"A wave of tit-for-tat sectarian kidnappings took place in a sensitive area of northeast Lebanon on Sunday, a security official said. The Sunni-led March 14 political movement backs the rebels while …
Somali female journalist shot dead
"Somali gunmen killed a female radio journalist in Mogadishu, the latest in a string of reporters murdered in the war-ravaged capital, colleagues and witnesses said on Monday." Source: Somali female …
Saudi Arabia warns citizens against Syria jihad
"Saudis fighting the regime of Bashar Al Assad in Syria will be detained immediately upon their return to the Kingdom, a Saudi interior ministry official has said. The warning follows recent reports …
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Central Africa Republic suspended after rebels oust President Francois Bozize
"The African Union has suspended the Central African Republic (Car) on Monday after rebels seized power in a rapid weekend assault on the capital, sending President Francois Bozize fleeing and …
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Colombian police seize cocaine stashed in bricks
"Police in Colombia say they have seized half a tonne of cocaine hidden in a shipment of bricks. " Source: BBC News - Colombian police seize cocaine stashed in bricks …
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South Korea, US sign military plan against North ‘provocations’
"South Korea has signed a new military plan with the US to counter what officials call North Korean 'provocations'. " Source: BBC News - South Korea, US sign military plan against North …
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Central Burma sees continuation of communal violence
"Mosques and houses have been ransacked in central Burma, the latest in a series of incidents since sectarian violence broke out in Meiktila town. About 300 people attacked a mosque and destroyed …
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Pakistan’s caretaker PM Mir Hazar Khan Khoso sworn in
"Retired senior judge Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has been sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister, ahead of parliamentary elections due in May." Source: BBC News - Pakistan's caretaker PM Mir Hazar …
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U.S. hands over Afghan prison that was a sticking point
"The United States on Monday handed over control of a U.S.-run prison near Bagram Air Base to Afghan authorities. The handover of control of the detention center in Parwan fulfills an agreement …
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Moderate face of Syrian uprising quits
"The head of Syria's main opposition group resigned on Sunday, weakening the moderate wing of the two-year revolt against President Bashar al-Assad's rule and complicating Western efforts to back the …
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