"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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Kandahar mayor killed in suicide attack
"The mayor of Afghanistan's restive southern city of Kandahar was killed in a suicide bomb attack, the latest in a series of recent high-profile assassinations the Taliban have taken credit …
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Hamas executes father and son for Israeli collaboration
"Gaza's ruling Hamas government said Tuesday it executed two Palestinian men for collaborating with Israel. The father and son, ages 58 and 29, were convicted by a Gaza court in 2004 of assisting the …
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Alleged Pakistani Agents Charged in U.S. Lobbying Scheme
"The Pakistani government, including its notorious intelligence agency, used unregistered agents on U.S. soil to funnel millions of dollars and illegally influenced the U.S. government, the Justice …
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Government Supporters, Opponents Clash in Jordan
"Pro-reform demonstrators in Jordan clashed Friday with police and government supporters. " (Source: Government Supporters, Opponents Clash in Jordan | Middle East | English.) …
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Security forces kill 27 Syrian protesters
"Syrian security forces killed 27 antigovernment protesters in several towns and cities after prayers Friday, mostly in Damascus, amid indications that opposition to President Bashar Assad is …
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Mullen’s Visit Helps U.S.-China Military Relations
"Last week's visit to China by Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, is further evidence that military relations are improving and will continue to do so, barring new arms …
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Security Council Recommends UN Membership for South Sudan
"The United Nations Security Council has recommended U.N. membership for South Sudan, which became independent this past Saturday. The U.N. General Assembly is expected to give final approval on …
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Security crackdown continues across Syria
"Syrian security forces have sprayed bullets into a crowd of protesters in Deir al-Zour, killing two demonstrators and bringing the number of dead to nine in the second day of operations by Bashar …
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