"Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is pressing ahead Tuesday with his diplomatic campaign to gain full U.N. membership, as the divisive issue of Palestinian statehood takes center stage ahead of the …
Crowds attack Israel embassy in Cairo
"A building housing Israel's embassy in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, has been stormed by hundreds of protesters who tore down one of the outer embassy walls. Protesters demolished the wall, erected …
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US Military Plane Forced Down By North Korean Electronic Attack
"A US military reconnaissance plane came under electronic attack from North Korea and had to make an emergency landing during a major military exercise in March, a political aide said Friday. The …
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Yemen security forces fire at protest, wound 5
"Activists say Yemeni security forces have fired on a rally in the capital Sanaa, wounding five." (Source: Yemen security forces fire at protest, wound 5 - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking …
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Jordan’s King warns Abbas against U.N. bid
"King Abdullah of Jordan advised Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reconsider next month's planned statehood bid at the United Nations, al-Madina reported." (Source: Jordan's King warns Abbas …
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Hong Kong worries about China’s tightening grip in wake of security controversy
"A visit by a senior Chinese leader meant to spread goodwill has instead left Hong Kong fuming over the smothering security that locals fear was aimed at muffling the media and protesters." (Source: …
Rebels battle with Gadhafi forces for control of airport, compound
"As Libyan rebels fought to consolidate their hold on Tripoli on Monday and early Tuesday, reports emerged that two sons of Libya's longtime leader were free despite earlier reports that rebels had …
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Ahmadinejad urges UN to react on Britain riot
"Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday urged the U.N. Security Council to take action over the rioting in Britain, arguing it was hypocritical in its reaction to such events." (Source: …
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London riots: Cameron orders 16k officers to regain control, police could use plastic bullets
"Police today admitted they were prepared to use plastic bullets against rioters if a fourth night of lawlessness sees gangs of youths marauding across London and looting businesses. With an …
Syria Broadcasts Scenes of Wide Destruction in Hama
"Syria’s state media broadcast stark images of the destruction in the besieged city of Hama for the first time on Friday, showing burnt buildings, makeshift barricades and deserted streets strewn with …
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