Obama defends diplomacy as scandal and Spain faces monarchy scrutiny
At the Latin America summit in Cartagena Obama said he would be angry if allegations against Secret Service agents prove true. He urged dignity for U S protectors and warned the clock is ticking on Iran talks. In Madrid King Juan Carlos faces criticism after an expensive Botswana elephant hunt and a hip surgery.
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Social Security to End Paper Checks for Most Beneficiaries
The United States will phase out paper checks for federal benefit payments by March 2013. Beneficiaries will switch to direct deposit or use a Direct Express debit card if they lack bank accounts. About 90 percent already receive electronic payments. 7 million will need to switch, with waivers possible only in extreme cases.
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Egypt election trim hits Islamist prospects as rivals gain
Cairo analysts note the removal of Khairat el Shater and Hazem Abu Ismail from the May vote leaves three front-runners, with Mohammed Morsi as the Brotherhood’s main alternative. Omar Suleiman’s disqualification reshapes the race and fuels charges of political manipulation.
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Cease-fire in Syria falters as shelling resumes in Homs
Four day old cease-fire shown to be fragile as regime forces shell opposition districts in Homs amid arrival of a six member UN observers team. Violence has shown a dip overall but weekend attacks fuel doubts over Bashar al Assad's commitment to Kofi Annan plan while Russia urges compliance. A larger 250 observer mission awaits negotiations.
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