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Rubio To Obama: Condemn Russian Adoption Ban

In a statement, Rubio said the ban, which Putin signed into law today, “will not just deprive thousands of Russian orphans of a better life, but will cast further doubt on his commitment to human rights.”

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Russian Punk Band Gets Two Years

Pussy Riot Protestors

Pussy Riot has become a cause célèbre after the anti-Putin group was put on trial. (Pictured: American musicians show their support for the band)

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UPDATE: Obama, Putin Call For End To Syrian Violence

Obama-Putin

“We are united in the belief that the Syrian people should have the opportunity to independently and democratically choose their own future,” the two leaders said.

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Apple Avoids U.S. Taxes By Shifting Billions Offshore, Report Shows

Apple Inc. has been shifting billions of dollars offshore to avoid U.S. taxes, according to the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

Obama To Hold First Meeting With New Chinese President

Xi Jinping was confirmed as President in mid March, replacing Hu Jintao.

Military Offensive Tightens Assad Control Over Western Syria

Syria, Qusayr offensive, May 2013

The presence of Hezbollah militants fighting alongside Assad forces increases diplomatic complexity of two-year civil war.

Reporters Mock WH Over Fox News Probe

A number of political journalists took to Twitter to subtly criticize the administration for spying on Fox News correspondent James Rosen back in 2009.

Obama’s Chief Of Staff Knew Of IRS Investigation

The White House continues to say that President Obama was unaware of a Treasury-led investigation into alleged wrongdoing at the IRS.