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Britain is a more modest military power, new defense chief says
August 22, 2013
Britain is a more modest military power, new defense chief says
Britain should have lower expectations of its military power because government spending cuts mean it will not be able to…
U.S. soldier Manning gets 35-year prison sentence
August 21, 2013
U.S. soldier Manning gets 35-year prison sentence
Bradley Manning, the U.S. soldier convicted of the biggest breach of classified data in the nation's history by providing files…
Syrian activists accuse Assad forces of using chemical agents
August 21, 2013
Syrian activists accuse Assad forces of using chemical agents
Syrian activists accused forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday of using chemical agents during the heavy bombardment of…
Advisor to Tunisian president resigns
August 20, 2013
Advisor to Tunisian president resigns
Hedi Ben Abbas, senior advisor to Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki, resigned on Tuesday amid growing political divisions in the North African country. “Now…
As Al Jazeera America debuts, five things you need to know
August 20, 2013
As Al Jazeera America debuts, five things you need to know
At 3 pm Tuesday, a new cable news competitor is set to enter the already crowded television media landscape. Al…
Cornered Hamas looks back at Iran, Hezbollah
August 20, 2013
Cornered Hamas looks back at Iran, Hezbollah
Stunned by turmoil in neighboring Egypt and starved of funds, the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas is looking to repair damaged…
Pakistan’s Musharraf charged with murder of Benazir Bhutto
August 20, 2013
Pakistan’s Musharraf charged with murder of Benazir Bhutto
A court in Pakistan charged former military dictator Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday with the 2007 murder of Benazir Bhutto in…
Nigerian army says Boko Haram leader may be dead
August 20, 2013
Nigerian army says Boko Haram leader may be dead
The leader of militant Islamist sect Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, may have died of gunshot wounds some weeks after a…
British police studying new information on Princess Diana deathDi
August 17, 2013
British police studying new information on Princess Diana deathDi
British police said on Saturday they were assessing new information about the deaths of Princess Diana and her friend Dodi…
Hezbollah chief says he is ready to fight in Syria
August 17, 2013
Hezbollah chief says he is ready to fight in Syria
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said Friday he is ready to fight radical Muslims in Syria, a day after a deadly…