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China never intends to challenge US: PLA general
A top Chinese military officer told US military brass yesterday that China never intends to challenge the United States, and China’s military equipments are at least 20 years behind the US’ army.
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Protests In Egypt Pose Challenge For U.S. Policy
Egypt is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, and the political instability there could have serious repercussions for President Hosni Mubarak. On Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for restraint in Egypt. For a look at the U.S. response to the crisis, Melissa Block speaks to Tamara Wittes, deputy assistant secretary for Near Eastern Affairs.
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The Next Urban Challenge ??? And Opportunity
Cities are facing an existential crisis. How they can bounce back.
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Court challenge launched to halt new oilsands development on caribou land
EDMONTON – As U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi discussed oilsands concerns in Ottawa, a court action began Wednesday in Edmonton that could deliver another hit to the beleaguered industry.
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Obama administration poised to challenge Arizona immigration law
The White House is expected to file a lawsuit next week. Arizona has raised more than $120,000 in private donations to defend the legislation. A White House showdown with the state of Arizona over its tough new immigration law is likely to unfold next week, when the Obama administration is expected to file a lawsuit aimed at blocking the state’s bid to curb illegal immigration on its own …
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Oil firms challenge U.S. deepwater drilling ban
Oil services companies went to court on Monday seeking to overturn President Barack Obama’s six-month ban on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico after the worst oil spill in U.S. history.
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Democrats challenge Pentagon on Afghan war
In hearings, military leaders say the U.S. effort is advancing
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Dem lawmakers challenge Pentagon on Afghan war
A schismdeepened Wednesday between U.S. war leaders and Congress as lawmakers – crucial Democrats among them – challenged Pentagon assertions that progress is picking up in Afghanistan.
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Barron Intends To Challenge Cuomo’s ‘All-White Slate’ For Governorship
New York City Councilman Charles Barron, angered by Democrat Andrew Cuomo’s selection of a white, male running mate and the overall lack of diversity among Democrats running for statewide office, said Monday he would launch his own protest bid for governor.
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CA Nurses chief DeMoro on Meg Whitman’s challenge to union: “We’ll go one better”
It’s officially a throwdown: Rose Ann DeMoro, who heads the California Nurses Association , says that if GOP gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman really wants to talk to her members — as Whitman’s campaign said today –…
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