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NATO Warplanes Strike Near Besieged Libyan City

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
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A NATO airstrike has targeted a military position near Libya’s western city of Misrata, where pro-government forces have been battling rebels. NATO said Saturday that its warplanes hit a missile firing position near Tawurgha, a town south of rebel-held Misrata. A statement released by the alliance says forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi were […]

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Malaysian Protesters Clash with Police, 1400 Arrested

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
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Thousands of Malaysians rallying for electoral reforms met with stiff resistance from police in Kuala Lumpur, who pushed back with baton charges, water cannon and tear gas. Police in the capital said more than 1,400 people were arrested Saturday. Most were expected to be released within a few hours. Opposition parties said some of their […]

Ghana Holds Historic Presidential Primary

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
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Delegates from Ghana’s ruling party are choosing their candidate for the coming presidential election – the first time a sitting president has had to compete in a primary for his party’s nomination. Around 3,000 delegates were expected to turn out Saturday for the National Democratic Congress party primary being held in the city of Sunyani […]

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Report: Syrian Security Forces Ordered to Shoot Protesters

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
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A U.S.-based rights group says Syrian commanders ordered security forces to shoot anti-government protesters to disperse them. Human Rights Watch said Saturday that incidents involving the use of live ammunition on demonstrators were described by eight soldiers and four members of security force agencies who have defected since protests erupted in March. The rights group […]

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Italy: Berlusconi Investment Arm Ordered to Pay Rival $801 Million

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
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The investment company of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been ordered to pay $801 million to a rival business venture after it bribed a judge to win approval of the takeover of a publishing company. A Milan appellate court on Saturday upheld a 2009 lower court ruling against Mr. Berlusconi’s Fininvest company, although it […]

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South Sudan Celebrates Independence

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
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The world has its newest nation – South Sudan, which celebrated its independence with ceremony in its capital, Juba, on Saturday. A crowd of several hundred thousand roared when soldiers raised the new South Sudan flag and lowered the flag of the north. Attendees also heard a formal declaration of independence and good wishes from […]

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Malaysian Protesters Clash with Police, 1400 Arrested

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
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Thousands of Malaysians rallying for electoral reforms met with stiff resistance from police in Kuala Lumpur, who pushed back with baton charges, water cannon and tear gas. Police in the capital said more than 1,400 people were arrested Saturday. Most were expected to be released within a few hours. Opposition parties said some of their […]

Obama ‘Proud’ to Recognize South Sudan

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
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The United States has formally recognized the Republic of South Sudan on its independence day. President Barack Obama said in a statement Saturday that he is “proud” to extend diplomatic recognition. He said South Sudan’s newly declared independence is a “historic achievement” that shows, in his words, “the light of a new dawn is possible” […]

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US Astronauts Inspecting Shuttle for Damage

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
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Astronauts aboard the U.S. space shuttle Atlantis are using their first full day in orbit to inspect the shuttle’s heat shield for any damage from Friday’s launch. The U.S. space agency, NASA, says crew members are conducting Saturday’s inspection in preparation for docking at the International Space Station on Sunday. NASA says the four-member crew […]

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Israel To Deport Pro-Palestinian Activists

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
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Israel is preparing to deport more than 120 pro-Palestinian activists who were detained at the international airport near Tel Aviv. Officials said Saturday that authorities had placed the activists in jail as they await deportation. The protesters had arrived on flights from Europe over the past few days in a bid to show solidarity with […]

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