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Two Western journalists killed in Syria
2012-02-22 07:44:16
The Sunday Times' Marie Colvin and French journalist Remi Olchik were reportedly killed today amid shelling from Syrian government forces in Homs.
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Australian foreign minister Rudd resigns
2012-02-22 07:08:16
Kevin Rudd, the Australian foreign minister, has resigned, his office said Wednesday, amid speculation that he may mount a leadership challenge to Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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Yemen election: Short on candidates, long on hope
2012-02-22 05:15:19
There is only one name on the ballot Tuesday as Yemen goes to the polls to replace longtime ruler Ali Abdullah Saleh. And yet, the election is a historic one because it signifies the formal end of Saleh's 33-year reign.
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Tibetans cancel New Year celebrations
2012-02-22 04:33:17
Wednesday marks Losar, or the Tibetan New Year, but there will be no music, chanting, spectacular costumes or pageantry this year.
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U.N. experts leave Iran without nuclear agreement
2012-02-22 04:29:07
Two days of talks with Iran have failed to produce agreement on how to verify that Iran's nuclear program remains peaceful, the International Atomic Energy Agency announced Tuesday.
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Police subdue rioting inmates in Bali
2012-02-22 04:24:38
Hundreds of Indonesian police officers charged into a prison in Bali on Wednesday to subdue rioting inmates who had set a building on fire and thrown stones at firefighters.
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U.S.: Arming Syrian opposition possible
2012-02-22 03:16:19
Syrians pleading for help in stopping a government-led slaughter might have fresh hope, as the United States called for more international action and hinted that arming the opposition isn't out of the question.
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Defense to make final pitch in Mubarak trial
2012-02-22 03:05:20
The defense will give closing remarks Wednesday in the trial of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak after prosecutors demanded the former president be held responsible for the deaths of protesters during the clashes that led to his ouster last year.
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Megaupload founder Dotcom released on bail
2012-02-22 00:05:42
A New Zealand court on Wednesday released on bail Kim Dotcom, the millionaire founder of the file-sharing website Megaupload, after a judge said Dotcom did not appear to have funds available to flee.
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Mexico: American likely hit by Juarez bullet
2012-02-21 21:25:00
A bullet thought to have been from a shootout between carjackers and municipal police in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, struck a woman walking in neighboring El Paso, Texas, Tuesday morning, El Paso's mayor told CNN.
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More child soldiers in Somalia fighting
2012-02-21 20:22:53
Children as young as 10 years old increasingly face horrific abuse in war-torn Somalia as the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab has targeted them to replenish its diminishing ranks of fighters, according to a Human Rights Watch report released Tuesday.
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Official: Burned Qurans had 'extremist inscriptions'
2012-02-21 17:59:56
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan on Tuesday, spurred by reports that soldiers had burned a copy of the Quran at the base.
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Chavez says he will undergo surgery for lesion
2012-02-21 16:48:28
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday that he will need to undergo surgery to remove a lesion found in the same area where doctors removed a cancerous tumor from his body last year.
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Strauss-Kahn questioned over alleged prostitution ring
2012-02-21 13:58:01
Dominique Strauss Khan, the former International Monetary Fund chief, is scheduled to be questioned Tuesday by authorities investigating an alleged prostitution ring operating out of two hotels in France.
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Pakistan vows to arrest Musharraf for Bhutto assassination
2012-02-21 10:18:44
Pakistani authorities vowed Tuesday to use the international police agency Interpol to arrest former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in connection with the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
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Senegal's slave trade horrors
2012-02-21 09:23:00
A short ferry ride away from Dakar, lies the quiet and picturesque Goree Island. Three kilometers off the coast, the Senegalese island is tiny and easily accessible by foot.
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Eurozone approves second bailout for Greece
2012-02-21 08:16:00
Eurozone finance ministers sealed a deal Tuesday morning for a second bailout for Greece, including ?130 billion ($173 billion) in new financing.
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Iran threatens pre-emptive action
2012-02-21 07:58:58
Iran warned Tuesday it would strike against an "enemy" threatening it if needed to protect its national interests -- even if the enemy didn't attack first.
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Will Iran tensions lead to war?
2012-02-21 07:21:02
In the face of economic sanctions and international condemnation, Iran remains defiant over its nuclear energy program.
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Prosecution makes final pitch in Mubarak trial
2012-02-21 06:41:09
Prosecutors in the trial of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak offered their closing remarks on Monday, demanding the former president be held responsible for the deaths of protesters during the clashes that led to his ouster last year, state media reported.
