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[08-Feb-2012 19:02:28]
Putin cautions against outside interference in Syria
MOSCOW - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Wednesday condemned the ongoing violence in Syria but cautioned against outside interference "under any circumstances".
[08-Feb-2012 19:02:32]
Iranian parliament summons Ahmadinejad for questioning
TEHRAN - In an unprecedented move, the Iranian parliament has summoned President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to answer questions before it on the government's handling of economic policies as well as on other
[08-Feb-2012 23:02:23]
Aid Cutoff Threats Won't Deter NGO Case
Egypt's army-appointed prime minister says Cairo will not halt its investigation into foreign-funded pro-democracy groups despite what he called threats to cut off aid from the United States and other
[08-Feb-2012 23:02:18]
Biden, Xi Discuss Upcoming US Visit
The U.S. and Chinese vice presidents have conferred by telephone ahead of next week's visit to the White House by China's vice president Xi Jinping, who is expected to assume his country's presidency
[08-Feb-2012 23:02:03]
Turkey Wants International Conference on Syria
Turkey is calling for renewed international efforts to end bloodshed in neighboring Syria, where a government assault on the city of Homs, a center of dissent, is intensifying.
[08-Feb-2012 12:02:49]
CIA to remain in Iraq, Afghanistan after troops' withdrawal to protect US interests
The Central Intelligence Agency is expected to maintain a large clandestine presence in Iraq and Afghanistan after the withdrawal of conventional U.S. troops as part of the Obama administration plan t
[08-Feb-2012 08:02:09]
Madonna to kickstart next world tour in May
Madonna has announced the dates for her latest world tour, which is set to start from Israel on May 29.
[08-Feb-2012 08:02:03]
Strauss says England whitewash in UAE series an 'eyeopener' rather than an 'aberration'
England captain Andrew Strauss has described England's first series defeat since 2009 as an eye-opener rather than an aberration.
[08-Feb-2012 08:02:19]
New Facebook virus scam says 'US attacks Iran, Saudi Arabia in bid to begin World War 3'
A new virus scam is circulating on Facebook that tricks people into downloading malware by asking them to open a fake CNN report about World War III.
[08-Feb-2012 08:02:03]
Assad's UK-born wife's letter 'defending husband, Syria crackdown' sparks outrage
An email sent from the wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in which she has offered full support to her husband, has reportedly sparked outrage from the country's opposition activists and expert
[08-Feb-2012 16:02:33]
Yemen killed 120 in Arab Spring protest
NEW YORK -; Yemen's president ordered a crackdown on Arab Spring protesters last year that killed at least 120 people in just one city, Human Rights Watch says in a new report. The report ...
[08-Feb-2012 16:02:11]
Syria and the seeds of world war
The Russian-Chinese veto of a UN resolution paving the way for intervention in Syria has provoked a furious reaction from the United States and its imperialist allies. Susan Rice, the US ambassador ...
[08-Feb-2012 16:02:09]
US and Israel in “lockstep” against Iran
The danger of a US/Israeli attack on Iran was made clear in comments by US President Barack Obama to NBC News on Sunday. Obama not only repeated the mantra that "all options are on the ...
[08-Feb-2012 16:02:10]
Egypt outlines evidence in case against Americans
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian judges say the evidence collected in the case against 19 Americans referred to court for their alleged involvement in banned political activity through nonprofit groups ...
[08-Feb-2012 16:02:32]
Cameron call to Russia over Syria
Russia has to "look at its conscience" following its veto of a United Nations resolution calling on Syria's president to quit, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. Mr Cameron told ...
[08-Feb-2012 16:02:18]
Minister to visit Jordan
A Home Office minister is to fly to Jordan to try to gain assurances that would enable radical cleric Abu Qatada to stand trial in the country. Downing Street officials said James Brokenshire would ...
[08-Feb-2012 16:02:06]
Shape Up or Lose Military Aid
An ongoing dispute between Washington and longtime ally Cairo could lead the Obama administration to cut off $1.3 billion in annual military aid to ...
[08-Feb-2012 16:02:59]
Egypt's Military Aid From U.S. Could Disappear Over Raid Arrests
Middle East experts warned Tuesday a flap over the status of pro-democracy organizations in Egypt could destroy Washington's relationship with the African nation's ruling military, and ...
[08-Feb-2012 16:02:50]
Syrian Troops Pound Homs as Russia Warns Against Intervention
Residents rest in a shelter in Baba Amro near Homs, February 8, 2012. Syrian forces thrusting into the rebellious city of Homs, killing dozens of ...
[08-Feb-2012 16:02:54]
Results of Syria talks must not be set in in advance - Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The outcome of any talks on ending the bloodshed in Syria must not be predetermined, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, sticking to its opposition to ...