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By George Friedman There are four permutations Obama might choose in response to the dual crisis. He could attack Iran and increase forces in Afghanistan,

We have reached our election goal,” said Merkel, who is about to start coalition talks with the business-friendly Free Democratic Party. Together with the FDP,

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By Gregor Peter Schmitz Pittsburgh, a city built on steel production, is showing its tough side as it hosts the G-20 summit. The 4,000 police

By Joel Stashenko Despite strenuous objections from New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s administration, New York Gov. David A. Paterson has signed a bill

By Evan Shamoon Meat “ethics” are about to get even more complicated. For electronics manufacturer Electrolux’s recent design competition, first place went to a device

By Sheldon I. Cohen While the Obama Administration says it is trying to save jobs, stave off foreclosures, fight real estate fraud, and help small

By Dawn Kopecki State housing agencies in the U.S. that provide mortgages to low-income borrowers would get as much as $35 billion in federal aid

By Stacy Meichtry The Holy See announced a sweeping overhaul of the Vatican bank’s management as part of Pope Benedict XVI’s push for greater transparency

By Mary Foster Bullet-makers are working around the clock, seven days a week, and still can’t keep up with the nation’s demand for ammunition. Shooting