US to Ship Missiles Drones to Iraq Amid Rising Violence
The United States delivers about 75 Hellfire missiles to Iraq in recent weeks and plans 10 Scan Eagle drones next year amid intensified Al Qaeda linked attacks on Nuri al Maliki's Shiite led government. The first of 18 F 16 jets will arrive in fall 2014, with the full order over two years. Washington says no troops will be sent back.
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Cairo bomb wounds five near Al Azhar University
A explosive device exploded beside a public bus near Al Azhar University in Cairo injuring five. The blast signals growing Islamist violence and follows government designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group. Security forces tightened controls around Nasr City as clashes with Brotherhood supporters continued on campus.
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Hazem el Beblawi
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Ter Abdelfatah Al-Seesi
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Supreme Court pace uncertain on Utah same sex marriage halt
Utah delays filing a petition to stop weddings after a federal ruling struck down the ban. Outside lawyers must be consulted, with no firm deadline for Justice Sotomayor to refer the case to the full court.
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Lawmakers push to extend mortgage debt relief before cliff deadline
The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act shields homeowners from taxes when short sales occur. Congress rushed to extend it through 2013 amid the fiscal cliff talks, with bills in both chambers seeking longer relief through 2015. Advocates warn millions remain underwater and urge a longer-term solution.
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South Sudan Conflict Expands Across Five States
Fighting in five states pits government forces against rebels loyal to former vice president Riek Machar. Oil fields in Unity state are at risk as clashes disrupt production while the UN reports tens of thousands of civilians seeking refuge. China pledges talks facilitation as Kiir and Machar evade direct meetings.
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