"Thailand's ruling junta on Thursday appointed 200 members to a new legislature dominated by serving and former military or police officers, keeping a close grip on power while taking a small step …
In Xinjiang, Veils Signal Conservative Shift Among Uighurs
" China—It's midmorning in the grand bazaar of this oasis city in western China, and as the crowds begin to swell, the growing influence of conservative Islam is clearly visible among the women …
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Marine Le Pen could knock out Socialists in French president race: poll
"French far-right leader Marine Le Pen would reach the final round of a presidential election if voters were to vote now, winning more votes than any mainstream party in the first round, a poll showed …
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Arab Leaders, Viewing Hamas as Worse Than Israel, Stay Silent
"Battling Palestinian militants in Gaza two years ago, Israel found itself pressed from all sides by unfriendly Arab neighbors to end the fighting. Not this time." Source: Arab Leaders, Viewing Hamas …
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State-Appointed Muslim Leader Killed in China
"The state-approved leader of China's largest mosque by size was killed in the far western Chinese city of Kashgar, according to multiple accounts, in the latest violence in a region beset by ethnic …
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Burundi ruling party intimidating rivals ahead of polls
"Burundi’s ruling party is carrying out a ‘relentless campaign of intimidation’ against opposition and critics, ahead of presidential elections next year, Amnesty International said on Tuesday. ‘The …
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U.S. Says Russia Tested Cruise Missile, Violating Treaty
"The United States has concluded that Russia violated a landmark arms control treaty by testing a prohibited ground-launched cruise missile, according to senior American officials, a finding that was …
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Australia issues arrest warrants over Syria severed head photos
"Australia has issued arrest warrants for a pair of Australian citizens believed to be fighting in Syria, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Tuesday, after images emerged of the …
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U.S. releases images it says show Russia has fired artillery over border into Ukraine
"The Obama administration on Sunday released overhead surveillance images it said were evidence that Russia has fired artillery rounds from its side of the border against Ukrainian military units. The …
North Korea Fires Short-Range Missile Into Sea
"North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into waters off its east coast on Saturday, a South Korean defense official said, adding to its high number of weapons tests this year. The launch …
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