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Malaysian Olympians can postpone Ramadan fast
July 24, 2012
Malaysian Olympians can postpone Ramadan fast
Malaysian Islamic and Olympic officials said athletes from the predominantly Muslim country are excused from fasting for Ramadan while…
Springtime in Sudan: Mass protests against Bashir escalate
July 24, 2012
Springtime in Sudan: Mass protests against Bashir escalate
KHARTOUM — The largest and longest demonstrations against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s 23-year rule erupted last month at Khartoum University,…
Coordinated Iraq attacks kill 103
July 23, 2012
Coordinated Iraq attacks kill 103
BAGHDAD — Bombings and shootings ripped across Iraq on Monday, killing at least 103 people in the deadliest day this…
Sudan, South Sudan meet to resolve bitter dispute
July 23, 2012
Sudan, South Sudan meet to resolve bitter dispute
Top negotiators from Sudan and South Sudan met Sunday in the latest round of African Union-mediated talks to resolve a…
Arab nations urge Assad to quit as fighting rages
July 23, 2012
Arab nations urge Assad to quit as fighting rages
Arab nations have called on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to swiftly give up power as his troops launched a fresh…
Political wrangling leaves Gaza patients stranded
July 22, 2012
Political wrangling leaves Gaza patients stranded
A dispute between the two rival Palestinian governments is preventing hundreds of patients in Gaza from receiving…
Saudi calls for extraordinary Muslim summit
July 22, 2012
Saudi calls for extraordinary Muslim summit
Saudi Arabia has called for an extraordinary summit of Muslim leaders to be held next month to address risks of…
Media: Iran breaks up nuclear assassination cells
July 22, 2012
Media: Iran breaks up nuclear assassination cells
Iran has arrested some of those responsible for assassinations of its nuclear scientists, state media reported on Sunday, in a…