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Syrian Opposition Calls for General Strike

Posted November 10th, 2011 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
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The opposition Syrian National Council is calling for a general strike on Thursday to protest what it says is a brutal government crackdown in the central Homs region. Activists say security forces have carried out a series of raids in Homs over the past week that have left dozens of people dead. They blame security […]

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ANC to Deliver Verdict on Party’s Youth Leader

Posted November 10th, 2011 at 1:55 am (UTC-5)
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South Africa’s ruling party is expected to announce the verdict Thursday of a disciplinary hearing for its outspoken youth leader. Julius Malema and five top officials of the African National Congress’s youth league are charged with bringing disgrace to the party and promoting division within the ANC. Malema is accused of undermining President Jacob Zuma’s […]

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Paterno Fired Amid Child Abuse Scandal

Posted November 10th, 2011 at 1:45 am (UTC-5)
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Iconic U.S. college football coach Joe Paterno has been fired by Pennsylvania State University amid criticism over how he and other school officials handled accusations of child sex abuse by a longtime assistant coach. The board of trustees at Penn State made the decision late Wednesday to fire the 84-year-old Paterno, who has guided the […]

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5.7-magnitude Quake Hits Turkey, Kills 7

Posted November 10th, 2011 at 1:45 am (UTC-5)
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A 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook eastern Turkey late Wednesday, killing at least seven people and collapsing about 20 buildings. Rescuers worked through the night and continued Thursday searching for dozens of people believed to be trapped under the rubble in the Van region near the border with Iran. Officials say 23 people have been pulled out […]

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Russia On Track to Join WTO By Year’s End

Posted November 10th, 2011 at 1:05 am (UTC-5)
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Russia and Georgia have signed an agreement, removing what is believed to be the final obstacle to Russia joining the World Trade Organization. Final negotiations for Russia’s admittance are set to begin Thursday, with ministers from all 153 WTO members expected to give final approval in December. The Swiss-brokered deal with Georgia was reached Wednesday […]

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