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Ahmadinejad's close aide Esfandiar Rahim Mashaie was barred from running in the Iranian Presidential election on Tuesday but the President said he'll take up the matter with the Supreme Leader Full Story »
World Bank President, Jim Yong Kim, on Tuesday announced that in light of a recent request by Jordan, the World Bank will provide financial aid to the country to help with its economy and the growing number of refugees. Full Story »
A 12 year old boy was seriously wounded when he was shot by Israeli forces in the West Bank on Tuesday. Full Story »
The talks will serve as a warm up to the US-Russia backed peace initiative, touted to take place in June Full Story »
BUSINESS
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Saudi economic growth will slow to 4.4 percent in 2013 from 6.8 percent last year due to an expected fall in oil production, and cuts in government spending, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
BLOGS ROUNDUP
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In what sounds like a Mel Gibson movie, the Egyptian Army had refused to pay the ransom and are instead attacking the kidnappers. Turns out-- it worked!; Lebanese prof accused of rape; 'Xbox One revealed; and opposition to a Saudi 'White Ribbon' campaign.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Dubai's top breast cancer doc affirms Angelina Jolie's decision to get a double mastectomy, and now even Jennifer Aniston (Brad's former love) is moved to tears over her bravery.
SPORTS
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The Spain international has spoken of his desire to play against the five-time World Cup winners at the famous stadium in Rio de Janeiro
