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Africa

Egyptian protesters chant anti-ruling military council slogans during a rally demanding the release of fellow activists, detained during the army operation that dispersed a protest in front of the Ministry of Defense, in Cairo, Egypt May 6, 2012.

Rights Group Accuses Egyptian Military of Torture

Human Rights Watch alleges military beat and tortured protesters arrested during huge rally in front of Cairo Defense Ministry earlier this month More

Middle East

Syrian Opposition Reports Clashes in Capital

Latest violence comes hours after suicide bomber killed nine people, wounded more than 100 others in Deir el Zour More

USA Votes 2012

Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, May 18, 2012.

Tight, Negative US Presidential Campaign Expected: Analysts

Less than six months before US presidential election, new polls show deadlocked race between President Barack Obama, Mitt Romney More

President Barack Obama participates in a roundtable discussion with local small business owners at Taylor Gourmet in the U Street neighborhood in Washington, May 16, 2012.

Video Obama Campaign Fundraising Drops to $43.6 Million in April

President still bringing in more money than likely Republican rival Mitt Romney More

President Barack Obama speaks in the Rose Garden at the White House, May 12, 2012.

Obama and Romney Locked in Tight Race

Some say its gay marriage, others point to economy More


Health

President Barack Obama joins African leaders, aid organizations to address African hunger, poverty, Washington, May 18, 2012.

Obama Announces Food Initiative for Africa

Private companies from around globe pledge more than $3 billion toward effort as G8 leaders gather for annual economic summit at Camp David More

Business

U.S. President Barack Obama, Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande (L to R) face the media as the G8 leaders gather for a family photo at the G8 Summit at Camp David, Maryland, May 19, 2012

G8 Summit Ends with Consensus on Eurozone Reforms

President Obama says leaders 'absolutely committed' to making sure growth, stability, and fiscal consolidation are part of overall package More

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Video G8 Summit Ends on Consensus on Eurozone reforms

U.S. President Barack Obama says the leaders of the world’s biggest economies are beginning to agree that more jobs and more growth will help reverse Europe’s economic crisis