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Netanyahu Says Israel May Have to Deal With Iran ‘Before’ U.S.

Why are the U.S. and China preparing for war with one another?

Pakistan-China developing transport link to Arabian Sea

France’s foreign minister, in Mexico to bury hatchet, says U.S. no longer dictates world events

In Egypt, only military-imposed government will meet with U.S. envoy

"The Obama administration tried Monday to step up its diplomacy in Egypt, dispatching Deputy Secretary of State William Burns to this tumultuous capital, only to discover that some of the major players won’t meet with a representative of the United States."

Israel Allows 2 Egyptian Battalions In Sinai Amid Daily Militant Attacks

Five Corporation-Crushing Disruptive Technologies That Will Empower the Masses

I'd be careful here. Anything that is high-tech and high-energy is more likely to benefit the New Aristocracy, which will have better access to such things. -- RF

Japan's Blunt Stance Riles China, S. Korea

Report: Saudi Airlines refuses tickets to Israeli citizens

Iran agrees to 'barter' with Pakistan for wheat

Russian Army undergoing largest exercises 'since Soviet times'

For Russia, $4.3 billion arms deal with Iraq is vital

Are the World Student Games in Russia using 'forced labour'? (BBC video)

Mexico captures kingpin of dreaded Los Zetas crime gang

POSCO may quit steel mill project in India's Karnataka: source

"South Korea's POSCO (005490.KS) is considering pulling out of a $5.3 billion steel mill project in India's Karnataka state because of opposition from residents and political instability, a source told Reuters on Tuesday."

Pressure grows on Merkel to take U.S. to task over spying