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Sudan takes austerity steps, launches new currency
July 17, 2011
Sudan takes austerity steps, launches new currency
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said on Tuesday the north will launch austerity measures to compensate for the loss of oil…
France says Syrian leader struggling to hold power
July 17, 2011
France says Syrian leader struggling to hold power
France's prime minister said Tuesday the attacks by pro-government demonstrators on the US and French embassies in Damascus show President…
Niger fears takeover by militants in neighbor Libya
July 17, 2011
Niger fears takeover by militants in neighbor Libya
NIAMEY, Niger - Niger fears that Islamic militants could seize power in Libya as a result of the civil war…
Iranian president urges Arab leaders to accept reform
July 17, 2011
Iranian president urges Arab leaders to accept reform
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged Arab governments to heed popular demands for reform at a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet…
Israeli groups to challenge boycott law in court
July 17, 2011
Israeli groups to challenge boycott law in court
JERUSALEM - A coalition of Israeli human rights groups said Tuesday it would ask the country's Supreme Court to overturn…
France in contact, not negotiating, with Libya
July 17, 2011
France in contact, not negotiating, with Libya
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said Tuesday that France had had "contacts" with the Libyan regime concerning the departure of leader Muammar Qadhafi but no…
Yemen army, tribes in offensive on militants in south
July 17, 2011
Yemen army, tribes in offensive on militants in south
ADEN, Yemen - Yemeni forces backed by armed tribesman launched an offensive to try to retake the southern provincial capital…
Syrian troops enter border town, hundreds detained
July 17, 2011
Syrian troops enter border town, hundreds detained
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Activists say Syrian troops backed by tanks have entered a town near the border with Lebanon and…
Tunisian police fire in air to disperse rioters
July 17, 2011
Tunisian police fire in air to disperse rioters
TUNIS, Tunisia - Tunisian police fired in the air and used teargas early on Sunday to disperse a crowd of…
Heavy casualties reported in Libya fighting
July 16, 2011
Heavy casualties reported in Libya fighting
Near BIR GHANAM, Libya - Ten Libyan rebels were reported killed and 172 wounded in an attack on the eastern…