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Nobel prize-winning French biologist dies - 04/22/2013

PARIS- French biologist Francois Jacob, who won the 1965 Nobel prize for medicine for his research into enzymes, has died at the age of 92, a relative told AFP on Sunday. Jacob, a member of the...

US to double aid to Syria opposition, expand military assistance - 04/21/2013

ISTANBUL- The United States will double its assistance to the Syrian opposition to $250 million and expand its non-lethal military supplies to rebel fighters, Secretary of State John Kerry said on...

Egypt's Morsi says to reshuffle cabinet 'soon' - 04/21/2013

CAIRO, Samer al-Atrush- Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi said on Saturday he will "soon" announce a cabinet reshuffle, but it is unlikely to meet opposition demands for an overhaul of the government....

Guantanamo hunger strike expands to 77: official - 04/21/2013

WASHINGTON- The number of detainees taking part in a hunger strike at the US-run Guantanamo military prison has grown to 77 -- an increase of 25 in just the past few days, a spokesman said Saturday....

Young restless Iraqis grapple with authority - 04/20/2013

BAGHDAD, Guillaume Decamme- After a quick glance in his rear-view mirror, Mustafa smiled confidently. With a flick of the wrist, the 22-year-old launched his motorcycle into a wheelie for the...

Jordan 'forced' into Syria conflict: analysts - 04/19/2013

AMMAN, Ahmad Khatib- Jordan is being dragged into Syria's conflict as more and more US troops head to Amman, analysts say, amid a warning by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad the kingdom could be...

Syria's Assad says West will pay for 'supporting' Qaeda - 04/18/2013

DAMASCUS- President Bashar al-Assad warned on Wednesday the West that it will pay a heavy price for its alleged support of Al-Qaeda in Syria and said his regime's defeat is not an option. Assad,...

Britain bids farewell to Margaret Thatcher - 04/18/2013

LONDON, Alice Ritchie- Margaret Thatcher was laid to rest on Wednesday with military pageantry and pockets of protests, in a funeral that reflected the polarising impact of Britain's longest-serving...

Syria issues new amnesty as conflict rages - 04/16/2013

DAMASCUS- President Bashar al-Assad declared a "general amnesty" on Tuesday that was full of exemptions and sniffed at by Washington, as the conflict ravaging Syria showed no signs of abating. Under...

Obama discusses Syria in talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince - 04/16/2013

WASHINGTON- US President Barack Obama on Tuesday held the first of a string of meetings focusing partly on Syria with key Middle Eastern allies, as he met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed...
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