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US President Barack Obama has imposed new sanctions on Iran's central bank

Obama imposes new sanctions on Iran

US President Barack Obama unveiled new sanctions on Iran's central bank Monday, tightening an economic choke hold with speculation rampant over a possible Israeli strike on Tehran's nuclear program Full Story


Britain recalls ambassador to Syria: Hague

Britain recalls ambassador to Syria: Hague

LONDON: Britain has recalled its ambassador to Syria for consultations in protest as the regime intensifies its vi Full Story

Gunmen kill five in Libyan refugee camp: hospital staff

By Oliver Holmes and Taha ZargounTRIPOLI -Reuters- - Gunmen killed five Libyan refugees at their camp in a Tripoli suburb Monday, residents and hospital sources said, underscoring the volatility in the country months after Muammar Gaddafi's overthrow. Full Story

Philippine quake kills 43

Philippine quake kills 43

MANILA: At least 43 people were killed when a powerful earthquake triggered landslides, collapsed homes and smashe Full Story

Ron Paul reimbursed twice for airline tickets: report

WASHINGTON -Reuters- - Republican White House candidate and champion for smaller government Ron Paul appears to have been reimbursed twice for travel between his congressional district and Washington with both taxpayer and campaign funds, the Roll Call newspaper said on Monday. Full Story

Factbox: Sticking points in Greek rescue deal talks

ATHENS -Reuters- - Greece let yet another deadline slip on Monday for responding to painful terms for a new 130-billion euro EU/IMF bailout, as German Chancellor Angela Merkel made clear Europe's patience is wearing thin. Full Story

Iran boosts nuclear work in bunker: diplomats

By Fredrik DahlVIENNA -Reuters- - Iran is believed to be expanding uranium enrichment activity deep inside a mountain, diplomatic sources said Monday, a move likely to add to tension with Western powers that suspect Tehran is seeking nuclear weapons capability. Full Story

Queen Elizabeth II marks 60-year reign

Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she leaves the Sunday Service at West Newton Church

Queen Elizabeth II on Monday visited a town hall and a school 60 years to the day since she ascended to the throne after the sudden death of her father George VI Full Story

Brazilian police surround legislature in Salvador

The police strike began six days ago and has led to at least 83 murders mainly in Salvador

Thousands of police strikers occupying part of the state legislature in the tense northeastern Brazilian city of Salvador vowed to resist Monday if government troops moved to evict them amid escalating violence reported to have claimed 83 lives Full Story

Merkel: we refuse to accept a Greek bankruptcy

BERLIN -Reuters- - 801Germany will not accept Greece going bankrupt, Chancellor Angela Merkel said in an interview on Monday. Full Story

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