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More suspects sought in Bangkok blasts
2012-02-21 06:15:15
The Thai police are seeking more suspects in connection with the series of bombs that went off in Bangkok last week as they try to piece together the facts in a murky affair that has fueled accusations between Israel and Iran.
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Afghan police say they intercepted would-be child bombers
2012-02-21 05:32:53
Afghan police have intercepted 41 children whom insurgents were planning to use as suicide bombers, an Interior Ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
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Myanmar to consider election monitors
2012-02-21 05:19:44
The Myanmar government will "seriously consider" accepting observers from neighboring countries to monitor elections taking place in April, a regional organization said Tuesday.
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300 Cameroon elephants poached
2012-02-20 18:21:22
Poachers in search of ivory in northern Cameroon have slaughtered nearly 300 elephants for their tusks since mid-January, according to the country's minister of forestry and wildlife.
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Mexican prison riot kills 44
2012-02-20 16:13:03
Authorities are investigating what caused clashes that left at least 44 dead in a northern Mexico prison -- and whether any inmates escaped.
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U.N. nuclear watchdog agency in Iran for more talks
2012-02-20 16:04:33
Officials with the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency begin a second round of talks Monday with Iranian officials over the country's nuclear program, a day after Tehran cut off crude exports to British and French companies in retaliation for a new round of sanctions imposed on the regime.
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U.S. senators to meet with Egypt over accused NGO workers
2012-02-20 14:11:18
A delegation of three U.S. senators, including Arizona Sen. John McCain, were in Egypt on Monday to meet with the country's military leaders and discuss the case of 19 American workers who face charges as part of an Egyptian crackdown on nongovernmental organizations.
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Fighting for survival inside Syrian shelter
2012-02-20 12:10:09
CNN's Arwa Damon and her crew find desperate, fearful Syrians struggling to stay alive in a bunker in Homs.
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2 teens sent to prison for S. Korean bullying suicide
2012-02-20 08:41:38
A South Korean court sentenced two teenagers to prison terms Monday after they admitted bullying a school classmate until he committed suicide.
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Opinion: How Iranian film unites
2012-02-20 07:06:38
When Iranian director Asghar Farhadi accepted his Golden Globe for best foreign film last month, he spoke a few words of thanks, paused and announced he wanted to say something about his people. Two nations held their breath.
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Estonian Accused of Spying for Russia
2012-02-22 11:53:00
An official with Estonia?s security police has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia.
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Russia, Iran Oppose Foreign Interference in Syria
2012-02-22 11:51:00
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke out on Wednesday against foreign interference in Syrian internal affairs, the Kremlin said.
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Protests in Syria
2012-02-22 11:51:00
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Forty Dead, Up to 550 Injured in Argentine Train Crash
2012-02-22 10:05:00
At least 40 people were killed and hundreds were injured when a commuter train rammed the wall at a station in Argentinean capital Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
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Saudi Arabia King: Current Dialogue on Syria 'Useless'
2012-02-22 09:53:00
Saudi Arabian King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud told Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that any dialogue on the Syrian crisis resolution is "useless" at the moment, Saudi Arabian SPA agency reported on Wednesday.
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Gazprom Accuses Ukraine of Gas Siphoning
2012-02-22 09:51:00
Ukraine illegally siphoned off up to 40 million cubic meters of Russian natural gas for Europe over several days this month, Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said on Wednesday.
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Russia Hopes to Restore Relations with Georgia ? Putin
2012-02-22 08:32:00
Russia hopes to restore friendly relations with the Georgian people, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the commanders of divisions and brigades of the Russian Armed Forces.
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Moscow Lauds Presidential Elections in Yemen
2012-02-22 08:26:00
Russia has lauded Yemeni efforts in organizing and carrying out early presidential elections in the Arab state amid political uncertainty and spreading anarchy, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Wednesday.
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Protests against Yemeni president Saleh
2012-02-22 08:26:00
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Nothing Can Convince Iran to Halt Nuke Plans ? Analysts
2012-02-22 08:21:00
As experts from the UN nuclear watchdog return home after unsuccessful attempts to inspect Iranian military sites, Russian analysts are unanimous that there are no diplomatic means that would convince Tehran to quit its atomic plans.
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Medvedev Orders Gazprom to Build South Stream with Maximum Capacity
2012-02-22 07:46:00
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday instructed Gazprom to build the South Stream gas pipeline intended to carry natural gas to Europe with a maximum annual capacity of 63 billion cubic meters.
