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After Homs, Syria seen facing Bosnia-style war

After Homs, Syria seen facing Bosnia-style war

Few close observers of the Syrian conflict believe the uprising that began nearly a year ago is anything like over,…
Weapons smuggled into Egypt from Libya increase

Weapons smuggled into Egypt from Libya increase

Egyptian security officials say thousands of weapons are being smuggled into the country across the Libyan border. They said residents…
Blast at Congo arms depot kills hundreds

Blast at Congo arms depot kills hundreds

BRAZZAVILLE/KINSHASA — Up to 200 people were killed on Sunday when an arms dump exploded in Brazzaville, ripping apart a…
A tearful Putin claims Russian election victory

A tearful Putin claims Russian election victory

MOSCOW — Vladimir Putin scored a decisive victory in Russia's presidential election Sunday to return to the Kremlin and extend…
Yemen army toll from Al-Qaeda assault rises to 78

Yemen army toll from Al-Qaeda assault rises to 78

An attack by Al-Qaeda extremists on troops in Yemen’s restive south sparked fierce clashes in which at least 78 soldiers…
Australian state toughens law for Muslim face veils

Australian state toughens law for Muslim face veils

CANBERRA, Australia — Muslim women in Australia’s most populous state will have to remove veils to have their signatures officially…
Obama to AIPAC: Not hesitant to use force to defend interests

Obama to AIPAC: Not hesitant to use force to defend interests

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Sunday the United States will not hesitate to attack Iran with military force to…
Israel, Cyprus in underwater electricity cable deal

Israel, Cyprus in underwater electricity cable deal

Israel and Cyprus signed an accord Sunday to lay an underwater electricity cable between the Mediterranean nations, the first stage…
China lays out stance on Syria, rejects ‘interference’

China lays out stance on Syria, rejects ‘interference’

China warned other powers on Sunday not to use humanitarian aid for Syria to "interfere" in the strife-torn Middle Eastern…
Khamenei allies trounce Ahmadinejad in Iran election

Khamenei allies trounce Ahmadinejad in Iran election

Loyalists of Iran's paramount clerical leader have won over 75 percent of seats in parliamentary elections, a near-complete count showed,…
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