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Egyptian protesters mark Women’s Day, chanting against SCAF and Islamists
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Court adjourns NGO case to April 10, HRW urges Egypt to drop charges
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World powers want ‘serious dialogue’ with Iran
By Simon Sturdee / AFP VIENNA: World powers said Thursday that mooted talks…
Autonomy bid in Libya prompts fears of nation’s break-up
By Ibrahim Majbari / AFP TRIPOLI: Tribesmen and politicians in Libya's oil-rich east…
Egypt parliament to reject government in vote: Brotherhood
By Tom Perry / Reuters CAIRO: The Egyptian parliament is likely to declare…
Israel’s “tunnel rats” brace for new guerrilla war
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Annan warns more militarization will worsen Syria crisis
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UN-Arab League Syria envoy Annan seeks political deal
By Edmund Blair / Reuters CAIRO: Kofi Annan, the UN-Arab League special envoy…