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South Africa blasts UN powers over Western Sahara rights
World
April 24, 2012
South Africa blasts UN powers over Western Sahara rights
South Africa on Tuesday accused UN Security Council powers of "conveniently" ignoring human rights abuses in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. The council…
Sudan says South’s backing of rebels risks stability
Egypt
April 24, 2012
Sudan says South’s backing of rebels risks stability
South Sudan's continued support for rebels inside Sudan undermines the north's stability, despite international appeals for it to stop, Khartoum's…
Amnesty: Muslims in Europe face discrimination, prejudice
World
April 24, 2012
Amnesty: Muslims in Europe face discrimination, prejudice
European countries are discriminating against Muslims for demonstrating their faith, especially in the fields of education and employment, according to…
Report: Israel to start work on Lebanon border wall
World
April 23, 2012
Report: Israel to start work on Lebanon border wall
Israel is to start building a wall along part of its border withLebanon next week to shield the northern town of Metulla, Channel 10…
Saudi boy, 4, kills his father, who refused to buy him PlayStation
World
April 23, 2012
Saudi boy, 4, kills his father, who refused to buy him PlayStation
An angry 4-year-old Saudi boy shot and killed his father for refusing to buy him a PlayStation, Saudi media reported…
Lady Gaga’s new tour outrageous costumes unveiled
World
April 23, 2012
Lady Gaga’s new tour outrageous costumes unveiled
Four of the outfits Lady Gaga will wear for her upcoming concert in South Korea were unveiled Monday, including a…
Fears that Bangladesh moves to take over Muhammad Yunus’ social businesses empire
World
April 23, 2012
Fears that Bangladesh moves to take over Muhammad Yunus’ social businesses empire
Bangladesh Finance Minister A.M.A. Muhith has said the government will form a commission to ensure "accountability" of the Grameen social…
Bahrain says jailed hunger-striker Abdulhadi al-Khawaja ‘in good health’
Egypt
April 22, 2012
Bahrain says jailed hunger-striker Abdulhadi al-Khawaja ‘in good health’
Bahrain's interior ministry said on Monday that jailed activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, who has been on a hunger strike for two…