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Saudi king to US for treatment of back ailment, says official

RIYADH: Saudi King Abdullah is to receive treatment in the United States…

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Would-be plane bombers post attack details, says report

WASHINGTON: Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is promising more small-scale attacks like…

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Sudan rivals trade accusations ahead of referendum

KHARTOUM: Sudan's former southern rebels and the ruling party of President Omar…

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Iraq MPs meet as government formation resumes

BAGHDAD: Iraqi MPs were to meet Sunday for the first time since…

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With Afghan control by 2014, Obama sees combat end

LISBON: President Barack Obama on Saturday said for the first time he…

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Madagascar PM says mutiny ends without bloodshed

ANTANANARIVO: An attempted coup on this troubled Indian Ocean Island has been…

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Sweden issues international warrant for WikiLeaks founder

STOCKHOLM: Swedish police said Saturday they had issued an international arrest warrant…

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Muslims protest in Athens over Quran rumor

ATHENS: Hundreds of Muslims living in Athens protested outside the city hall…

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BBC delays program on Lebanese ex-premier’s murder

LONDON: The BBC said Thursday it had delayed a documentary film series…

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UN urges ‘social’ approach against genital mutilation

ROME: The UN children's agency on Thursday proposed a new approach for…

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