with world powers. The claims follow the assassination of Majid Shahriari and a separate Tehran attack blamed on Western efforts to derail Iran's program.
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WikiLeaks loses PayPal donations amid legal and access pressure
PayPal cut off WikiLeaks claiming illegal activity, cutting a key funding channel as the site faces legal pressure and service disruptions. The move follows weeks of government pressure and ongoing scrutiny of WikiLeaks’ diplomatic cable releases and funding options, including Swiss and German accounts.
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