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Published in: openSecurityUS to extend sanctions on Syria for another yearUS extends sanctions on Syria for a further year. Times Square bomb suspect. Yemeni ship seized by Somali pirates....
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Published in: openSecurityUS walks diplomatic tightrope in Arab-Israeli conflict
The United States treads a narrow tightrope in Middle East diplomacy. Over a hundred insurgents are killed in a...
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Published in: HomeImmigration: control vs governance
The state of Arizona’s clampdown on unauthorised residence is part of a wider political drive to control...
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Published in: openSecurityEgypt convicts Hezbollah suspects
Egypt convicts Hezbollah suspects. Human Rights Watch says Iraq torture routine. Blast in Peshawar kills four...
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Published in: openSecurityAbbas embargoes Israeli settlements
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas imposes embargo on settlement goods. Thai government alleges red shirt movement...
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Published in: openSecurityObama's plan for Iran and Chinese resistance
Iran's fate rests on US relations with an emerging Chinese-Russian axis
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Published in: openSecurityUnprecedented protests in Lebanon call for secularism
Lebanese protestors demand secularism. Thai PM rejects protestors’ offer as counter-movements gain strength. Clashes...
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Published in: openSecurityIran accuses US of nuclear threats
Tehran criticises US' nuclear threats. Victory likely for Bashir after controversial Sudanese elections. Peshawar...
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Published in: openSecurityThai army deployed as ‘red-shirts’ move towards Bangkok’s business district
Political upheaval in Thailand reaches new levels as opposition threaten counter-protests. Sudan elections...
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Published in: HomeMiddle east peace unlikely, acknowledges Obama
The US president confesses inability to influence the Israel-Palestine conflict. South Korean investigators confirm...
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Published in: openSecurityAmbitious goals set at nuclear summit
Nuclear summit sets lofty goals for member nations. Interim Kyrgyz government asserts its authority. Fighting...
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Published in: openSecurityOutrage in Kandahar after deadly NATO attack on Afghan bus
NATO killings of Afghan civilians spark street protests in Kandahar. Obama presses Hu to collaborate on Iran...
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Published in: openSecurityLandmark Sudanese elections marred by confusion, delay and allegations of fraud
Sudan polling starts amidst delays and confusion. Polish president and other elites died in plane crash. Obama hosts...
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Published in: openSecurityPotential compromise over renminbi may avert US-China trade war
Signs of a compromise in the long-running dispute between the US and China over the renminbi. The followers of...
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Published in: openSecurityUS and Russia sign historic nuclear deal
US and Russia sign historic nuclear deal. Sudan elections in doubt as more opposition parties boycott. Kyrgyz...
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Published in: openSecurityKyrgyzstan on brink of revolution, state of emergency declared
Violent protests erupt in Kyrgyzstan. Thai government declares a state of emergency. NATO accused of civilian deaths...
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Published in: openSecurityWhat strategic dialogue? US-Pakistani cooperation in Afghanistan
Ehsan Azari questions the value of the US' unbalanced relationship with Pakistan.
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Published in: openSecurityLeaked video shows US gunships killing Iraqi civilians
WikiLeaks website posts video showing US helicopter attack on journalists and civilians. Obama to announce overhaul...
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Published in: openSecurityUganda rebels deny northeast Congo massacre
LRA rebel group denies any involvement in mass killings in Congo. Burmese opposition decides to boycott election....
