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Palestinians cheer as UN bid approved
World
November 30, 2012
Palestinians cheer as UN bid approved
RAMALLAH — Embracing and shooting guns and fireworks into the air, Palestinians celebrated the United Nations General Assembly's decision Thursday…
UN set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state, despite US, Israel threats
World
November 29, 2012
UN set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state, despite US, Israel threats
The UN General Assembly is set to implicitly recognize a sovereign state of Palestine on Thursday despite threats by the…
Days before vote, France backs state for Palestine at UN
World
November 27, 2012
Days before vote, France backs state for Palestine at UN
France said on Tuesday it would vote in favor of Palestinian non-member status at the United Nations, an important boost…
Hamas chief backs Palestinian UN bid
World
November 26, 2012
Hamas chief backs Palestinian UN bid
Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Monday that his movement backs a bid for enhanced United Nations…
World concern mounts after Morsy’s power grab
Egypt
November 24, 2012
World concern mounts after Morsy’s power grab
The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have all expressed concern at President Mohamed Morsy’s decision…
Rwanda accuses Congo of shelling border town
World
November 19, 2012
Rwanda accuses Congo of shelling border town
Rwanda accused UN-backed Congolese forces of shelling its territory during a battle with rebels near the border on Monday but…
Abbas to meet Morsy Tuesday
Egypt
November 12, 2012
Abbas to meet Morsy Tuesday
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas plans to meet with President Mohamed Morsy in Cairo on Tuesday as part of a tour…
Syrian rebels fire at, miss Assad’s palace
World
November 7, 2012
Syrian rebels fire at, miss Assad’s palace
Syrian rebels fired mortars at President Bashar al-Assad's palace in Damascus on Wednesday but missed, in an attack underlining the…
UN envoy arrives in Egypt to discuss Syria
Egypt
November 1, 2012
UN envoy arrives in Egypt to discuss Syria
UN and Arab League envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi arrived in Cairo Thursday for a two-day visit for talks with…