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Escaped China activist in U.S. protection-rights group

BEIJING (Reuters) – Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng is under U.S. protection in Beijing after an audacious escape from 19 months under house arrest, a U.S.-based group said on Saturday, in a drama that threatens to ignite new tensions between the two governments. The United States has not confirmed publicly reports that Chen, who slipped away from under the noses of guards and eyes and ears of surveillance equipment around his village home in eastern Shandong province, fled into the U.S. embassy. …

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Big manufacturers more likely to embrace "Made in USA": survey

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Large U.S. manufacturers are much more likely than their smaller peers to move production to the United States from China, according to a survey. Labor costs and the quality of goods are the top reasons for companies to consider so-called “re-shoring,” with some companies considering the United States a de facto low-cost country because of its high unemployment, according to the survey by the Boston Consulting Group. It found that 37 percent of all U.S.-based manufacturing executives either plan to or are actively considering moving production from China. …

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Record breaking US lottery prize hits $640 million

It was frenzy on Friday for Americans hoping to win what was described as “the world’s largest jackpot” of $640 million in an historic lottery.

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U.S., allies clash with Russia on ending Syria violence

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States and its European allies clashed with Russia at the U.N. Security Council on Monday over how to end escalating violence in Syria that has killed thousands of civilians and brought the country to the brink of civil war. For over half a year Russia, supported by China, has vigorously opposed action against Damascus by the 15-nation council. …

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Christopher Hitchens, militant pundit, dies at 62 (AP)

AP – Cancer weakened but did not soften Christopher Hitchens. He did not repent or forgive or ask for pity. As if granted diplomatic immunity, his mind’s eye looked plainly upon the attack and counterattack of disease and treatments that robbed him of his hair, his stamina, his speaking voice and eventually his life.

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Fitch warns of U.S. downgrade if no budget deal in 2013 (Reuters)

Reuters – Fitch Ratings gave the United States until 2013 to come up with a “credible plan” to tackle its ballooning budget deficit or risk a downgrade of the country’s coveted AAA rating.

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CIA arrests in Iran? Allegations point to smoldering covert war with US. (The Christian Science Monitor)

The Christian Science Monitor – A smoldering covert war pitting the United States against Iran took a new turn this week as Iranian officials announced the arrests of a dozen âCIA spiesâ they said were targeting the countryâs nuclear program.

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Obama insists US does not fear China (AP)

AP – President Barack Obama insisted Wednesday that the United States does not fear China, even as he announced a new security agreement with Australia that is widely viewed as a response to China’s growing aggressiveness.

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Israeli Ambassador Oren: US, Israel have "tactical" differences in pursuit of peace (The Christian Science Monitor)

The Christian Science Monitor – Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren grew up in the United States, then became an Israeli citizen. He has a PhD from Princeton University, is a bestselling author, and served in the Israel Defense Forces. He became ambassador in 2009. He was guest speaker at the Monitor breakfast on Oct. 25 in Washington.

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Israeli Ambassador Oren: US, Israel have "tactical" differences in pursuit of peace
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20 killed in Syria despite Assad’s pledge to UN (AP)

AP – Syrian security forces killed at least 20 protesters Friday despite promises by President Bashar Assad that the military operations against the 5-month-old uprising are over.

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Escaped China activist in U.S. protection-rights group

Big manufacturers more likely to embrace "Made in USA": survey

Record breaking US lottery prize hits $640 million

U.S., allies clash with Russia on ending Syria violence

Christopher Hitchens, militant pundit, dies at 62 (AP)

Fitch warns of U.S. downgrade if no budget deal in 2013 (Reuters)

CIA arrests in Iran? Allegations point to smoldering covert war with US. (The Christian Science Monitor)

Obama insists US does not fear China (AP)

Israeli Ambassador Oren: US, Israel have "tactical" differences in pursuit of peace (The Christian Science Monitor)

20 killed in Syria despite Assad’s pledge to UN (AP)

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