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Fitch Downgrades Greece Ratings to Pre-Default Level
2012-02-22 06:25:00
International rating agency Fitch has downgraded Greece's long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings to C from CCC and affirmed the short-term foreign currency rating at C, the agency said on Wednesday.
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IAEA Inspectors Barred from Iran Military Site
2012-02-22 06:11:00
The UN?s atomic watchdog said on Wednesday it failed to gain access to a key Iranian military site.
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U.S. to Remain Priority in Russian Foreign Policy - Medvedev
2012-02-22 05:50:00
Russia will continue to expand its relations with the United States, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday after newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul presented his letter of credence to the Kremlin.
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Ukraine Rejects Utility Hikes in IMF Loan Talks
2012-02-22 05:41:00
Kiev is against raising household utility charges and housing maintenance fees as a condition set by the International Monetary Fund to provide a new loan tranche, Vice Premier and Social Policy Minister Serhiy Tyhypko said on Wednesday.
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Middle East Conflict
2012-02-22 05:01:00
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Peace Talks with Israel Stalled, But Not Over - Abbas
2012-02-22 05:01:00
Peace Negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis have stalled, but there is still hope to continue the dialogue, Egyptian newspaper Al-Masri al-Yaum reported on Wednesday, quoting Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
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Ukraine Lawmakers Restrict Rights of Gambling Addicts
2012-02-22 04:21:00
Ukraine?s parliament voted on Wednesday in favor of limiting the rights of gambling abusers, putting them on a level with alcoholics and drug addicts, UNIAN news agency reported.
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Azerbaijan says it Uncovered Iran-linked Terrorist Group
2012-02-22 02:23:00
Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry has said it uncovered a terrorist group with links to Iran?s Revolutionary Guard Corps Sepah and Lebanon?s Hezbollah, a state broadcaster reported.
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Abkhaz President Survives 5th Assassination Attempt
2012-02-22 02:18:00
The Abkhazian President Alexander Ankvab survived an assassination attempt on Wednesday morning, the fifth since 2005, said a spokesman of the Interior Ministry.
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Hillary Clinton to Go on Four-Nation Trip
2012-02-21 20:59:00
U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton will on February 23 start a tour of Britain, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
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Eight New Ambassadors to Present Credentials to Medvedev
2012-02-21 15:57:00
Eight new ambassadors will on Wednesday present their credentials to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
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Main News of February 21
2012-02-21 13:59:00
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Yamadayev?s Murder Suspect Hospitalized in Moscow
2012-02-21 12:40:00
Zelimkhan Mazayev, wanted by Interpol on charges of murdering Russian Army Commander Sulim Yamadayev, was hospitalized in Moscow with a gun wound, Gazeta.ru reported on Tuesday.
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Russian, Israeli Tourists Occupy Goan Villages - Indian MP
2012-02-21 11:41:00
A member of the Indian parliament?s upper house voiced concern over Russian and Israeli tourists occupying villages in the Indian resort state of Goa, IANS news agency reported on Tuesday.
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Russian Tycoon?s Yacht Crew Saves Divers in Caribbean
2012-02-21 10:50:00
The crew of a yacht belonging to Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov has saved the lives of a group of divers who got into trouble in the Caribbean Sea when their boat was wrecked by strong waves, the Komsomolskaya Pravda daily newspaper reported on Tuesday.
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U.S. missile shield in Europe
2012-02-21 08:13:00
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Belarus to Deploy More Russian Missile Defense Systems
2012-02-21 07:19:00
Belarus will equip a second missile battery with Russian Tor-M2 (SA-15 Gauntlet) air defense systems before the end of the current year, Defense Minister Yury Zhdobin said on Tuesday.
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Strauss-Kahn Questioned Over Orgies with Prostitutes
2012-02-21 04:49:00
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former head of the International Monetary Fund, was summoned for questioning by the French police over suspicion of his involvement in organizing a prostitution ring and misuse of corporate funds, French media reported on Tuesday.
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Russian Stocks Shrug Off Greek Bailout Deal
2012-02-21 03:47:00
Russian stocks ignored a second 130-billion euro deal sealed by eurozone countries and the International Monetary Fund for debt-laden Greece, demonstrating a downside movement in MICEX-RTS trade on Tuesday.
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Australia's Rudd resigns as FM
2012-02-22 03:20:50
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigned his ministry on Wednesday, saying he could no longer work with Prime Minister Julia Gillard, stoking speculation he would mount a leadership challenge and plunging the government into a new crisis.
