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Obama to Use Summit to Push Nations Toward Tying Up Loose Nukes -- CBS News
As world leaders descend on Washington today, "Washington Unplugged" previewed this week's Nuclear Security Summit. Host Sharyl Attkisson spoke with CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Chip Reid about what President Obama hopes to accomplish this week. The timing of this summit follows last week's signing of new START treaty with Russia and the announcement of a new U.S. policy about the use of nuclear weapons -- moves which could be seen as major victories for the president, but also were roundly criticized by some Republicans.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemen says seeks cleric, yet to get U.S. intelligence.
Iraqi PM's alliance: election tainted by up to 750,000 fraudulent votes.
Iraqi premier accuses neighbors of meddling.
Iranian anger rises over Obama’s revised nuclear policy.
Mass deportation feared after West Bank permit ruling.
ASIA
US, Russian, Chinese interests favor stable Kyrgyzstan. Fugitive Kyrgyz President warns of bloodshed.
Red Shirts scent victory as Thai prime minister under pressure to step down.
For good of Afghanistan war, US seeks truce with Hamid Karzai. Obama administration calls Karzai 'a reliable partner'. U.S. seeks to ease strained relations with Afghanistan.
Pakistan: 41 militants, 2 soldiers die in fighting. Over 200,000 flee military offensive in Pakistan.
AFRICA
21 people killed in clashes in Somali capital.
New attacks in troubled Nigerian ethnic hotspot.
US calls Sudan elections 'important milestone' despite flaws. Chaotic scenes in historic Sudan election. Sudanese call for voting extension after poll delays.
Africa's drug problem.
South Africa: ANC ditches Malema over Zanu PF stance.
EUROPE
Belfast bombing should not deter peace effort: US.
Ukraine abandons uranium at world nuclear summit.
Russian judge gunned down in 'neo-Nazi' revenge killing.
Poland's acting president reassures nation in mourning. Investigators say no problems with Polish plane. Amid uncertainty, Poland shows political resilience.
Polls suggest U.K. election too close to call.
Greek police arrest suspected leftist guerrillas.
Balkans war revisited: Serbia wants Bosnia official extradited.
Center-right crushes ruling Socialists in Hungary vote. Hungary's right wins, Socialists lose elections.
AMERICAS
Obama demands 'accountability' for deadly US mine disaster.
Haiti's only golf course becomes a homeless camp.
'Mara' gangs battle in Honduran capital; 9 killed.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
The world's most irrelevant terrorists.
US President warns of terrorists with nukes. Securing nuclear materials is Obama summit goal.
Lawyers question Pakistan's evidence against 5 Americans.
Pentagon to brief 2 lawmakers on CIA risk.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Italian judge says profit behind Google verdict.
Fresh doubts hit Europe's Greek bailout offer.
Dow ends above 11,000 for first time in 18 months.
U.S. recovery to remain sluggish into 2011.
Airlines did a better job for passengers in 2009.
US tax bite smaller than other nations'.
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