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Maldives president resigns after police mutiny
February 7, 2012
Maldives president resigns after police mutiny
The president of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed announced his resignation Tuesday during a televised press conference after a mutiny by…
Romania’s government collapses after protests
February 7, 2012
Romania’s government collapses after protests
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania's government has collapsed following weeks of protests against austerity measures, the latest debt-stricken government in Europe…
US tourists to Israel advised to dress modestly
February 6, 2012
US tourists to Israel advised to dress modestly
JERUSALEM — The US State Department is advising visitors to Jerusalem to dress modestly when visiting certain neighborhoods, or to avoid…
Activists: Syrian forces bombard restive city
February 6, 2012
Activists: Syrian forces bombard restive city
BEIRUT — Government forces shelled the central Syrian city of Homs on Monday, striking a makeshift medical clinic and residential…
Abbas to head interim govt, Palestinian official says
February 6, 2012
Abbas to head interim govt, Palestinian official says
DOHA — Rival Palestinian factions have agreed to name president Mahmoud Abbas as head of an interim government to oversee…
US seeks alliance to back Syria opposition after UN veto
February 5, 2012
US seeks alliance to back Syria opposition after UN veto
BEIRUT — The United States proposed an international coalition to support Syria’s opposition Sunday after Russia and China blocked a…
Hong Kong people in feud with ‘mainlanders’
February 5, 2012
Hong Kong people in feud with ‘mainlanders’
A bitter family feud between Hong Kongers and their northern neighbors sparked by mainland China's increasing financial and political clout…
Kuwait voters punished govt for graft, analysts say
February 5, 2012
Kuwait voters punished govt for graft, analysts say
The election victory by the Islamist-led opposition in Kuwait reflects public frustration with corruption, coupled with the rise of tribal…
Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria
February 5, 2012
Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria
The US ambassador to the United Nations said she was "disgusted" by the vote, which came a day after activists…
Bahrain opposition launch week-long rally for reform
February 5, 2012
Bahrain opposition launch week-long rally for reform
Bahraini opposition parties, launching a week-long 'sit-in' for political reforms at a mass rally, swore on Sunday to take their…