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Australia's Foreign Minister resigns
2012-02-22 02:55:36
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday made a sudden announcement to resign from his job in Washington, according to the Australia Associated Press.
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Indonesia ready to revise budget to raise fuel subsidy: minister
2012-02-22 02:51:49
The Indonesian government is ready to increase fuel subsidy as the price of the world's crude oil has reached 120 U.S. dollars per barrel, the country's largest news portal detik.com quoted a minister as saying here on Wednesday.
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Kahn faces more questions in prostitution probe
2012-02-22 02:43:32
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn faces a second day of questioning by police on Wednesday after spending a night in prison over allegations of dealings with a prostitution ring run from the northern French city of Lille.
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Philippines' creditor status signals better financial standing: official
2012-02-22 02:38:02
The Philippines' entry on the creditors' list of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was an indication of the international community's confidence in the country's financial standing, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
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Nepali Minister sentenced to prison for corruption
2012-02-22 01:12:57
Nepali Minister for Information and Communications Jay Prakash Prasad Gupta has been convicted over the corruption charges on Tuesday by the Supreme Court.
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Myanmar holds roundtable discussion on ASEAN community realization
2012-02-22 00:17:50
Myanmar has held a roundtable discussion in Nay Pyi Taw on improving status of implementation of ASEAN Community and preparations for ASEAN chairmanship role to be taken by the country in 2014, official media reported Wednesday.
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Hillary Clinton hails Yemen's presidential election
2012-02-22 00:12:22
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday hailed the presidential election in Yemen, offering continuous support to the Arab nation as it confronts challenges ahead.
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Spa shooting kills five in U.S.
2012-02-21 23:45:09
Five people were shot dead Tuesday night in a shooting at a suburban Atlanta spa, local police were quoted by U.S. media as saying.
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Yemeni presidential election turnout stands at 80 percent: official
2012-02-21 23:08:04
About 80 percent of Yemeni registered voters cast their ballots in the presidential election, the Supermen Committee for Elections and Referendum (SCER) said on Tuesday night, after polling stations closed at 06:00 p.m.(1500 GMT).
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Obama urges U.S. congress to keep on with bipartisanship
2012-02-21 21:29:12
U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday welcomed an agreement by Congress to extend payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance, calling for continued bipartisanship to help the economy.
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France eyes to create up to 120,000 new jobs after adopting social VAT
2012-02-21 20:28:54
France's Budget Minister Valerie Pecresse on Tuesday said the government's reform on social VAT was expected to create up to 120,000 jobs and bolster competitiveness of local companies.
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Jordan rejects foreign interference in Syria
2012-02-21 20:27:55
AMMAN, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh on Tuesday said the presence of the Arab kingdom's ambassador in Syria does not mean that Jordan accepts developments on the ground in Syria, the state-run Petra news agency reported.
Jordan is against violence and supports putting an end to the bloodshed in Syria, said the minister at a meeting with the Senate 's Foreign Affairs Committee.
"Jordan is closely following up on developments in Syria," said the minister, adding that he will take part in a meeting for " Friends of Syria" that will be held in Tunisia next Friday.
The minister said Jordan rejects interference in the internal affairs of any country and it supports the Arab consensus regarding Syria.
"Jordan rejects any foreign interference in Syria and stressed the need for preserving the safety and security of Syria and the unity of its people," said the minister.
Jordan has been under pressure recently to withdraw its ambassador from Syria.
Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood have repeatedly called on the Jordanian government to follow the suit of the Gulf Cooperation Council states that withdrew their ambassadors from Syria recently in protest of the killing of civilians in Syria.
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NSA warns hacker group could cause limited power outage in U.S.
2012-02-21 20:26:12
The director of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has warned that hacker group Anonymous could have the ability within the next year or two to bring about a limited power outage through a cyberattack, U.S. media reported on Tuesday.
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IMF chief hails second Greek bailout plan
2012-02-21 20:22:59
International Monetary Fund ( IMF) chief Christine Lagarde lauded the Greek bailout plan on Tuesday and said she would take a recommendation to the IMF's Executive Board on funding Greece's bailout program.
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Yemen's presidential candidate urges successful polls despite violence in southern regions
2012-02-21 20:16:12
Yemen's presidential candidate Abd- Rabbu Mansour Hadi on Tuesday called on Yemenis to cooperate to successfully run the presidential election which is expected to end the country's deadly one-year unrest.
