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White House task force to address campus rapes

A White House study found that 1 in 5 women have been sexually assaulted at college.

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Obama targets college sexual assault epidemic

President Obama has launched an initiative to combat sexual assault on college campuses, a problem that has devastated millions of Americans, yet rarely receives such White House attention.

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“The resolution cannot be about one man’s - or one family’s - insistence on clinging to power.” — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Syria’s peace talks.

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White House: Ukraine gov’t to blame for tensions

The White House is blaming increased tensions in Ukraine on its government for failing to acknowledge its people’s legitimate grievances, and is threatening sanctions if the use of violence continues.

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Obama targets college sexual assault epidemic

(Carolyn Kaster / Associated Press)

President Barack Obama shone a light Wednesday on a college sexual assault epidemic that is often shrouded in secrecy, with victims fearing stigma, police poorly trained to investigate and universities reluctant to disclose the violence.

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Obama, Iraqi Sunni leader talk security, terrorism

President Barack Obama and Iraq’s parliamentary speaker have discussed formally integrating Sunni tribal militias into Iraqi government forces that are fighting al-Qaida-linked militants.

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Obama to host African leaders summit in Washington

President Barack Obama will hold an African leaders summit in Washington this summer.

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U.Va. officials attend White House meeting

University of Virginia officials outlined the university’s efforts to attract high-achieving, low-income students at a White House summit.

 

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