June 20, 2011 |
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Sudanese Parties Sign Abyei Border DealAgreement calls for complete demilitarization of Abyei and deployment of a UN-mandated Ethiopian peacekeeping force |
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US Envoy Warns Afghan Leaders Against Criticizing WestUS ambassador to Kabul, Karl Eikenberry, says comments calling US occupiers are 'hurtful and inappropriate' |
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Embattled Syrian President Blames 'Saboteurs' for UprisingsBashar al-Assad's speech follows reports of troops ransacking a border village that assisted those fleeing a military crackdown |
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Tunisia's Ousted President Says He Was Tricked Into LeavingZine el-Abidine Ben Ali being tried in absentia for charges including embezzlement, money laundering, and drug trafficking |
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Thailand Opposition Party Confident Two Weeks Before ElectionPheu Thai party leaders believe an absolute majority in the 500-seat House of Representatives is within reach |
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Singapore Urges Beijing to Spell Out China Sea ClaimsSingapore stressed that is has no claims of its own in the South China Sea |
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In Yemen, Thousands Demand Saleh's Family Vacate Key PostsProtesters focus on removal of president's son as commander of elite Presidential Guard |
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India-Pakistan Talks to Focus on TerrorismForeign ministers of two countries scheduled to hold first formal peace talks since 2008 terror strikes in Mumbai |
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Russian Farmers on Track to Increase Food ExportsFood demand is exploding and Russia has potential to become a new world food power, if its farmers can overcome years of decline |
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US First Lady Brings Message of Youth Power to AfricaThe week-long trip is centered on messages of youth empowerment |
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New Internet Name Rule Opens Door to Huge ChangesNumber of possible website names will rise dramatically in January 2012 |
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