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The Obama administration says that it has imposed travel restrictions on 60 Russian officials suspected of involvement in the killing of a lawyer.

US rating downgrade is possible

Market analysts and investors increasingly say that the US could lose its top credit rating even if a deal is reached to raise the debt limit.

China, Japan resume defense talk

China and Japan agreed to maintain stability in the East China Sea and promote the early establishment of a maritime liaison system, as the two sides resumed their bilateral vice-ministerial defense dialogue on Tuesday in Tokyo.

Netanyahu in Italy to rally help for Israel

Norway killer praises Japan as model country

Israelis pitch tents to protest house prices

One of Egypt's ruling generals took great pains this week to reassure his American audience: the military-led caretaker government has no intention of mending ties with Iran, a longtime foe and regional rival.

122 victims killed in Volga ship tragedy found