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EU seeks new approach of accountability, partnership

CAIRO: The European Union is looking into a “new approach” to its…

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Egypt, Tunisia finding that road to freedom is rocky

By Jailan Zayan /AFP CAIRO: After successfully dislodging decades-old autocracies, pro-democracy activists in…

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Paris to Tehran on a litre of petrol at ‘green’ car rally

KLETTWITZ: It's a motor rally with a difference: souped-up "green" vehicles going…

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Syrian forces fire on rally, world pressure grows

AMMAN: Syrian forces fired at protesters calling for the "overthrow of the…

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Obama says West will finish Libya fight, as Misrata mined

TRIPOLI: The United States and France are united in their resolve to…

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Yemeni tribal rebels take over military camp

SANAA: Fighting that rocked Sanaa for the past five days spread beyond…

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Rafah opening boosts Hamas as Egypt adjusts

CAIRO: Egypt's decision to permanently open its border crossing with Hamas-ruled Gaza…

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Tunisia says may delay election on technicality

DEAUVILLE, France: Tunisia could postpone its July election by a few weeks…

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Egypt calls for help to protect democracy

PARIS: Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on Thursday urged international support for…

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Britain to give £110 million for Arab democracy

DEAUVILLE: Britain pledged Thursday an extra £110 million ($175 million) to foster…

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