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 Opinion: Even the faithful are involved in Turkish protests against increased Islamization
 Fox reports that some IRS 'Tea Party' audits were driven by personal review
 Opinion: Russia likely to focus on 'technically nuclear' weapon disarmament
 Why did Snowden choose Hong Kong?
 Mexican president announces intention to move oil industry from state to private
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Obama urges further US-Russian nuclear cuts
Expert: Obama chose site that 'embodies the Cold War' to ask for nuclear reduction
Woman and daughter held captive in Ohio home for nearly 2 years
BERLIN (RIA Novosti) – US President Barack Obama proposed on Wednesday to cut another one-third of US and Russian nuclear arsenals, stressing that it was possible to ensure a strong deterrent while also limiting nuclear weapons. →
 
Demonstrators on Taksim Square in Istanbul. RIA Novosti/Andrey Stenin.

Opinion: Even the faithful are involved in Turkish protests against increased Islamization

WASHINGTON -- We talk about the political nuances driving the Turkish protests. →

Russian journalist arrested for taking photos in Turkey
Turkey protests will 'change the entire Middle East,' protester says
Nuclear symbol. iStockphoto/Thinkstock.

Opinion: Russia likely to focus on 'technically nuclear' weapon disarmament

WASHINGTON -- Our political commentator examines the likely outcomes of the G8 summit, Obama's visit to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, and the Economic Forum in Russia. →

Obama urges further US-Russian nuclear cuts
Expert: Obama chose site that 'embodies the Cold War' to ask for nuclear reduction
Hong Kong. iStockphoto/Thinkstock.

Why did Snowden choose Hong Kong?

WASHINGTON -- We talk with a blogger about the current political climate in China and the likelihood of Edward Snowden being extradited. →

At least 50 plots foiled by spy programs, NSA official says
NSA aims to declassify data on thwarted terror attacks
Home construction. RIA Novosti/Alexandr Kryazhev.

Increased construction shows US housing market has 'strong legs'

CALIFORNIA -- Construction of new homes jumping 6.8% in May, as well as an increased demand for real estate, show that the American economy might be improving. →

Rights group finds widespread housing discrimination against Latinos in Virginia
New housing price index 'bodes really well for future,' expert says
Twitter. iStockphoto/Thinkstock.

How did social media help organize the Brazilian protests?

WASHINGTON -- Thousands of protestors have taken to the streets in Brazil to demonstrate against the lack of basic funding for public services. We delve into how social media helped spark youth involvement in the protest. →

Observer: Brazil protests tax billions going to stadiums, not healthcare
Major Brazilian cities 'paralyzed' by protests
Email. iStockphoto/Thinkstock.

Obama says US not spying on German, French emails

BERLIN (AFP) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended US Internet and phone surveillance programs which sparked alarm in Europe, saying American spies were not "rifling" through the emails of German and French citizens. →

Expert: NSA disclosure forces US to choose privacy invasion or extremism
How is Bush's Patriot Act different from today's NSA scandal?
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Facial recognition technology 'under serious consideration' in US law enforcement

WASHINGTON – There's a new buzzword among law enforcement in the country. It's called facial-recognition. Once only the domain of science fiction, cops around the country are mining face databases as an increasingly effective tool in nabbing bad guys. →

Surveillance program thwarted attacks, US spy chief says
Senate Renews Warrantless Surveillance Act
IRS scrutiny. iStockphoto/Thinkstock.

Fox reports that some IRS 'Tea Party' audits were driven by personal review

WASHINGTON -- A deputy of the IRS allegedly told Congressional investigators that she personally reviewed 30 applications from conservative groups, contradicting earlier assertions that most of the application reviews took place in an Ohio field office. →

What's next for the scandal-hit IRS?
IRS hearings continue as officials go under intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill
Oil barrels. iStockphoto/Thinkstock.

Mexican president announces intention to move oil industry from state to private

WASHINGTON -- Our expert talks about the decades-long political changes that are driving this decision. →

US woman jailed in Mexico alleges bribery, attracting attention in DC
"Nanny culture" highlights race, class differences in Mexico
Firefighters in Colorado. Photo courtesy of US Fish and Wildlife.

Hundreds return to homes after CO wildfire

WASHINGTON -- At the peak of Colorado's Black Forest Fire, nearly forty-thousand people were told to abandon their homes. As of Tuesday, the fire has died down enough that hundreds are being sent back home. →

CA wildfire being 'treated as a crime scene'
Officials treating Colorado wildfire deaths as homicides as 15K acres burn
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Expert: Getting struck by lighting is more common than US voter fraud

WASHINGTON -- The US Supreme Court has recently ruled against an AZ law requiring proof of citizenship to vote. We examine the rational driving many states to mandate harsher voter ID laws. →

Despite court decision, Arizona voter eligibility law case could continue
Opinion: Rescinding ID laws may make it easier to manipulate voter lists
Obama. RIA Novosti/Sergey Guneev.

Obama defends NSA in Berlin speech

WASHINGTON -- Obama arrived in Berlin Tuesday as part of his European trip, which began with attending the G8 summit in Northern Ireland. While in Berlin, Obama gave a speech that touched on peace talks in Afghanistan, Syrian violence, Russian's nukes and NSA surveillance in the US. →

Expert: NSA disclosure forces US to choose privacy invasion or extremism
How is Bush's Patriot Act different from today's NSA scandal?
Kabul. iStockphoto/Thinkstock.

Kabul threatens to boycott Taliban talks in Qatar

KABUL (AFP) - The Afghan government on Wednesday threatened to boycott planned talks with the Taliban in Qatar announced by the United States, saying the peace process had to be "Afghan-led". →

Analyst: Karzai's Taliban talks in Qatar a part of 'fight against terrorism'
Countries Convene in Qatar to Address Climate Change Demands
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Expert: NSA disclosure forces US to choose privacy invasion or extremism

WASHINGTON – There's been a lot of talk about the National Security Agency overstepping its bounds and intruding on Americans' privacy, but on Tuesday, the N.S.A. hit back, revealing its surveillance program has thwarted at least 50 terror attempts. →

At least 50 plots foiled by spy programs, NSA official says
Opinion: Privacy is the most important currency of the 21st century
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