Back From Libya, Tuareg Rebels Aim to Capture Much of Northern Mali | Clashes reported in several towns
Back From Libya, Tuareg Rebels Aim to Capture Much of Northern Mali
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SOPA Co-Sponsors Abandon Bill Amid Massive Protests
SOPA Co-Sponsors Abandon Bill Amid Massive Protests | 13 Senators announce opposition, including five former sponsors
Libya’s ‘Freedom Fighters’ Are Imposing Harsh Brand of Militant Islam
The "freedom fighters" that the U.S. launched to power in Libya after ousting former dictator Muammar Gadhafi are imposing, with the help of residual militias, a harsh brand of fundamentalist Islam which is helping to impoverish and subjugate the Libyan people....
Bahrain Police Again Fire Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas at Protesters
Bahraini police fired rubber bullets and tear gas on Wednesday at peaceful protesters attempting to hold a demonstration in Manama, which had been forbidden by the regime. The protesters remained non-violent as they chanted anti-regime slogans and demanded...
Syrian Army, Rebels Agree to Truce in Contested Town
Syrian Army, Rebels Agree to Truce in Contested Town | Tanks withdraw from area as defectors promise to leave streets
UK Soldiers Arrested on Charges of Sexually Abusing Afghan Children
Two British soldiers fighting in Afghanistan were arrested on charges of sexually abusing two Afghan children as young as ten years old and filming the abuse. The films, which were showed off to comrades, reportedly depict the two soldiers as they encouraged a young...
House Foreign Affairs Chair: Iran Talks ‘A Foolish Waste of Time’
House Foreign Affairs Chair: Iran Talks ‘A Foolish Waste of Time’ | Opposes any theoretical talks with Iran
US Rejects Israeli Complaints, Insists Sanctions Really Hurting Iran
US Rejects Israeli Complaints, Insists Sanctions Really Hurting Iran | State Dept. says sanctions must be ‘gradual’ to avoid high oil prices
UN Slams Gaza Blockade: Collective Punishment of Civilians
UN Slams Gaza Blockade: Collective Punishment of Civilians | Blockade causing serious human rights issues
Yemen Promises Elections Will Occur as Scheduled
Yemeni officials on Tuesday dismissed rumors that next month's presidential elections in Yemen would be delayed, after the foreign minister said this week that the unrest is making the election date “too difficult.” Vice President Abdurabu Hadi, the military strongman...
