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Despite threats, Iraqis make their way to the polls

By Christopher Balchum -- March 8, 2010 Iraq's election day may have been violent but U.S. and Iraqi officials express feelings of success.

Clinton's Talks With Brazil Met With Resistance

By Jesse Liebman -- March 4, 2010 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday in Brazil she has doubts Iran will negotiate seriously about its nuclear program unless the U.N. Security Council approves new sanctions against it. Clinton held talks in Brasilia with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Clinton Seeks Sanctions for Iran

By Jesse Liebman -- February 25, 2010 U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton says a new group of sanctions against Iran over the nation's nuclear program, could be put to a vote in the UN Security Council in less than a month.

Iran Referendum Sought After Disputed Election

By Jillian Farrel -- February 22, 2010 One of Iran's opposition leaders, Mahdi Karroubi, is seeking a referendum on the Guardian Council, the body that determines who can run for office, to strip its powers.

U.S. Dominates, Earns Olympic Record 6 Medals in One Day

By Jesse Liebman -- February 18, 2010 The U.S. Olympic team managed to surpass its expectations Wednesday by marking its best day in Winter Games history by walking away with six medals; three of them gold.

Marjah Tries To Push Taliban Away, But Local Community Suffers

By Jillian Farrel -- February 15, 2010 In the Southern Afghan community of Marjah, Afghanistan, U.S. marines, NATO soldiers, and Afghan Army soldiers are trying to push Taliban fighters out of the area.

Amid Uncertainty, Winter Games Set to Begin

By Jesse Liebman -- February 12, 2010 The XXI Olympic Winter Games are scheduled to begin Friday, amid a sea of questions that leave much about what to expect during the games in doubt. The only certainty is that for the first time ever, the opening ceremony will be held indoors.

Ahmadinejad: Iran Now "Nuclear State"

By Jesse Liebman -- February 11, 2010 Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the nation has already manufactured highly enriched nuclear material in defiance of the West, at a huge rally on Thursday that marked the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution.

Health Concerns For Haiti From Earthquake Aftermath

Jillian Farrel -- February 10, 2010 When the earthquake hit Haiti in January, authorities immediately decided to make all health care free. More than 200 medical groups have flown in medication and teams to help the disaster victims.

Mental Instability Looms Over Port Au Prince

By Jillian Farrel -- February 8, 2010 Since the recent earthquake in Haiti, certain losses are evident, such as homes, jobs, and loved ones. However, as many as 1 in 5 of disaster victims have suffered from trauma, resulting in a loss of mental stability.

Winter Olympics days away, lack of snow in Vancouver concerns organizers

By Gabrielle Tassone - February 8, 2010With the Winter Olympics only days away, organizers in Vancouver are stressing the unseasonably warm temperatures, and resulting lack of snow.

China denounces Obama-Dalai Lama meeting

By Jesse Liebman -- February 4, 2010 President Barack Obama will welcome the Dalai Lama to the White House later this month for a meeting that is expected to furhter strain relations between China and the U.S.

Toyota: software glitch responsible for brake problems

By Jesse Liebman -- February 4, 2010 Japanese automaker Toyota said Thursday that a software glitch is responsible for braking problems in the 2010 model of its Prius series, though the company has yet to issue a recall.

Military Chief On Ending Gay Military Ban

By Jillian Farrel -- February 3, 2010 The nation's top uniformed officer, made a strong appeal for letting gays serve openly in the military, thus supporting the lift for the "don't ask, don't tell" policy...