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Pakistani students accused of terrorism win fight against deportation

Published on: 19 May 2010

Written by: Rukeyya Khan All articles by Rukeyya Khan

Pakistani students accused of terrorism win fight against deportation. Bangkok rocked by violence as ‘Red Shirt’...

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Iranian nuke deal on the Turkish-Brazilian axis met with suspicion by US and Israel

Published on: 18 May 2010

Written by: Andrea Glioti All articles by Andrea Glioti

Turkish-Brazilian deal on Iranian uranium draws criticism from US and Israel. Sri Lanka celebrates 'victory day' as...

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How to make peace with Iran

Published on: 14 May 2010

Written by: Arshin Adib-Moghaddam All articles by Arshin Adib-Moghaddam

The case for diplomatic engagement rather than military confrontation with Iran is well-founded in principle and...

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US walks diplomatic tightrope in Arab-Israeli conflict

Published on: 30 April 2010

Written by: Oliver Scanlan All articles by Oliver Scanlan

The United States treads a narrow tightrope in Middle East diplomacy. Over a hundred insurgents are killed in a...

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Fears of renewed violence after Bashir wins Sudanese election

Published on: 29 April 2010

Written by: Josephine Whitaker All articles by Josephine Whitaker

South and North Sudan at risk of violence after election results contested. Niger food crisis worsens. Soldier...

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Egypt convicts Hezbollah suspects

Published on: 28 April 2010

Written by: Rukeyya Khan All articles by Rukeyya Khan

Egypt convicts Hezbollah suspects. Human Rights Watch says Iraq torture routine. Blast in Peshawar kills four...

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Obama's plan for Iran and Chinese resistance

Published on: 27 April 2010

Written by: Arash Falasiri All articles by Arash Falasiri

Iran's fate rests on US relations with an emerging Chinese-Russian axis

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Unprecedented protests in Lebanon call for secularism

Published on: 26 April 2010

Written by: Laura Hilger All articles by Laura Hilger

Lebanese protestors demand secularism. Thai PM rejects protestors’ offer as counter-movements gain strength. Clashes...

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Iran accuses US of nuclear threats

Published on: 20 April 2010

Written by: Andrea Glioti All articles by Andrea Glioti

Tehran criticises US' nuclear threats. Victory likely for Bashir after controversial Sudanese elections. Peshawar...

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Thai army deployed as ‘red-shirts’ move towards Bangkok’s business district

Published on: 19 April 2010

Written by: Laura Hilger All articles by Laura Hilger

Political upheaval in Thailand reaches new levels as opposition threaten counter-protests. Sudan elections...

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Ambitious goals set at nuclear summit

Published on: 14 April 2010

Written by: Rukeyya Khan All articles by Rukeyya Khan

Nuclear summit sets lofty goals for member nations. Interim Kyrgyz government asserts its authority. Fighting...

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Outrage in Kandahar after deadly NATO attack on Afghan bus

Published on: 13 April 2010

Written by: Dries Belet All articles by Dries Belet

NATO killings of Afghan civilians spark street protests in Kandahar. Obama presses Hu to collaborate on Iran...

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US appeals to China over Iran sanctions

Published on: 2 April 2010

Written by: Oliver Scanlan All articles by Oliver Scanlan

Obama calls Hu Jintao to urge a tougher stance on Iran. Israel threatens another military operation against Gaza....

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Iran: torch of fire, politics of fun

Published on: 24 March 2010

Written by: Asef Bayat All articles by Asef Bayat

The doctrinal contempt of Islamist regimes for popular festivals such as the Iranian nowrooz (new year) extends to...

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Major Taliban allies in peace talks with Karzai

Published on: 23 March 2010

Written by: Dries Belet All articles by Dries Belet

Afghan president holds talks with leading militant group. Sudan threatens to throw out international election...

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Efforts to revive middle east peace talks overshadowed by Israeli settlement construction in east Jerusalem

Published on: 10 March 2010

Written by: Rukeyya Khan All articles by Rukeyya Khan

Efforts to revive middle east peace talks overshadowed by Israeli settlement construction in east Jerusalem. Tibet...

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Burma publishes first of five new election laws

Published on: 9 March 2010

Written by: Dries Belet All articles by Dries Belet

Burmese military junta unveil laws for elections later this year. French navy captures 35 Somali pirate suspects....

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Suicide bombers target Iraqi city ahead of polls

Published on: 3 March 2010

Written by: Rukeyya Khan All articles by Rukeyya Khan

Suicide bombers target Iraqi city ahead of polls. Arab League backs indirect talks with Israel. Afghanistan bans...

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Washington split by revised US nuclear strategy

Published on: 2 March 2010

Written by: Dries Belet All articles by Dries Belet

White House reconsiders nuclear weapons policy. Pakistani Taliban chief killed by US airstrike. Dubai moves to...

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Hizbollah General Secretary meets Ahmadinejad in Damascus

Published on: 26 February 2010

Written by: Oliver Scanlan All articles by Oliver Scanlan

Hassan Nasrallah meets with Bashar al-Assad and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Damascus. A suicide attack kills seventeen in...

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