Obama says he'll do what it takes to avoid cliff
President Obama and Democratic allies press for fresh concessions on taxes and Medicare cuts as lawmakers work toward a fiscal cliff deal. Boehner backs higher revenues with spending restraint while some Republicans resist tax-rate increases, signaling fragile progress without face-to-face talks. Treasury officials prepare a round of sessions with congressional leaders.
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Crisis in Egypt Deepens as Morsi Pushes Decree Powers
Cairo faces an unprecedented court strike and massive protests as President Mohammed Morsi pushes decrees granting near absolute powers. Activists warn of a second revolution while Morsi, elected and backed by the Muslim Brotherhood, accelerates an Islamist dominated constitutional assembly amid liberal and Christian walkouts.
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Palestinians seek UN bid to gain leverage over Israel
In Ramallah, Palestinians push for the General Assembly to recognize Palestine as a nonmember observer state on lands Israel occupied in 1967. The move could shape future border talks and possibly open war crimes charges. President Mahmoud Abbas seeks renewed relevance amid stalled peace talks and rising Hamas influence.
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Senator Collins questions Rice on Libya and Kenya in bid to block nomination
A moderate Republican senator pressed Susan Rice on questions about the Libya attack and the 1998 Kenya embassy bombing. Collins said she would need more information before backing Rice for secretary of state. President Obama defended Rice and said a replacement for Clinton would be chosen by him. Other GOP senators signaled they would try to block Rice’s nomination citing her Libya explanations.
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BP suspension: EPA halts new federal contracts
The EPA suspended new federal contracts with BP across the United States citing lack of business integrity tied to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Existing contracts remain intact while BP cooperates with the government to resolve concerns and seeks possible lift of the suspension. no details on timelines were provided.
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