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| Rangel declares victory in N.Y. primary | | Rep. Charlie Rangel declared victory Tuesday in a Democratic primary to represent a redrawn New York district, capping a tale of political survival for the iconic lawmaker. |
| Queen to meet ex-IRA commander | | Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is expected Wednesday to shake hands with Martin McGuinness, a former IRA commander turned North Ireland politician, in a highly symbolic gesture in Belfast. |
| Syria describes 'state of war' | | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is offering no concessions to those demanding his ouster, saying his country is in "a state of real war" and indicating his regime must quash the opposition. |
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