Middle East
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Israel's decision to allow some construction material into the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip is barely making a dent in alleviating a crushing housing shortage in the impoverished Palestinian territory.
BLADENSBURG, Md. - President Barack Obama is conceding that tough days carry on for millions of unemployed people, but he is heralding another month of modest job growth in the private sector.
NICOSIA, Cyprus - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed 15 agreements boosting bilateral ties with Cyprus on Thursday, including a key accord abolishing double taxation that officials hope will be a boon to investment in both countries.
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran authorities have threatened to take legal action against gold merchants in Tehran's main bazaar if they don't call off their two-week-old anti-tax strike, local media reported Thursday.
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