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Annan says Syria 'at a tipping point' after massacre
BEIRUT — U.S. and world leaders dramatically increased pressure on Syria in the wake of a civilian massacre, with special envoy Kofi Annan declaring the country to be at a tipping point and urging its president to implement a peace plan that could...Tags: Joint Chiefs of Staff, Wars and Interventions, Muammar Gaddafi, Fox News Channel (tv network), London (England)
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Syrian government shelling in Hama kills more than 40, activist says
World NowA government assault on rebel areas in the central Syrian city of Hama has killed as many as 42 people, most of them civilians, an opposition activist claimed.... -
Shelling of Houla area in Syria reportedly kills at least 90
World NowBEIRUT and AMMAN, Jordan -- At least 90 people were killed Friday during shelling of the Houla area in Syria's Homs province, a human rights group reported. But an activist on the ground in Houla put the death toll in the alleged massacre at 106, of which... -
Syrian dissidents report at least 50 killed in single town
World NowAt least 50 people were reportedly killed Friday in attacks in the Syrian town of Houla northwest of Homs, according to opposition activist groups. Dissidents said it was one of many attacks by government forces Friday as protests erupted across the... -
Mexico student protests cause election stir
MEXICO CITY — It's almost starting to look like a movement. Thousands of university students have poured into the streets of Mexico City for the second time in a week to protest the way the nation's upcoming presidential election is being run and,...
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Russia lawmakers advance bill on penalties for protesters
MOSCOW — Stiff new penalties aimed at opposition protesters were given preliminary approval Tuesday by Russian lawmakers loyal to President Vladimir Putin, the target of mass rallies and demonstrations before his March election victory.
The bill,...Tags: Politics, Justice System, Moscow (Russia), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Riots
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U.N. observer chief says monitors alone can't end Syria violence
World NowThe head of the U.N monitoring mission in Syria warned Friday that his team of unarmed observers cannot stop the bloodshed in the crisis-torn country without sustained dialogue between the government and the opposition.... -
Two explosions rattle Damascus amid prayers and protests
World NowA blast ripped through central Damascus on Friday, killing at least nine people and injuring 20 more including civilians and police, Syrian state television reported. It was the second blast to hit the Syrian capital on Friday, the usual day of protest in... -
Attack on protesters in Egypt leaves 11 dead
CAIRO — At least 11 people were killed Wednesday when unknown attackers armed with guns and firebombs clashed with protesters near Egypt's Defense Ministry in an escalation of violence highlighting political divisions that threaten the country ahead...
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Tens of thousands swarm Egypt's Tahrir Square to protest military rule
World NowTens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Tahrir Square against Egypt's military rulers and the dispiriting transition to democracy following last year's revolution that overthrew former President Hosni Mubarak's corrupt regime.... -
Bahrain protesters, prince grapple over Formula 1 race [Video]
World NowAs Formula 1 drivers practiced for a race in Bahrain on Friday, tens of thousands of protesters poured onto a highway to agitate against the event, heralded by the monarchy as a sign of unity in the island nation.... -
European Union lifts sanctions on Myanmar
World NowThe European Union is lifting its economic sanctions on Myanmar, also known as Burma, in recognition of the Southeast Asian nation's steps toward political reform, officials announced....
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