Obama urges ending overseas tax breaks to boost U.S. jobs
President Obama used his weekly radio address to urge Congress to repeal tax credits and deferrals for U.S. firms with overseas subsidiaries. He argued the tax code should reward domestic job creation and faced criticism from Democrats like Sen. Max Baucus and business groups such as the National Association of Manufacturers who worry about competitive impact.
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Palestinians weigh options as peace talks falter
A top PLO official says Palestinians will study alternatives to U S backed negotiations with Israel. Israel approves 238 new Jewish homes on contested land, complicating talks amid U S election timing and regional pressures.
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China mine rescue efforts struggle as 11 miners trapped
Dozens of relatives gathered outside the central China mine as rescuers battled coal dust to reach 11 miners trapped underground after an explosion. Officials said 26 miners were confirmed dead, rising by five, amid international comparisons to Chile’s dramatic rescue prior to this tragedy.
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France braces for fuel shortage as pension protests mount
France faced potential fuel shortages after mass protests against raising the retirement age to 62. About 825,000 people marched, with strikes blocking refineries, depots, and transport in cities including Marseille. Charles de Gaulle airport ordered flights to carry extra fuel, while officials sought alternate supplies and reassured the public that reserves remain, though fuel stocks vary by region.
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Barbara Billingsley dies at 94 famed Leave It to Beaver mom
Barbara Billingsley, who portrayed June Cleaver in Leave It to Beaver and later parodied her wholesome image in Airplane!, died at 94 in Santa Monica after a rheumatoid disorder. She became an icon of a 1950s stay at home mom, aided by pearls and heels, and reflected on the show's enduring appeal in later years.
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Iran frees American held in Tehran after over two years
Reza Taghavi, 71, an American businessman jailed in Tehran on suspicion of ties to an opposition group called Tondar, was released from Evin prison after more than two years without charges. His lawyer said he maintained innocence and patients with humanitarian release conditions delay his departure to the United States.
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