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Russia plans to deploy its first Arctic brigade in 2015
2012-02-21 19:56:56
Russia has planned to deploy its first motorized Arctic brigade in 2015, said a senior military official on Tuesday.
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Venezuela's Chavez to undergo new surgery for cancer
2012-02-21 19:51:16
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Tuesday that he will undergo a new round of surgery as part of ongoing cancer treatment after his Cuban doctors detected a lesion in the pelvic region where Chavez had a cancerous tumor removed last year.
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Clinton to name first-ever chief economist for State Department
2012-02-21 19:45:47
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday she will appoint the State Department's first chief economist, as she laid out the plans for diplomats to promote U.S. business abroad and domestic jobs.
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No enemy involvement in U.S. plane crash in Djibouti: Pentagon
2012-02-21 19:43:36
There was no indication of enemy involvement in the aircraft crash that killed four U.S. soldiers in Djibouti, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
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U.S. pleased by Karzai's willingness to talk to Taliban
2012-02-21 19:40:44
The United States was pleased by the willingness expressed by Afghan President Hamid Karzai to talk directly to the Taliban, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said on Tuesday.
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Obama gov't touts tax cut victory, rebuilding America blueprint
2012-02-21 19:33:47
The Obama administration on Tuesday claimed a long-awaited political victory of extending payroll tax cut and jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed, and urged Congress to take more steps in line with the government to boost exports and rebuild America.
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Iran, IAEA talks to be continued: Media
2012-02-21 19:31:47
The second round of talks between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) concluded here on Tuesday and the two sides will hold more talks, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
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Iran's air defense forces repel mock enemy fighters in drills: report
2012-02-21 19:27:41
The air defense units of Iran's Khatam-ol-Anbiya Air Defense Base "successfully" identified and repelled a massive airstrike by mock enemy fighter jets on the second day of the air defense maneuvers on Tuesday, the semi- official Mehr news agency reported.
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Iranians struggling to fight inflation under sanctions
2012-02-21 19:24:50
"If you stay here and look, you will find (people's) hands are bare. Shopkeepers are all complaining ... the incomes have decreased," Ali Reza sighed, watching bustling people walking past his dress shop in Tehran's Grand Bazaar.
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Iran renews oil cut threats, eyes resumption of G5+1 talks
2012-02-21 19:20:19
Iranian officials on Tuesday renewed their threats to cut oil exports to some EU countries while expressed hope that the venue for the nuclear talks between Iran and the G5+1 powers could be announced soon.
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Greek parties, media give mixed welcome to bailout deal
2012-02-21 07:35:24
Greek parties and media gave a mixed welcome to the agreement struck in Brussels early Tuesday on a second rescue loans package to Greece combined with a "haircut" of part of the Greek state debt to avoid a disorderly bankruptcy in March.
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French citizens divided over reelecting Sarkozy
2012-02-21 07:33:27
The incumbent French President Nicolas Sarkozy said he spent his five-year term working to restore full employment, offer security, stability and more opportunities to France's 65 million people.
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Iran can be "reliable" energy provider for EU countries
2012-02-21 07:32:01
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said Tuesday that Iran can be a reliable energy provider for the European Union (EU) countries.
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Russia not to take part in "Friends of Syria" meeting: FM
2012-02-21 07:29:23
Russia has declined an invitation to take part in a meeting of the "Friends of Syria" group scheduled for Friday, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
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Strauss-Kahn released by police
2012-02-22 12:11:32
Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn is released after two days of questioning over an alleged prostitution ring.
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Western journalists die in Homs
2012-02-22 11:48:11
American Marie Colvin of the UK's Sunday Times and French photographer Remi Ochlik are among 60 people killed in the Syrian city of Homs.
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Greek MPs consider bailout laws
2012-02-22 11:38:48
Protests take place outside parliament in Greece, as MPs consider emergency laws after a 130bn-euro bailout deal.
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Argentina train crash 'kills 49'
2012-02-22 11:37:14
A commuter train crash at a station in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, kills 49 people and leaves at least 600 injured, officials say.
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Obama seeks US corporate tax cut
2012-02-22 11:36:21
US President Barack Obama proposes a cut in corporate tax and an end to tax loopholes, as part of his election-year strategy on the economy.
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Tributes to reporter Marie Colvin
2012-02-22 11:12:30
Tributes pour in for Sunday Times foreign correspondent Marie Colvin, who has been killed in Syria.
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Peugeot boosted by alliance talks
2012-02-22 11:03:48
Peugeot shares jump 12% after the carmaker confirms it is in talks about possible "co-operations and alliances".
