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Clinton, Gates discuss Iran’s nuclear ambitions

Hillary Clinton and Robert Gates on how US and allies might persuade Iran that nuclear weapons would not be in their best interests.

Hillary Clinton’s Legacy: Ambassador to the World?

Fractured and Criticized Syrian Opposition Attempts to Reorganize

Egypt to Keep Peace Treaty, but Anti-Israeli Pressure Remains

Arts, Culture & Media

Status of Escaped Chinese Dissident Overshadows Diplomatic Talks

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Secretary of State Clinton Announces Easing of Sanctions in Myanmar

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has announced that the U.S. is ready to begin easing sanctions against Myanmar. Sunday’s elections saw pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her party won 43 of the 45 seats up for grabs in the country. Clinton announced an easing of investment restrictions as well as intentions to […]

Top of the Hour: Clinton Travels to Libya, Headlines

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made an unannounced visit to Tripoli to show support and pledge millions of dollars in new aid, including medical care for wounded fighters and additional assistance to secure weaponry that many fear could fall into the hands of terrorists.

My America: Kirsten Gillibrand

In honor of July 4th next week we’ll be kicking off a new series called “My America.”   All week long, we’ll be talking with influential Americans about what patriotism and America means to them.    To give you a taste of what’s ahead, we’re speaking today with the junior senator from the state of New […]

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Arrested in Iran

Global Politics

Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd, and Josh Fattal, three American hikers, were arrested for crossing the border into Iran. Sandy Close, executive director of Pacific News Service, joins The Takeaway to discuss the capture.

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This Week’s Agenda

Global Politics

It’s Monday, and The Takeaway is handing out a road map to this week’s top stories. Our guides are Martin Plaut, the BBC’s Africa editor, and Chris Hayes, The Nation’s Washington DC editor and a fellow at the New America Foundation.

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