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Israeli group wants ‘flytilla’ activists put on trial
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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