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Brit ratings 'biggest since 2005'
2012-02-22 11:02:54
The average audience to have watched the Brits ceremony on ITV1 and catch-up channel ITV1+1 comes in at 6.2 million - the event's highest audience since 2005.
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Verdict on Mubarak set for 2 June
2012-02-22 11:02:52
A trial verdict for Egyptian ex-President Hosni Mubarak, accused of ordering the killing of protesters in the revolution that ousted him, is set for 2 June.
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More bodies from Concordia found
2012-02-22 11:02:45
Search teams in Italy find eight more bodies in the wreck of the cruise ship Costa Concordia which capsized on 13 January as the inquiry spreads.
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Somalia militants lose key town
2012-02-22 11:01:23
Ethiopian and Somali troops capture Baidoa, a strategic stronghold of al-Shabab Islamist militants, as the UN increases AU troops in Somalia.
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The myth of the eight-hour sleep
2012-02-22 10:58:55
Is it better for us to sleep in four-hour chunks?
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VIDEO: Protests spread over Koran burning
2012-02-22 10:28:28
At least six people have been killed and dozens injured in Afghanistan after protests spread over the burning of copies of the Koran at a US airbase.
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Hulkenberg quickest in Barcelona
2012-02-22 10:28:28
Force India's Nico Hulkenberg sets the pace on the second day of the second pre-season test.
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Nigeria rig 'may burn for months'
2012-02-22 10:26:46
A gas-fuelled fire, with flames as high as 5m, may burn for months in waters off the Niger Delta in south-east Nigeria, a Chevron spokesperson tells the BBC.
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Pakistan 'memogate' man testifies
2012-02-22 10:25:01
Mansoor Ijaz, the man at the centre of Pakistan's "memogate" scandal, begins giving video link testimony to a judicial commission in Islamabad.
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Wolves fail in new Curbishley bid
2012-02-22 10:18:34
Wolverhampton Wanderers fail in a fresh attempt to make Alan Curbishley their new manager, BBC Sport understands.
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VIDEO: Lyse Doucet on journalist and friend
2012-02-22 10:00:53
The BBC's Lyse Doucet speaks about her friend and colleague who was killed in the Syrian city of Homs. She described her as dedicated, passionate and a person who got stuck into her stories.
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Inspectors barred from Iran site
2012-02-22 09:40:04
The UN's nuclear agency says Iranian officials have stopped its monitors from visiting a military site in connection with Tehran's nuclear programme.
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Six dead in Afghan Koran protests
2012-02-22 09:39:02
At least six people are killed and dozens injured in Afghanistan as protests spread over the burning of the Koran at a US airbase near Kabul.
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VIDEO: One-minute World News
2012-02-22 09:36:41
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
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40,000 athletics tickets released
2012-02-22 08:46:28
Fans who missed out in last year's Olympic ballot are to be given the first chance to buy 40,000 seats for athletics when the last batch of one million tickets goes on sale in April.
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China upset over Japan comments
2012-02-22 08:38:06
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodges an official complaint with Japan after a politician claimed the Nanjing Massacre of 1937-38 never occurred.
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VIDEO: Australia FM Kevin Rudd resigns
2012-02-22 08:09:30
Australia's governing Labour party is in turmoil after the resignation of Kevin Rudd as Foreign Minister.
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Bonham Carter honoured at Palace
2012-02-22 07:27:40
British actress Helena Bonham Carter is made a CBE by the Queen, two years on from playing her mother in Oscar-winning film The King's Speech.
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Australia FM Kevin Rudd resigns
2012-02-22 07:19:11
Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigns amid widespread reports of a leadership tussle between him and Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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35 years for pregnant teen killer
2012-02-22 07:16:02
A former nightclub bouncer is jailed for a minimum of 35 years for murdering pregnant teenager Nikitta Grender two weeks before she was due to give birth.
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EU court to rule on Acta legality
2012-02-22 07:03:23
A controversial anti-piracy agreement is to be referred to the EU's highest court due to concerns surrounding internet freedoms.
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Life under Somalia's al-Shabab militants
2012-02-22 06:54:19
Teacher tells of harsh life under Somali Islamist rule
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St Paul's camp appeal bid refused
2012-02-22 06:52:54
A legal challenge by protesters to keep a camp outside St Paul's Cathedral is thrown out by the Court of Appeal.
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FRANCE: France bids 'adieu' to the term 'mademoiselle'
2012-02-22 11:47:36
French women will no longer have to declare their marital status on official forms after the government demanded the term "mademoiselle" be dropped. Feminist groups have hailed the move as a victory in their battle against a "male-dominated" society.
