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Egyptians choose new president amid political chaos
Egyptians voted Saturday in the nation's first free presidential
election, a runoff that pits a conservative Islamist against a former
prime minister who served in the regime toppled last year.
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Saudi heir apparent Prince Nayef dead
Crown Prince Nayef, the long-serving interior minister who led Saudi
Arabia's crackdown against al-Qaeda's branch in the country and then
rose to become next in line to the throne, has died. He was in his late
70s.
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Baghdad car bombings target Shia pilgrims
Two separate car bomb attacks targeting Shia Muslim pilgrims in Baghdad have killed at least 32 people, Iraqi officials say.
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U.N. suspends peace mission in Syria due to uptick in violence
The United Nations said Saturday it has suspended its monitoring mission
in Syria due to intensifying violence, sending a strong indication that
prospects for peace are failing.
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Campaigning ends ahead of crucial Greek elections
Campaigning in Greece has ended ahead of a crucial election on Sunday which could determine its future in the eurozone.
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Panetta urges quick and peaceful transition to democracy in Egypt
US Defense Secretary asks head of ruling military council to promptly hold legislative elections.
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China launches space mission with first woman astronaut
China has launched its latest manned space mission - whose crew includes its first female astronaut, Liu Yang
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Eurozone approaching its moment of truth
After more than two years of uncertainty, instability and slow growth,
decisions taken over the next few months could determine the economic
future of the whole European continent for the next decade and beyond.
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Ahmadinejad: I will retire from politics in 2013
Iranian president tells German newspaper that "eight years is enough,"
he will quit when second term ends and return to academia.
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Remnants of Grad rocket found in southern Israel
Rocket shell found in Arava region; IDF probe finds that rocket appears to be Grad; no injuries or damages.