Syrian Military Continues Crackdown

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Syria’s Interior Ministry cautioned residents in Damascus not to protest in a statement published on the official ministry website.



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What's Next For Libya?

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EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Zuhdi Jasser discusses the turmoil in Libya and the future of the poor but oil-rich nation.



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Video Shows Syrian Military Beating Detainees

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The video description does not indicate when and where in Syria it was taken.



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GOP Contenders Spar Over Iranian Nuclear Ambitions

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Thursday evening included heated debate on the U.S. policy regarding Iran.



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Crane Manufacturer, UNIC, Ends Business With Iran

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Group warned UNIC of Iran’s grisly misuse of cranes.



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Feds May Have Granted Cartel Permission To Smuggle Drugs

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Sinaloa is notorious for its organized crime.



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Weak Economic Growth Puts Nation At Recession Risk

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Weak economic growth puts the nation at risk of entering another recession.



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Funerals For Victims Of Norway’s Twin Terror Attacks Begin

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The first funerals for victims of Norway's twin terror attacks have begun. 



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Terror In Norway: Shooting Suspect Named, At Least 87 Dead

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Media names a 32-year-old suspect. At least 87 people were killed in the twin attacks.



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Terror In Norway: More Feared Dead

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Unconfirmed reports suggest the death toll from Friday's shooting may be higher.



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Bomb Blast, Shooting Attack Rock Norway

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No one has claimed responsibility for either of the attacks.



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Japanese Crane Manufacturer Cuts Ties With Iran

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The decision comes after reports that Tadano's cranes have been used to stage public executions in Iran.



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Casey Anthony Acquittal Prompts Push For 'Caylee's Law'

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Proposals for "Caylee's Law" have been filed in several states.



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Amazon Refuses To Collect Sales Tax In California

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Amazon says the legislation is “counterproductive.” 



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Gaddafi’s Daughter Calls Father A “Symbol”

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Gaddafi's daughter says her father will not be stepping down.



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Returning Troops Face Multiple Challenges

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EXCLUSIVE: Advocate for wounded warriors explains challenges troops face.



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Wilders Acquitted Of Incitement To Hatred

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It’s a trial that never should have been—no matter what one thinks about Wilders.



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Al Gore Applauds Mitt Romney’s Stance On Climate Change

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Romney is the front-runner for the 2012 GOP nomination.



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Palin Emails: A Disappointment To Her Detractors

Nothing in the slew of messages is shocking or new.



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Gaddafi Faces Charges For Using Rape As A Weapon

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Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says evidence is convincing.



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Gingrich Says He’s Still In The Race

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Gingrich said he and his staffers “had a strategic disagreement about how to run a campaign.”



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Obama Meets With Gabon's President Despite Criticism

Obama met with Gabon's president, who has a “less than sterling” record.



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Dr. Kevorkian, Supporter Of Physician-Assisted Suicides, Dead At 83

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Kevorkian assisted more than 100 people to end their lives.



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Qatar Deports Alleged Libyan Rape Victim

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Libyan opposition activist says al-Obeidy was abused in Qatar.



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The Persecution Of Jews In Iraq

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This once vibrant community has been totally ethnically cleansed and destroyed.



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Italian Seismologists Face Manslaughter Charges For Failure To Predict Quake

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Some worry the charges will have a "chilling effect" on scientists.



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Clinton Arrives In Pakistan To Soothe Tense Relations

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Clinton says no evidence exists Pakistani officials knew of bin Laden's whereabouts.



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The Forgotten Middle Eastern Refugees

Up to a million Middle Eastern Jews were robbed of their land. What about their rights?



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Christopher Hitchens Rips Noam Chomsky's Osama Bin Laden Article To Shreds

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Chomsky called Osama bin Laden an "unarmed victim."



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