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Why is Iran still holding US hikers? - Christian Science Monitor

Reuters UKWhy is Iran still holding US hikers?Christian Science MonitorOne year after arresting them on the Iran-Iraq border, Tehran may seek an opportunistic swap. American ...

Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike - Times of India

The GuardianHamas leader killed in Israeli airstrikeTimes of IndiaGAZA: A leading member of Hamas was killed and eight others were injured in Israeli airstrikes on ...

Death Toll Rises to 800 as Floods Hit Pakistan - New York Times

The HinduDeath Toll Rises to 800 as Floods Hit PakistanNew York TimesISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Monsoon-driven floods are reported to have killed at least 800 people ...

Obama Accuses Republicans of Blocking Aid for Small Businesses - Voice of America

Obama Accuses Republicans of Blocking Aid for Small BusinessesVoice of AmericaPresident Barack Obama has lashed out at opposition Republicans for blocking government efforts to bring ...

Tracking Gulf's Fate as Slicks Recede - New York Times

ReutersTracking Gulf's Fate as Slicks RecedeNew York TimesAs BP and its team prepare to seal the wrecked Macondo well with mud and cement early next ...

Mystery File Posted to Wikileaks Afghan Page - PC World

ReutersMystery File Posted to Wikileaks Afghan PagePC WorldA mystery file with the name "Insurance" has been posted to the web page where earlier this week ...

Russian Military Deployed to Help Fight Wildfires - Voice of America

msnbc.comRussian Military Deployed to Help Fight WildfiresVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP Army troops joined the battle Saturday to contain blazes in central Russia that have killed ...

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