18 May 2013

U.S. & World Headlines

Conflict in Gaza: The Egyptian President Plots a Dangerous Course

Created on Sunday, 18 November 2012 01:41
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Authors: International News from The AtlanticMorsi is dispatching some of his country's top leaders to a war zone -- and risking, or maybe courting, a regional crisis....
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Syrian rebels 'seize airport near Iraq'

Created on Sunday, 18 November 2012 01:41
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Authors: Al Jazeera EnglishSyrian rebels claim to have captured an airport used as a military base in Deir al-Zor province near Iraqi border....
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Against a Ground Invasion of Gaza

Created on Sunday, 18 November 2012 01:41
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Authors: International News from The AtlanticThere are many temptations to send in troops, but it's still a bad idea....
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Arab League 'backs Gaza against aggression'

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Authors: Al Jazeera EnglishHamas chief meets Egyptian president, Qatari emir and Turkish PM, as Arab League foreign ministers issue statement....
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The Chinese Reaction to the Petraeus Scandal: ... That's All There Is to It?!

Created on Sunday, 18 November 2012 01:41
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Authors: International News from The AtlanticInternet users in the People's Republic scoff at the modesty of American infidelity....
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Scores of schoolchildren die in Egypt crash

Created on Sunday, 18 November 2012 01:41
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Authors: Al Jazeera EnglishAt least 50 students killed when train slams into school bus in Manfalut city, according to state media....
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Benghazi's Lesson: Diplomacy Can't Be Done on the Cheap

Created on Sunday, 18 November 2012 01:41
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Authors: International News from The AtlanticA primary reason why the U.S. consulate was unable to defend itself? The State Department is under-resourced....
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Train Hits School Bus In Egypt, Killing 47

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Authors: Radio Free EuropeForty-seven nursery school children are dead in Egypt after a train crashed into their bus at a train crossing....
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Syrian opposition names envoy to France

Created on Sunday, 18 November 2012 01:41
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Authors: Al Jazeera EnglishMounzir Makhous was appointed by opposition leader after talks in Paris with President Francois Hollande....
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Obama Begins South Asian Trip To Reinforce U.S. 'Pivot' Toward Region

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Authors: Radio Free EuropeU.S. President Barack Obama begins his first postelection trip abroad on November 17 – a whirlwind tour of three South Asian countries aimed at reinforcing the White House’s foreign policy pivot toward the Asia Pacific region.5874DBF9-FEAD-4395-9488-C7D8B5DC2614_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1...
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