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Israeli group wants ‘flytilla’ activists put on trial
Egypt
April 12, 2012
Israeli group wants ‘flytilla’ activists put on trial
JERUSALEM — An Israeli group on Thursday called for the arrest and trial of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists who are…
Brazil stresses need for world consensus at Rio+20 meet
Environment
April 12, 2012
Brazil stresses need for world consensus at Rio+20 meet
BRASILIA — The upcoming Rio conference on sustainable development must yield a commitment to manage the world economy in a…
US grabs lead over China in clean energy race
Environment
April 12, 2012
US grabs lead over China in clean energy race
The United States has regained the lead in the clean energy race, investing $48 billion last year to surpass China,…
Post-coup interim leader readies to take over in Mali
World
April 11, 2012
Post-coup interim leader readies to take over in Mali
An interim leader was to take over from Mali's junta Thursday and head a transition government that must claw back…
New clashes mar leadup to Bahrain Grand Prix
World
April 11, 2012
New clashes mar leadup to Bahrain Grand Prix
Bahrainis wielding knives and sticks attacked Shia villagers overnight, witnesses said Wednesday, as pressure grew for this month's Formula One…
Delhi helmet law takes deadly toll on women
World
April 11, 2012
Delhi helmet law takes deadly toll on women
Priya Mahindroo, 25, zips through New Delhi traffic on the back of a motorbike every day to get to work.…
Fighting rages on Sudan-South Sudan border
World
April 11, 2012
Fighting rages on Sudan-South Sudan border
Fierce fighting raged Wednesday as warplanes bombed contested regions on the border between Sudan and South Sudan, the second day…
Tunis in shock after ‘Black Monday’ crackdown on protests
World
April 10, 2012
Tunis in shock after ‘Black Monday’ crackdown on protests
Tunisia was in shock Tuesday after riot police brutally clamped down on protesters defying a demonstration ban in the capital,…
Palestinians seek UN condemnation of settlements
World
April 10, 2012
Palestinians seek UN condemnation of settlements
The Palestinians have sent a letter to the United Nations Security Council seeking condemnation of Israeli settlement activity, the Palestinian…
Mali’s future interim president meets coup leader
World
April 10, 2012
Mali’s future interim president meets coup leader
Mali's coup leader held talks on when he would hand over power to allow the return of democratic rule in…