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The landslide win by moderate Hassan Rowhani was driven largely by voters frustrated with Iran's sagging economy and his unexpected adoption of the reformist cause. Iran's next president called 'diplomat sheik' by supportersTEHRAN — A week ago, many observers viewed Iran's presidential election as a horse-race among conservative hard-liners hostile to... To Syria's loyalist stronghold of Tartus, victory seems imminentTARTUS, Syria — War may be ravaging much of Syria, but there is no sign of conflict on bustling streets here, where diners wearing... Obama returns to Berlin, no longer a 'superstar'WASHINGTON — Five years ago, when Americans had not yet made up their minds on their choice for president, Europe had. More than 200,... |
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