Debt talks stall as Obama rules out stopgap extension
President Obama and congressional leaders remain divided over a debt plan with talks focusing on a package that would need House and Senate passage. Obama rejected a short term extension and urged fresh ideas to extend the debt limit by August while balancing tax hikes for the wealthy with spending cuts.
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Protests Turn Violent at U S and French Embassies in Damascus
Syrian government supporters attacked the U S Embassy in Damascus smashing windows and graffiti calling the American ambassador a dog. French Embassy guards fired in the air as Assad loyalists attacked the French compound in Hama amid protests over envoy visits. France reported three embassy workers injured. the U S condemned the assault and planned protests, urging Syria to protect missions and allow diplomats freedom of movement.
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