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Jordanian policemen prepare to disperse protesters blocking a main road in Amman on Wednesday during a demonstration against the spike in fuel prices after the government lifted subsidies. Protesters denounced the king and threw rocks at police. (Associated Press)

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An officer fires tear gas as police face demonstrators during a protest against government austerity measures in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. Protesters clashed with police in various demonstrations in Rome, Milan, Turin, Padua and Brescia. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney emerges Nov. 7, 2012, from backstage to concede his quest for President of the United States at his election night event at the Boston Convention Center in Boston. (Associated Press)

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Paula Broadwell, who ended up with more than a professional relationship with David H. Petraeus, conducted extensive interviews with critics and supporters for her book. “All In,” however, has been described as “part hagiography and part defense” of Mr. Petraeus’ strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Associated Press)

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“Interviews revealed that some lacked the experience necessary to effectively serve as mentors and leaders,” says Air Force Brig. Gen. Margaret Woodward of instructors at the recruit training center. (Associated Press)

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President Barack Obama focuses his gaze on a reporter as he responds to question regarding the criticism of UN Ambassador Susan Rice and the Benghazi, Libya attacks, during a press conference in the East Room at The White House in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan on the sidelines at FedEx Field, Landover, Md. Aug. 25, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) poses for a portrait at his Capitol Hill office in the Rayburn Office building, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Bartlett did not win reelection and will leave congress after serving since 1993. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) speaks during an interview at his Capitol Hill office in the Rayburn Office building, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Bartlett did not win reelection and will leave congress after serving since 1993. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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** FILE ** President Obama focuses on a reporter in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)