Bill Gates to tout Robin Hood tax to G20
Billionaire philanthropist tries to sell 20 leading economies on small tax for stock, bond trades despite U.S., U.K. opposition
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Greece threatened with Eurozone expulsion
European leaders suspend aid to Greece ahead of a national referendum on crucial debt-cutting measures there
Greek vote in early Dec, but no loans until then
European leaders said Greece's controversial referendum will determine whether or not the country stays in the eurozone
Israel test fires missile; Iran in crosshairs
Test-firing of missile capable of hitting Iran come amid reports that Netanyahu favors attack on Tehran's atomic facilities
Israel defends settlement push amid criticism
U.S., EU condemn Israeli decision to build 2,000 new settlements in retaliation for Palestinian recognition by UNESCO
Syria OK's Arab League proposal to ease crisis
Proposal calls on Syria to stop violence against protesters, release political prisoners and begin dialogue with opposition
French paper hit by arson after Muhammad stunt
Fire destroys a satirical newspaper's offices after it "invited" the Prophet Muhammad as its guest editor
Polish pilot: "Huge relief" after belly landing
Capt. Tadeusz Wrona successfuly landed LOT airlines plane with 231 people on board after landing gear malfunction
UNESCO pleads with U.S. to reinstate funding
Agency head says move to cut funding over Palestinian membership jeopardizes programs "in America's core interests"
20 killed in besieged Syrian city, activists say
Fresh bloodshed in Homs suggests Syria is sliding toward chaos 8 months into uprising against President Bashar Assad
"Anonymous" vs. Zetas in clash of shadow groups
Hacker movement aims to attack Mexico's bloody drug cartel, though some seem to have shied away from confrontation
Pilots blamed for crash that killed hockey team
Investigators say pilots inadvertently put on brakes during takeoff, causing Russian jet crash that killed 44 people
WikiLeaks' Assange loses extradition appeal
Founder of controversial secret-spilling site may still try high court appeal to avoid transfer to Sweden on sexual allegations
Japan's Fukushima reactor may have new problem
Radioactive particles detected at Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear reactor, but no threat
Feds: Novel inspired alleged Ga. militia plot
4 arrested for allegedly planning attacks on unnamed U.S. officials; Group tried to obtain explosives, ricin, authorities say
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights in a week
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
2 Native American women make history in midterms
Mike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after losses
All the House districts that flipped in the midterm elections
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
