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Yemenis protest against regime loyalists in new cabinet - 12/09/2011

SANAA- Tens of thousands of Yemenis marched in the streets of the Yemeni capital on Thursday, chanting "no partnership with murderers," in reference to former regime loyalists that have been...

Goodwill rats help pals escape: study - 12/09/2011

WASHINGTON- Lab rats have feelings, too. Given a choice between munching on a tasty chocolate treat or helping a fellow rat escape from a restraint, test rodents often preferred to liberate a pal...

US tells Syria to protect diplomats as envoy returns - 12/06/2011

WASHINGTON- The White House on Tuesday warned Syria to uphold its obligation to protect diplomats after announcing it was sending US Ambassador Robert Ford back to Damascus to show solidarity with...

Iraq bomb attacks on pilgrims kill 28 - 12/06/2011

"We received 16 bodies and 45 wounded," Dr Mohammed Ali of Hilla hospital told AFP, and a Hilla police first lieutenant confirmed that toll. The police officer also said that a car bomb exploded...

Assange wins new round in Britain extradition fight - 12/06/2011

LONDON, Danny Kemp- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange won permission Monday to apply to Britain's highest court in a final attempt to block his extradition to Sweden over rape allegations after a...

Photographers bring their wars to New York's Bronx - 12/06/2011

NEW YORK, Clement Sabourin- After dangerous, dusty assignments in Iraq and Afghanistan, photographer Michael Kamber has chosen a tough area of New York City as the new backdrop for his interest in...

WikiLeaks chief Assange in crucial UK extradition hearing - 12/05/2011

LONDON, Sam Reeves- WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange seeks Monday to have his appeal against extradition to Sweden heard by Britain's top court, playing his final card in a lengthy legal battle....

Palestinian deadlocked UN bid leaves doubts over strategy - 12/04/2011

UNITED NATIONS, Pierre-Antoine Donnet- The Palestinian bid for membership of the United Nations, launched amid fanfare in September, has hit a dead end and left the major powers wondering if...

Gulf Sunni monarchies fear 'Shiite Spring' - 12/02/2011

DOHA, Faisal Baatout- The Sunni Muslim monarchies of the Gulf fear that Shiites on the Arabian peninsula will rise up against their rule, inspired by the Arab Spring, community leaders in the region...

Flood of sanctions fails to halt Syrian bloodshed - 12/01/2011

DAMASCUS- The embattled regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday pressed on with a deadly crackdown on dissent even as a flood of fresh sanctions further isolated Damascus....
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