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UN divided as tanks besiege Syrian cities

DAMASCUS: Hundreds of tanks and troop carriers were deployed on Wednesday near…

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Palestinian envoy urges US not to veto UN bid

WASHINGTON: A top Palestinian envoy said she has tried in vain to…

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South Sudan rebels declare ceasefire, says spokesman

KHARTOUM: A South Sudan rebel group led by renegade general Peter Gadet…

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Iraq to open talks with US on training mission

BAGHDAD: Iraq will open talks with Washington over a military training mission…

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Mubarak turned down asylum in Israel, says official

CAIRO: Ousted president Hosni Mubarak was offered asylum in Israel several months…

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Fairness of Mubarak trial promising, but too soon to judge, says Amnesty

CAIRO: Amnesty International called the first day of ousted Egyptian president Hosni…

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Mubarak trial elicits mixed reactions among Egyptians

  CAIRO: The historic sight of Hosni Mubarak wheeled into the docks…

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HIV epidemics emerging in Middle East, North Africa: study

LONDON: Epidemics of HIV are emerging among gay and bisexual men in…

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Egypt’s Mubarak trial set to rattle Arab rulers

CAIRO: Egypt's Hosni Mubarak flew to Cairo on Wednesday where he will…

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Mubarak loyalists, foes clash outside court

CAIRO: Fresh clashes erupted on Wednesday between loyalists and foes of Egypt's…

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