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Published in: openSecurityMaritime disputes intensify in South China SeaLong-standing maritime disputes between China and its neighbours intensify. Afghan President Hamai Karzai visits...
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Published in: openSecurityPro-Ouattara forces make gains in western Ivory Coast
Fighting erupts in western Ivory Coast. India and Pakistan meet to discuss anti-terrorism measures. Syrian cabinet...
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Published in: openSecurityLibyan no-fly zone under fire
Libyan no-fly zone appears to lack direction as operations enter third day. Thousands of young Gbagbo supporters...
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Published in: openSecuritySplits over no-fly zone as Gaddafi forces gain ground
World mulls no-fly zone as Gaddafi troops gain ground: time is running out for rebels. India overtakes China as...
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Published in: openSecurityInternational pressure on Gaddafi mounts
International pressure on Gaddafi mounts. Belarus violates Ivorian arms embargo as violence escalates. Rangoon bomb...
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Published in: openSecurityProtesters under fire from land, sea and air in Libya
Gaddafi uses planes to attack protesters. Ivorian troops fire on protesters as AU leaders seek resolution. Congo...
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Published in: openSecurityNorth Korea makes direct food aid appeal
North Korea makes direct appeal for food aid, highlighting worsening food security situation. Tensions ease on...
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Published in: openSecurityEgyptian army declares it will not use force against civilians as protests intensify
Egypt's military maintain ambiguous stance on protests. 99% of southerners vote for independence, according to first...
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Published in: openSecurityEgyptians defy government ban in second day of protests
Egyptians defy government ban in second day of anti-government protests. Tunisia issues arrest warrant for Ben Ali....
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Published in: openSecurityUK government linked to Bangladeshi 'death squad' renowned for use of torture
UK government linked to Bangladeshi 'death squad', renowned for use of torture. Eight arrested over mass rape in...
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Published in: openSecurityAssam rebels ready for peace talks
A leader of the Indian separatist group Ulfa indicates he is ready for peace talks with the government. Unconfirmed...
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Published in: openSecurityHariri returns to Beirut as Lebanon teeters on the brink of chaos
Caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri returns to Beirut in the face of opposition demands that he remain in exile....
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Published in: openSecurityUN departure from Nepal sparks fears of security vacuum
After four years, the UN peace mission in Nepal will leave the country with an uncertain political and security...
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Published in: openSecuritySouth Sudan heads to polls amid renewed violence in Abyei
South Sudan heads to polls amid renewed violence in Abyei. At least fourteen dead in Tunisian employment protests....
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Published in: openSecurityOuattara calls for West African intervention force to remove Gbagbo
President-elect Alassane Ouattara has called for a West African intervention force to remove Laurent Gbagbo from...
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Published in: openSecuritySri Lanka prohibits UN war crimes investigation
Sri Lankan officials forbid the UN from conducting an independent investigation into alleged war crimes in that...
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Published in: openSecurityChina seeks to calm Pakistan over closer India ties
China seeks to allay Pakistan’s concerns over closer ties to India. India is implicated in mass human rights abuses...
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Published in: openSecurityBurma implicated in nuclear weapons construction
The Myanmar military government is allegedly attempting to gain nuclear weapons with the aid of North Korea. Chinese...
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Published in: openSecurityUS military changes mind over ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy on homosexuality
Defence Secretary Robert Gates urges Congress to allow lesbians and gays to serve openly in US military; Anger and...
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Published in: openSecurityNorth Korea reveals details of uranium enrichment plant
North Korea reveals details of new nuclear power plant. Iran blamed ‘Zionist regime’ for assassination of top...
