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UAE closes Dubai office of US-funded National Democratic Institute
World
March 31, 2012
UAE closes Dubai office of US-funded National Democratic Institute
The United Arab Emirates has closed the Dubai office of the National Democratic Institute, a US-funded pro-democracy group that was…
Iran helps Syria ship oil to China: sources
World
March 30, 2012
Iran helps Syria ship oil to China: sources
LONDON — Iran is helping its ally Syria defy Western sanctions by providing a vessel to ship Syrian oil to…
Israeli forces clash with Palestinians on Land Day
World
March 30, 2012
Israeli forces clash with Palestinians on Land Day
JERUSALEM — Israeli security forces fired rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades to break up small groups of Palestinian…
African leaders scrap Mali trip after runway invasion
World
March 29, 2012
African leaders scrap Mali trip after runway invasion
Jets carrying West African presidents for a meeting with Mali's new military leaders were forced to turn back mid-flight on…
France bars four more Islamic preachers from entry
World
March 29, 2012
France bars four more Islamic preachers from entry
PARIS — France barred four Islamic preachers from entering the country on Thursday after banning prominent preacher Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi…
Turkish prosecutors seek jail for 364 officers
World
March 29, 2012
Turkish prosecutors seek jail for 364 officers
Turkish prosecutors demanded 15–20 year jail sentences for 364 serving and retired military officers at a coup plot trial on…
Syrian suspicions swirl over Iranian hand in Assad’s repression
World
March 29, 2012
Syrian suspicions swirl over Iranian hand in Assad’s repression
ANTAKYA, Turkey — The Syrian rebel fighter pulled a small copper-plated bullet from his trouser pocket, offering it as supporting…
Syria says will reject any Arab League summit initiative
World
March 28, 2012
Syria says will reject any Arab League summit initiative
Damascus will reject any initiative made at an Arab League summit relating to the violence in Syria, a Foreign Ministry…
Libya militias agree to ceasefire after deadly clashes
World
March 28, 2012
Libya militias agree to ceasefire after deadly clashes
TRIPOLI — Rival militias in the Libyan city of Sabha called a ceasefire on Wednesday after three days of clashes…
Paper: Egypt army sees further drop in FX reserves
Business
March 28, 2012
Paper: Egypt army sees further drop in FX reserves
CAIRO - Egypt's foreign reserves are expected to fall by more than US$5 billion to $10.4 billion by the end…