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President Barack Obama takes the stage to speak at Scranton High School Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 in Scranton, Pa.
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 The State 
U.S. spy agency’s push for secrecy seen as another failing of Obama’s transparency pledge
WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials are pushing to classify as secret certain information about lie detectors that they believe U.S. adversaries might use to harm national security, even though... (photo: AP / Alex Brandon)
In this photo taken Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an interview with the German ARD television in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia. Putin has dismissed Western criticism of his government's raids of non-government organizations, saying they must account for their foreign funds.
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 DNA India 
Russia denies visa to US journalist critical of Vladimir Putin
Russia has barred a US journalist critical of President Vladimir Putin from the country for five years, in a move that could upset relations with the United States and has echoes of the Cold War.... (photo: AP / RIA-Novosti)
In this Dec. 17, 2013 file photo, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington.  WorldNews.com 
'Cruzing' Past the True Meaning of Citizenship
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling When U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas announced he had hired lawyers to denounce and get rid of his Canadian citizenship, it makes one wonder if the... (photo: AP / J. Scott Applewhite)
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In this Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 photo, a supporter of former military dictator Ibrahim Babangida wears a wig in the colors of Nigeria's flag and a tee-shirt with a likeness of Babangida, during a campaign rally to kick off his bid for president, in Abuja, Nigeria. Babangida, a general who took power after a 1985 coup, promised to serve only one, four-year term in office if elected. However, many remember Babangida for annulling the presidential election of June 1993, which Nigerians and foreign observers considered to be the country's freest and fairest.  Stuff 
Nigerian leader signs anti-gay law
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill on Monday that criminalizes same-sex relationships, defying Western pressure over gay rights and provoking criticism from the United States. The... (photo: AP / Sunday Alamba)
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UN chief in Baghdad for talks with Iraqi leaders China Daily
UN chief in Baghdad for talks with Iraqi leaders
BAGHDAD -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon held meetings on Monday with Iraqi leaders and urged them to deal with the roots of the problems in Anbar province. "I would... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe)
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Marina Bay Sands The Times of India
There's more to Singapore than Sentosa
READ MORE Ubin town|Solace|Skyline|Marina Bay|Little China Sense and sterility RELATED So over-exposed is Singapore that you are acquainted with the city as soon as you... (photo: WN / Periasamy)
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Black and Decker outdoor power equipment, cleaning products, cordless power tools and outdoor power tools Business Insider
Black & Decker Is Trying To Change Its Image
It appears that Black & Decker is now Black+Decker. The power tool and hardware manufacturer announced a global rebranding Monday that will result in a simpler, new... (photo: WN / akgunsemra)
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Former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman speaks to the media during a news conference in New York, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Rodman is going back to North Korea, and he says he will bring a team of former NBA players with him. Days after returning from his second trip to visit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Rodman announced plans to stage two exhibition games there in January. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) Stars and Stripes
Rodman apologizes for not helping US missionary
BEIJING — Former basketball star Dennis Rodman apologized on Monday for not being able to help an American missionary detained in North Korea while he played there to... (photo: AP / John Minchillo)
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and former NBA star Dennis Rodman watch North Korean and U.S. players in an exhibition basketball game at an arena in Pyongyang, North Korea, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. Independent online (SA)
Emotional Rodman sorry after N Korea trip
Beijing - An emotional Dennis Rodman appeared to break down on Monday as he apologised on his return from a controversial trip to North Korea, where he sang “Happy... (photo: AP / Jason Mojica)
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