Putin party loses support in Russia parliamentary vote
Russia's United Russia faced a weakened majority as results from 75 percent of precincts showed about 50 percent for the ruling party. Critics alleged ballot-stuffing and manipulation at polls while opposition parties edged up, with Communists and others gaining, signaling waning support for Putin's core bloc.
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Egyptian election results deepen Israeli fears
Israeli leaders warn the Islamist surge in Egypt raises tensions with the 1979 peace treaty. Ehud Barak calls the first round results very disturbing and Yuval Steinitz hopes Egypt avoids Islamic tyranny. Israelis view moderate Islamists as a possible con and fear regional hostility increases.
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Obama Defends American Exceptionalism Amid GOP Attacks
President Obama counters Republican claims that he questions America's greatness. He stresses leadership and shared values during a Asia trip and New York fundraiser. Romney and Perry criticize his stance as unpatriotic while defending the slogan Believe in America.
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Woman 63 challenges Canada's euthanasia ban in court
In Vancouver a 63 year old grandmother with Lou Gehrig's disease asks the British Columbia Supreme Court to strike down Canada's assisted suicide ban. Gloria Taylor seeks control over her life and death amid a legal battle with prior high profile cases shaping the national debate.
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