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Greek parties say election likely to be on 6 May: sources
March 27, 2012
Greek parties say election likely to be on 6 May: sources
ATHENS — Greece is likely to hold snap polls on 6 May to elect a government that must steer the…
African leaders send ‘strong signal’ to Mali coup
March 27, 2012
African leaders send ‘strong signal’ to Mali coup
BAMAKO, Mali — The heads of state of the countries neighboring Mali said Tuesday they want to send a "strong…
Economic talks open Arab League meeting in Iraq
March 27, 2012
Economic talks open Arab League meeting in Iraq
BAGHDAD — Drought and uprisings are threatening to undermine the Middle East's economy, Arab officials said Tuesday as they discussed…
Syria accepts Annan six-point peace plan
March 27, 2012
Syria accepts Annan six-point peace plan
The government in Damascus has agreed to accept UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan's six-point plan on ending the bloodshed in…
Turkey’s ex-army chief refuses defense in “terrorism” trial
March 27, 2012
Turkey’s ex-army chief refuses defense in “terrorism” trial
SILIVRI, Turkey — Turkey's former armed forces chief General Ilker Basbug said on Tuesday he would not defend himself against…
Sudan, South Sudan armies clash in border region
March 26, 2012
Sudan, South Sudan armies clash in border region
JUBA/KHARTOUM — Clashes broke out between the armed forces of Sudan and South Sudan in disputed border regions on Monday,…
Tunisia’s Islamists to oppose Sharia in constitution
March 26, 2012
Tunisia’s Islamists to oppose Sharia in constitution
TUNIS — The moderate Islamist Ennahda party, which leads Tunisia's government, will not back calls by conservatives to make Islamic…
Arab League summit to focus on ending bloodshed in Syria
March 26, 2012
Arab League summit to focus on ending bloodshed in Syria
In a historic Arab league meeting in Baghdad this week, Syria is likely to top the agenda, as regional leaders…
French judge files charges against brother of Jewish schoolchildren killer
March 25, 2012
French judge files charges against brother of Jewish schoolchildren killer
A French judge filed preliminary murder and terrorism charges Sunday against the brother of a gunman who killed Jewish schoolchildren…
Israeli court rejects Palestinian woman hunger striker appeal
March 25, 2012
Israeli court rejects Palestinian woman hunger striker appeal
An Israeli military court on Sunday rejected the appeal of a Palestinian woman who has been on hunger strike for…