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At New Arab Debates, opinions divided on whether Egypt is ready for democracy

CAIRO: A little over half an audience of 160 disagreed with the…

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Syria opposition commemorates Hama massacre

DAMASCUS: Syria's opposition called protests Thursday to mark the 30th anniversary of…

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Gaza protesters hurl shoes as UN’s Ban begins visit

GAZA CITY: UN leader Ban Ki-moon came under a brief shower of…

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NATO discusses US plans to end Afghan combat mission

BRUSSELS: NATO allies discuss Thursday US plans to end combat operations in…

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Tense Bahrain under spotlight again over uprisings

MANAMA: The academic who investigated abuses during Bahrain's crackdown on pro-democracy protests…

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Pakistan willing to push Taliban to make peace

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's foreign minister said Thursday that the country would be willing…

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Islamist-led opposition favorites as Kuwaitis vote

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaitis were casting ballots Thursday in a snap vote to…

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Justice Ginsburg visits mark Arab Spring uprisings

WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court's midwinter break is often used by justices to…

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Blatter asks Egypt to provide reasons for violence

ZURICH: FIFA President Sepp Blatter asked the Egyptian Football Association on Thursday…

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Egypt’s army, police blamed for deadly soccer riot

CAIRO: Scores of Egyptian soccer fans were crushed to death while others…

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