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Turkish Minister Repeats Denial of Armenian Genocide, Despite Swiss Investigation

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
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A Turkish official on Tuesday stood by his position that Ottoman Turks did not commit genocide against Armenians, after similar comments last week made him the focus of an investigation by Swiss authorities. Turkey’s European Union Affairs Minister Egemen Bagis told reporters last week during a visit to Zurich that the incidents in 1915 “did […]

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Syrian Activists Say Shelling Resumes in Homs

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
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Syrian activists say heavy shelling has resumed in the protest hub of Homs, a day after nearly 100 civilians were killed across the country in a crackdown on a popular uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. Activists said the bombardment Tuesday was focused on the Baba Amr district. It marks the fourth day of a government […]

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Iran Dismisses New US Sanctions

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
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Iran has dismissed new U.S. sanctions targeting its government and central bank, calling the measures “psychological war.” Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday Iran has no financial transactions with the United States and that the sanctions will have no effect. His comments come a day after U.S. President Barack Obama released an executive order […]

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US Announces Limited Easing of Sanctions Against Burma

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
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The United States has eased one of its many sanctions against Burma in response to democratic reforms made by the country’s military-backed government. The State Department said late Monday it is lifting opposition to assessments of Burma by international financial institutions. The move will make it easier for the country to secure help from organizations […]

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New Romanian PM Begins Forming Government

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
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Romania’s newly appointed prime minister has begun talks on forming a new government, after weeks of nationwide protests forced his predecessor to resign. Mihai Razvan Ungureanu met with coalition parties Tuesday. He had previously served as the head of Romania’s foreign intelligence service, and was named prime minister Monday by Romanian President Traian Basescu. Former […]

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Maldives President Resigns Following Police Mutiny, Protests

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
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Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has resigned following weeks of opposition protests over his controversial decision to arrest a senior judge. Mr. Nasheed’s resignation Tuesday came after mutinous police took over state television headquarters in the capital, Male, and broadcasted calls for him to step down. Earlier, a group of police had joined an opposition protest […]

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Syrian Activists Say Shelling Resumes in Homs

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 3:25 am (UTC-5)
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Syrian activists say heavy shelling has resumed in the protest hub of Homs, a day after nearly 100 civilians were killed across the country in a crackdown on a popular uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. Activists said the bombardment Tuesday was focused on the Baba Amr district. It marks the fourth day of a government […]

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Maldives: Mutinous Police Take Over State TV

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 2:50 am (UTC-5)
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Residents in the Maldives say mutinous police have taken over state television facilities and are broadcasting opposition calls for President Mohamed Nasheed to step down. An ongoing constitutional crisis escalated Tuesday when about three dozen police officers joined an opposition rally and attacked another nearby demonstration led by members of the ruling party. Security forces […]

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US Republican Race Moves to Colorado, Minnesota

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 2:45 am (UTC-5)
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U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney is hoping to solidify his frontrunner status for the Republican Party’s nomination with strong showings in caucuses Tuesday in Colorado and Minnesota. Romney appears poised to win in Colorado. But polls in Minnesota have suggested any of the four Republican candidates could take first place, with former Pennsylvania senator Rick […]

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Maldives: Dozens of Police Join Opposition Protest

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 2:20 am (UTC-5)
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Security forces in the Maldives used tear gas Tuesday to disrupt an opposition-led protest in the capital of Male. A spokesman for President Mohamed Nasheed said the clashes began when about three dozen police officers joined the opposition rally and attacked another nearby demonstration led by members of the ruling party. There were no confirmed […]

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