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ARGENTINA: Deadly Argentina train crash in Buenos Aires
2012-02-22 11:33:58
A packed commuter train derailed and struck a railway platform in Buenos Aires' busy Once station on Wednesday, killing at least 49 people and injuring a further 550 others. Dozens of passengers remain trapped inside the train.
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FRANCE: Strauss-Kahn to be released from custody
2012-02-22 11:33:04
Dominique Strauss-Kahn was set to be released Wednesday from a French police station after two days of questioning over his role in sex parties that illegally used prostitutes. He is to be issued with a summons to reappear a later date.
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AUTOMOBILES: Peugeot in talks with GM on 'strategic partnership'
2012-02-22 11:07:19
French auto maker PSA Peugeot Citroen is in talks with US automotive giant General Motors for a strategic partnerhip, French Labour Minister Xavier Bertrand said Wednesday. The two would jointly develop parts and engines in Europe.
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SYRIA: Journalists Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik killed in Homs
2012-02-22 10:18:00
The American veteran war reporter Marie Colvin and French photojournalist Remi Ochlik were killed Wednesday during the shelling of the opposition stronghold of Homs by Syrian forces, the French Foreign Ministry has confirmed.
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THE INTERVIEW: Dominique Moïsi, Special adviser, French Institute for International Relations (Paris)
2012-02-22 09:49:41
Marc Perelman speaks with Dominique Moïsi, Special adviser, French Institute for International Relations (Paris). Little more than 2 months away from the presidential elections, can Nicolas Sarkozy still win despite trailing his socialist rival in opinion polls?
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AFGHANISTAN: Shots fired as Afghans protest 'Koran burning'
2012-02-22 09:25:52
At least eight people were shot dead in Kabul on Wednesday during protests where furious Afghans shouted "Death to America" and burned vehicles and shops for a second day following reports that NATO troops had burned copies of the Koran.
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FRANCE: Strauss-Kahn faces more questions over prostitution ring
2012-02-22 07:43:20
Dominique Strauss-Kahn was once again in front of police on Wednesday when he faced a second day of questioning over a suspected prostitution ring. The disgraced former IMF chief has vowed to clear his name but he could face criminal charges.
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AFGHANISTAN: Afghanistan after 2014?
2012-02-22 06:57:18
Life in Afghanistan has changed a lot since the fall of the Taliban regime. Women have gained some hard-won rights, such as the right to an education, to work and to walk unaccompanied in the streets. Although some are disappointed with the outcome of the NATO forces intervention, others fear they will lose their individual liberties if the Taliban come back into power. Marie Normand and Sultan Faizy report from Kabul.
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FRANCE: France bids 'adieu' to the term 'mademoiselle'
2012-02-22 05:12:26
France announced Tuesday that the term "mademoiselle" would be banned from official documents along with any mention of a woman's husband's name, in a move Solidarity Minister Roselyne Bachelot (pictured) said ended "a form of discrimination".
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SYRIA: Red Cross calls for ceasefire as Homs faces shortages
2012-02-22 03:32:21
Residents of the besieged city of Homs are running low on food and water as the Red Cross called for a daily humanitarian ceasefire. Two Western journalists, including a French national, were killed in the shelling, a rights group said Wednesday.
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PAINTING: Version of 'The Scream' to be auctioned in New York
2012-02-22 02:50:49
A version of Edvard Munch's iconic painting "The Scream" will go on sale May 2 at the Sotheby's auction house in New York, where it is expected to yield at least $80 million.
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IRAN - NUCLEAR: UN inspectors denied access to key military site
2012-02-22 02:08:32
A team of UN nuclear inspectors led by Herman Nackaerts (left) has been denied access to a key Iranian military site, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Wednesday. The IAEA was also denied access to the Parchin site in January.
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AUSTRALIA: Foreign Minister Rudd resigns amid Labor party crisis
2012-02-22 02:08:10
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, a former prime minister, resigned on Wednesday amid speculation he was seeking to oust Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Gillard toppled Rudd in a Labor Party coup in 2010.
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GREECE: Greece secures new bailout, but recovery still in doubt
2012-02-21 23:50:45
Eurozone finance ministers have approved a new EUR130-billion bailout package for Greece. While the fund allows the country to meet debt payments next month, analysts say the threat of Greek bankruptcy remains.
