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Somalia's presidential newcomer faces tough job
World NowSomalia's presidential newcomer faces a mammoth job: While international leaders on Tuesday urged Somalia’s new president to move swiftly to establish an inclusive government in order to rebuild his ruined nation, the Islamic militia that controls... -
Egyptian protesters haul down flag at U.S. Embassy in Cairo
World NowMore than a dozen Egyptian protesters, angry over what they called an anti-Muslim video, scaled the outer wall of the fortress-like U.S. Embassy in Cairo on Tuesday and took down an American flag. In its place, they attempted to raise a black flag that... -
In Egypt, former presidential candidate Shafik faces charges
World NowEgyptian authorities on Tuesday ordered the arrest of former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafik in a corruption case that involves deposed leader Hosni Mubarak’s two sons and four retired military generals.... -
Angola's longtime president poised to get another term
World NowAngola's president Jose Eduardo dos Santos poised to retain power after 33 years at the helm: Angola's ruling Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) was set for victory in elections, which would mean a new presidential term for the... -
Must Reads: Guerrilla artists, China protests and uneasy Aleppo
World NowFrom Somali guerrilla artists to Chinese protesters, here are five stories you shouldn't miss from this past week in global news.... -
Kenyan military assaults last main base of Somali Al Qaeda-tied rebels
World NowKenyan military assaults Kismayo, the last main base of Somali rebels: Kenyan defence forces launched an overnight beach attack on Kismayo, the last main stronghold of the Al Qaeda linked Somali rebels, Al Shabab, landing forces and taking control of... -
Chicago man gets 10 years in overseas terrorism plot
Tribune reporterA Chicago man was sentenced today to nearly 10 years in prison for planning to travel to Somalia in 2010 to wage jihad for a terrorist group connected to al-Qaida. Shaker Masri, 29, a native U.S. citizen of Syrian descent, pleaded guilty in July to...Tags: Justice System, Judges, Lawyers, Religious Conflicts, Prosecution
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Sometimes, you almost want to feel sorry for Mitt Romney
I am starting to feel sorry for Mitt Romney. On an international tour to three countries, he made news in two of them by dissing the London Olympics and infuriating the Palestinians. The poor guy -- for months, people have complained that he never says...
Tags: Pakistan, Government, David Cameron, England, 2010 Winter Olympic Games
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U.N. Peacekeepers Wrestle With Limitations
There is no "big idea" easier to pay homage to in principle, or harder to make work in practice, than the peacekeeping role of the United Nations. This is painfully clear in a new memoir by Kofi Annan, its former secretary-general. The latest failure...Tags: International Organizations, Iran's Nuclear Program, Bashar Assad, Madeleine Albright, Vladimir Putin
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As one Somali journalist is buried, a top poet and comedian is slain
World NowAs one Somali journalist is buried, a leading poet and comedian is slain: Hours after assassinated Somali radio journalist Mohamed Mohamud Turyare was buried Monday, gunmen killed one of Somalia's famous poets and radio comedians, Warsame Shire Awale,... -
Pirate attacks at sea plunging, especially from Somalis
Ships are staffing their decks with armed guards. Government navies are out in force scouring the waters. The increased watchfulness is starting to wash away the grip held by maritime pirates, especially Somali ones, over the high seas. Piracy dove 54%...
Tags: Google Inc., Piracy
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Pirate attacks down off Somalia, reducing worldwide numbers
World NowPirate attacks have plunged in the past six months as naval forces stepped up their efforts to stop Somali pirates from hijacking boats, the International Maritime Bureau announced Monday. But as attacks are thwarted at sea, experts say Somali pirates are...
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