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MOSCOW – Hamas‘ political leader on Friday rejected any discussion about the militant group’s refusal to recognize Israel, dealing a setback to Moscow’s efforts to persuade it to soften its stance. “The issue of recognition (of Israel) is a decided issue,” said Hamas’ exiled political leader, Khaled Mashaal, upon arrival …

ATLANTA – The sponsor of a resolution honoring Jane Fonda in the state Senate abandoned the effort on Thursday, after a rocky reception from some colleagues and a phone call from the actress’ office. Sen. Steen Miles, D-Decatur, said a representative for Fonda, who is out of the country, asked …

WASHINGTON – Ben Bernanke, sticking with the Federal Reserve’s playbook in his first meeting as chairman, boosted borrowing costs to a five-year high and hinted that an additional interest rate increase could be in store. Click here to visit FOXBusiness.com’s Economy page. Wrapping up a two-day meeting Tuesday, Bernanke and …