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FOOTBALL: Napoli heaps misery on Chelsea with 3-1 victory
2012-02-21 16:15:05
Chelsea lurched to another defeat that left their Champions League hopes in the balance after a 3-1 loss to Napoli in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday.
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PAKISTAN: Pakistan to ask Interpol to help arrest Musharraf
2012-02-21 15:59:39
The Pakistani government is in the final stages of asking Interpol to help arrest former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over the murder of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto. Musharraf has been in self-imposed exile in Dubai and London since 2008.
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SYRIA: Red Cross calls for daily ceasefire to aid wounded
2012-02-21 15:57:54
The Red Cross on Tuesday called on Syrian authorities and rebels to lay down their arms for two hours daily to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians. In Homs and other areas, families have been unable to access food, water, or medical care.
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YEMEN: Yemenis vote to ensure Ali Abdullah Saleh's exit
2012-02-21 15:25:03
Yemenis voted Tuesday in a poll featuring the vice-president as the sole candidate for the position of head of state, in a bid to steer the country out of the anti-government unrest that has gripped the nation over the last year.
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FRANCE - POLITICS: Court rules Le Pen must reveal backers' names
2012-02-21 11:55:31
French far-right presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen lost a legal battle Tuesday, with the Constitutional Court ruling that her backers' names must be made public. Her party had argued that the disclosure would violate her allies' privacy.
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ISRAEL: Israel to free Palestinian hunger striker
2012-02-21 11:36:34
Khader Adnan, a Palestinian held without trial in Israel, agreed on Tuesday to end his 66-day hunger strike in exchange for being freed April 17. The Islamic Jihad member had been arrested "for activities that threaten regional security."
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SYRIA: Syrian forces blitz Homs as protests spread
2012-02-21 09:16:10
Syrian forces on Tuesday blitzed and opened fire in the restive city of Homs in what residents say is the 18th consecutive day of attack. Meanwhile, activists in Damascus say they have blocked roads using "burning materials."
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FRANCE: France's housing crisis
2012-02-21 08:53:44
As Nicolas Sarkozy enters the presidential election race we take a look at the issues likely to dominate the campaign. The recent cold snap highlighted the acuteness of France's housing shortage. Housing advocates are now fighting to make it a headline election issue. With an estimated 10 million French people affected by a lack of appropriate housing, this issue has the potential to be a vote winner. Catherine Nicholson and Marine Casalis find out who is promising what.
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IRAN - NUCLEAR: Nuclear inspectors visit Iran as tensions mount
2012-02-21 07:41:34
A team of senior UN inspectors arrived in Tehran for two-day talks as Iran announced it was cutting oil exports to more EU nations a day after halting exports to France and the UK.
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THE INTERVIEW: Nicos Vernicos, President, International Chamber of Commerce in Greece
2012-02-21 07:13:48
Marc Perelman meets Nicos Vernicos, President of the International Chamber of Commerce in Greece. Although Greece desperately needs cash from its international lenders if it is to avoid bankruptcy, some people in Greece are still exempt from paying taxes. Is there a double standard with the Greek austerity package?
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AFGHANISTAN: Afghan protests erupt over Koran 'burning'
2012-02-21 06:47:06
A crowd of more than 2,000 angry Afghans on Tuesday protested outside the main US military base near Kabul, after reports that foreign troops had burned copies of the Koran. NATO?s top commander apologised.
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SYRIA: Rebel stronghold of Homs shelled again
2012-02-21 06:05:41
Syrian government troops shelled the rebellious districts of the flashpoint city of Homs again Tuesday and killed at least seven people, according to local activists. The Red Cross on Monday asked for a cease-fire to allow emergency aid in.
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USA: Downsizing the US military
2012-02-21 04:49:51
In a bid to decrease US debt, President Obama is planning to cut military spending. With the Iraq war over, and a pull out date set for all combat troops in Afghanistan, the troop drawdown comes as military expenditure has reached a breaking point. However, some disagree with the proposal. Our Washington correspondents Philip Crowther and Stanislas de Saint Hippolyte report.
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GREECE: Eurozone agrees second ?130bn Greek bailout
2012-02-21 03:59:09
Following hours of talks, eurozone finance ministers agreed early Tuesday on a second bailout package worth ?130 billion to save Greece from default. The euro surged on news of the deal.
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FRANCE: Strauss-Kahn quizzed on prostitution ring
2012-02-21 03:14:46
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is being questioned for his involvement in an alleged illegal prostitution ring that operated out of a luxury hotel in Lille. Strauss-Kahn?s lawyers claim he did not know that the women were prostitutes.
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