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Libyan Islamist commander endorses new government
November 28, 2011
Libyan Islamist commander endorses new government
The Islamist who commands one of Libya's most powerful militias, Abdel Hakim Belhadj, said on Monday he will back the…
Syrians protest Arab sanctions ‘interference’
November 28, 2011
Syrians protest Arab sanctions ‘interference’
Tens of thousands of Syrians protested Monday in state-backed rallies against unprecedented economic sanctions imposed by the Arab League over…
China shocked, Pakistan fumes over NATO attack
November 28, 2011
China shocked, Pakistan fumes over NATO attack
Pakistan's ally China said on Monday it was "deeply shocked" by a cross-border attack by NATO forces in Afghanistan that…
Arab sanctions tighten noose on Syria’s Assad
November 28, 2011
Arab sanctions tighten noose on Syria’s Assad
The Arab League approved unprecedented economic sanctions against Syria, isolating President Bashar al-Assad's government over its eight-month crackdown on protests…
UN sees no need yet for Syria humanitarian corridor
November 26, 2011
UN sees no need yet for Syria humanitarian corridor
French proposals for "humanitarian corridors" in Syria to help civilians affected by eight months of unrest are not justified by…
Doctors with guns
November 26, 2011
Doctors with guns
A spate of kidnappings of international aid workers and the subsequent suspension of aid services to refugees is drastically reducing…
At least 10 Syria forces ‘killed in clashes with deserters’
November 26, 2011
At least 10 Syria forces ‘killed in clashes with deserters’
At least 10 troops and security service agents were killed in clashes with mutinous soldiers in the east of Syria,…
Islamists claim election win in Morocco
November 26, 2011
Islamists claim election win in Morocco
RABAT, Morocco — Morocco's Arab Spring-inspired parliamentary elections saw a 45 percent turnout rate on Friday in the face of…
Yemen president of 33 years to quit amid uprising
November 24, 2011
Yemen president of 33 years to quit amid uprising
SANAA — Yemen's autocratic leader agreed Wednesday to step down after months of demonstrations against his 33-year rule, pleasing the US…
Bahrain used ‘excessive force’ in crackdown: inquiry
November 24, 2011
Bahrain used ‘excessive force’ in crackdown: inquiry
Bahrain's security forces used excessive force to suppress pro-democracy protests earlier this year, torturing detainees to get confessions, an…