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Second Iceland volcano 'could erupt' in near future

LONDON: An Icelandic volcano neighboring Eyjafjoell, whose eruptions paralyzed Europe's skies last…

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Elton John wows fans at 'memorable' Morocco concert

British pop star Elton John performed before some 40,000 adoring fans in…

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Kuwait court upholds death for wedding tent 'arson' wife

KUWAIT CITY: The Kuwaiti appeals court on Wednesday confirmed a death sentence…

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South Sudan independence 'major problem', says AU chief

OUAGADOUGOU: African Union (AU) chief Jean Ping voiced concern Tuesday about south…

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Sirens wail across Israel in huge defense drill

JERUSALEM: Air raid sirens wailed across Israel on Wednesday at the peak…

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Iraq PM details 'several' assassination attempts

BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki claimed in remarks released Wednesday that…

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Israel PM to be invited to White House next week, say reports

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to Washington…

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Amnesty criticizes Egypt over rights lawyers, blogger trial

CAIRO: Amnesty International criticized on Wednesday Egypt's use of a defamation law…

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No-fly to Germany for cargo of deadly Egyptian scorpions

CAIRO: Egyptian customs officials have arrested a man on suspicion of trying…

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Israeli air raids wound two in Gaza

GAZA CITY: Israel carried out two air strikes on Gaza during the…

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