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NTC chief: Militias may drag Libya into civil war
January 5, 2012
NTC chief: Militias may drag Libya into civil war
TRIPOLI — Libya risks sliding into civil war unless it cracks down on the rival militias which filled the vacuum…
Tunisia says Saudi silent on requests to extradite ex-leader
January 4, 2012
Tunisia says Saudi silent on requests to extradite ex-leader
TUNIS — Saudi Arabia has ignored Tunisia's request to hand over ex-president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali to be tried for…
UN: Thousands need aid after South Sudan ethnic violence
January 4, 2012
UN: Thousands need aid after South Sudan ethnic violence
Thousands of South Sudanese who fled the latest wave of bloody ethnic violence in the troubled Jonglei state are in…
Saudis wanted over Shia troubles turn themselves in
January 3, 2012
Saudis wanted over Shia troubles turn themselves in
Three Saudis wanted for presumed involvement in unrest in Shia areas of the kingdom's Eastern Province turned themselves in on…
Israelis, Palestinians to meet but prospects bleak
January 3, 2012
Israelis, Palestinians to meet but prospects bleak
President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday said Palestinians could take unilateral steps if Israel does not agree to halt settlement building…
Jordan hosts Israelis, Palestinians in rare meeting
January 3, 2012
Jordan hosts Israelis, Palestinians in rare meeting
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators gathered in the Jordanian capital of Amman on Tuesday for their first face-to-face meeting in 16…
At end of drill, Iran army chief warns US carrier
January 3, 2012
At end of drill, Iran army chief warns US carrier
TEHRAN — Iran's army chief has warned an American aircraft carrier not to return to the Persian Gulf. General Ataollah…
Muslims clash with China police who destroyed mosque
January 3, 2012
Muslims clash with China police who destroyed mosque
Hundreds of Muslims fought with armed police who demolished a mosque in north China, local police and a human rights…
Tight race in Iowa kicks off 2012 US presidential campaign
January 3, 2012
Tight race in Iowa kicks off 2012 US presidential campaign
DES MOINES, Iowa ― Iowa Republicans cast the first votes of the 2012 White House campaign on Tuesday, with Mitt…
Islamic group condemns NYC fire attacks
January 2, 2012
Islamic group condemns NYC fire attacks
New York — The Council on American-Islamic Relations is condemning a firebomb attack on an Islamic center in New York…