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Egyptians set to pick president for first time

in International - Wed May 23, 2012

Egyptians vote today for the first time to pick their president in a wide open election that pits Islamists against men who served under deposed leader Hosni Mubarak.

NATO summit Obamas Pakistan gamble falls flat

in International - Tue May 22, 2012

CHICAGO When the White House sent a last-minute invitation for Asif Ali Zardari to attend the two-day NATO summit, they were taking a highly public gamble. Would sharing

IAEA chief says nears deal with Iran ahead of 6-power talk

in International - Tue May 22, 2012

VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief said on Tuesday he expected to sign a deal with Iran soon to ease investigation into suspected work on atom bombs, pote

Gulf integration

in International - Thu May 17, 2012

THOUGH Saudi Arabia has pushed for a Gulf Cooperation Council "union" at a recent summit in Riyadh, it is difficult to foresee such a development in the near future. The

Hollande A kinder gentler France ahead

in International - Thu May 03, 2012

PARIS -- If polls are to be believed, leftist Francois Hollande will soon be French president, and will tell Barack Obama next month that France is speeding up its withdrawa

French CEOs to feel the pinch if Hollande wins

in International - Thu May 03, 2012

For Henri Proglio, outspoken chief executive of French utility EDF (EDF.PA), a victory for Socialist Party candidate Francois Hollande in Sunday\'s presidential poll could p

Egypt military reaffirms pledge to transition after bloody

in International - Thu May 03, 2012

Egypt\'s ruling military today moved to assure a wary public of its commitment to relinquish power by July 1 and pledged to hold a free and fair presidential poll, a day aft

Olympics security: surface-to-air missiles could be statio

in International - Mon April 30, 2012

Surface-to-air missiles could be stationed on the rooftop of an apartment block in east London as part of Britain\'s air defences for the Olympics, the country\'s military c

Egypt\'s presidential race: An unexpected lineup

in International - Tue April 10, 2012

CAIROThe race for Egypt\'s first president after ousted autocrat Hosni Mubarak was not supposed to look like this.

A year ago, anyone from the old regime see

Mali in Political Crisis, ECOWAS Failing Again?

in International - Thu April 05, 2012

Mali,embracing constitutional rule after the overthrow of Major Gen. Moussa Traore"s dictatorial regime from 1968 -1991 which saw him doubling as the Head of State an

Military at odds with GOP on Iran policy

in International - Wed March 07, 2012

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta took an aggressive stand Tuesday against Iran, promising a pro-Israel audience that the U.S. will act if diplomacy and sanctions fail to persu

Taliban US negotiators meet in Qatar

in International - Mon January 30, 2012

KABUL: Taliban negotiators have begun holding preliminary talks with US officials in Qatar on plans for peace negotiations aimed at ending the decade-long war in Afghanistan

Iran warns it may halt oil supply to Europe

in International - Sat January 28, 2012

TEHRAN: Fighting sanctions with sanctions in a test of strength with the West over its nuclear ambitions, Iran warned on Friday it may halt oil exports to Europe next week i

Syrias Assad vows iron fist mocks Arab League

in International - Wed January 11, 2012

BEIRUT: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad vowed Tuesday to strike "terrorists" with an iron fist and derided the Arab League for its attempts to halt violence in a

Internet fuels Palestinian drive for expression

in International - Sat January 07, 2012

RAMALLAH: Inspired by the role of social media in the Arab Spring, Palestinians have harnessed the same tools, under the wary gaze of the authorities in the West Bank and Ga

Asian markets slump over ECB loans concerns

in International - Thu December 22, 2011

HONG KONG: Asian markets slipped on Thursday as traders questioned whether a European Central Bank move to pump cheap cash into banks would be enough to unclog credit market

UK trade deficit narrows as exports hit a record

in International - Sat December 10, 2011

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the deficit in goods fell to £7.6bn, down from £10.2bn September.

Exports of goods rose to a record £26.5bn, while

Wary US uncertain of Israel"s Iran plans

in International - Wed December 07, 2011

WASHINGTON: The Obama administration does not know Israel"s intentions regarding potential military action against Iran, and the uncertainty is stoking concern in Washington

Tunisia moderate Islamists win landmark vote

in International - Fri October 28, 2011

TUNIS: Tunisia`s moderate Islamist party Ennahda, banned for decades, emerged the official victor in the nation"s first free elections, taking 41.47 percent o

Politics brings banner boom to city

in National - Thu October 27, 2011

LAHORE, Oct 26: The city is bedecked with banners and posters, mainly of the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), indicating their r

U.S. fears more plots from Iran Quds Force

in International - Thu October 20, 2011

(Reuters): The United States believes Iran\'s shadowy Quds Force is becoming increasingly aggressive overseas and may be working on other international plots beyond

Tunisia Islamists set for big election gains

in International - Wed October 19, 2011

As the land that launched the Arab Spring heads into historic elections next week, all eyes are on the long-repressed Islamists and whether a big victory for them w

A Palestinian state is a moral right

in International - Mon September 19, 2011

For the Zionist movement seeking an independent state of Israel, desire became reality in November 1947, when the General Assembly of the United Nations passed

Yemen ruling party OKs modified transfer plan

in International - Thu September 08, 2011

SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen s ruling party on Wednesday approved changes to a plan to ease President Ali Abdullah Saleh from office in hopes of defusing a stalemate that has par

Syrian forces occupy Hama

in International - Thu August 04, 2011

AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian tanks occupied the main square in central Hama on Wednesday after heavy shelling of the city, residents said, taking control of the site of some of