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Libyan Islamist commander endorses new government

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’

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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…
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