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Snowden's search for asylum is fruitless so far

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MOSCOW - Several countries on Tuesday spurned asylum requests from Edward Snowden, the former U.S. spy agency contractor wanted for leaking secrets, despite an appeal from Venezuela for the world to protect him. | Video

U.S., Venezuela, World 8:30am EDT

Brazil rejects Snowden asylum request: foreign ministry

BRASILIA - Brazil will not grant asylum to former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday, adding that it will leave the request unanswered.

World, U.S. 8:30am EDT

Column: Why higher interest rates are bullish for U.S. home sales

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CHICAGO - If you're weary of watching the stock and bond market get dyspepsia over the Federal Reserve's possible pullback of its easy money policy, turn your gaze to the U.S. home market. Rising interest rates could be a catalyst to boost sales and prices.

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U.S., Russia remove potential atom bomb material from Vietnam

VIENNA - The United States and Russia have helped ship out nearly 16 kilograms (35 pounds) of highly enriched uranium from Vietnam as part of a global campaign to reduce the use of nuclear fuel that could also provide material for bombs.

World, Russia 8:12am EDT

Poland to demand explanation over allegations of U.S. spying

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WARSAW - Poland, among the staunchest U.S. allies in Europe, said on Tuesday it will demand an explanation from Washington about allegations from ex-intelligence contractor Edward Snowden that U.S. agencies spied on European Union communications.

World, U.S. 8:11am EDT

Egypt on the edge after Mursi rebuffs army ultimatum

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CAIRO - President Mohamed Mursi rebuffed an army ultimatum to force a resolution to Egypt's political crisis, saying on Tuesday that he had not been consulted and would pursue his own plans for national reconciliation. | Video

World, Egypt, United Nations 8:02am EDT

French far-right chief Le Pen loses immunity over racism case

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STRASBOURG, France - The leader of France's far-right National Front lost her right to legal immunity as a European Parliament deputy on Tuesday, exposing her to possible prosecution over a racism charge.

World, France 7:59am EDT

Factbox: Countries' reactions to Snowden's asylum applications

LONDON - Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, who is wanted by Washington on espionage charges for revealing the secret U.S. electronic surveillance program Prism, has applied for political asylum in more than a dozen countries.

World, U.S. 7:53am EDT

Egypt justice minister denies cabinet has resigned

CAIRO - Egypt's justice minister denied an al-Arabiya television report that the government had resigned on Tuesday after the armed forces gave President Mohamed Mursi 48 hours to agree to share power in response to mass protests.

World, Egypt 7:49am EDT

India says sees no reason to accept Snowden's asylum request

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NEW DELHI - India sees no reason to accept a request for political asylum by former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, the country's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

U.S., World 7:44am EDT

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McCain, Biden coming together for Sedona, Arizona forum

These days Washington is not known for bipartisanship, but every now and then a breakthrough is made. It is noteworthy that Vice President Joe Biden, a Democrat, and Senator John McCain, a Republican, are appearing together at a forum in Sedona, Arizona on Friday.