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After his hunger strike, Alan Gross’ backers ramp up calls for U.S. action

Supporters of the imprisoned American subcontractor want the U.S. government to ‘do whatever it takes’ to win his freedom from Cuba.

State Dept.: Netanyahu’s P.A. downgrade ‘unfortunate’

The U.S. State Department spokeswoman called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to reduce contacts with the Palestinian Authority “unfortunate.”

Bridging gaps on agenda for next round of Iran nuke talks

The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and the major powers will attempt to “bridge the gaps” toward a comprehensive agreement, the top European negotiator said.

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