May 29, 2011 |
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Karzai Warns NATO After 14 Civilians Killed in Afghanistan AirstrikeMeantime, US Senator John McCain tells Fox News he disagrees with administration plans to start withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan |
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Israel Seeks to Tighten Grip on JerusalemIsrael captured East Jerusalem in the 1967 Arab Israeli war, and later annexed it in a move not recognized by international community |
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Yemeni Troops Battle Militants Who Seized Southern TownMedics say at least five civilians were killed in heavy fighting Sunday near Zinjibar, the capital of Yemen's Abyan province |
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Syrian Forces Fire on Protesters, Killing 2Witnesses say the two were shot dead Sunday when troops backed by army tanks surrounded the town of Rastan |
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Egypt Releases Iranian Diplomat Accused of SpyingQassem Hosseini is released on Sunday after the Egyptian foreign ministry confirmed his diplomatic status |
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Abkhazia President Dies, New Elections in Three MonthsVice President Alexander Ankvab will be acting president until elections |
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Goodluck Jonathan Inaugurated as Nigerian PresidentCountry's 14th head of state promises to fight corruption and defend democracy across Africa |
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Dozens Detained at Gay Rally in MoscowU.S. gay rights activists Dan Choi and Andy Thayer have also been detained, along with France’s Louis-George Tin |
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US Tornado Death Toll at 139100 people are still unaccounted for; President Obama will discuss response efforts with local officials on Sunday |
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US Remembers Its War DeadAmericans honor US servicemen and women who gave their lives in service of the country on Memorial Day |
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