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What chances does the Muslim Brotherhood stand in the upcoming elections?

By Omnia Al Desoukie CAIRO: Unlike some opposition groups in Egypt who are…

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Iraqi PM to stay on as political deadlock ends

BAGHDAD: Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki will return to power for another four-year…

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ICLD workers protest after rejecting new gov’t contract

CAIRO: Around 1,000 Information Center for Local Development (ICLD) employees were prevented…

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Rights groups blast Egypt detention of blogger

By AP CAIRO: An Egyptian blogger who served his prison term is…

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Angola celebrates 35 years of independence, eight of peace

LUANDA: Angola is celebrating 35 years of independence after banishing its long…

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American on trial in Yemen probed about Al-Qaeda

SAN'A: A 26-year old American from New Jersey came to Yemen in…

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Murder charge against ‘adulteress’ takes precedence, says Iran

TEHRAN: The Iranian judiciary is focusing on the murder conviction of a…

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G20 struggles to find common ground on disputes

SEOUL: Major nations struggled Thursday to break a deadlock on how to…

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Environment group warns of Arctic oil drilling risks

WASHINGTON: Freezing conditions, chunky ice and high seas could imperil operations to…

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Scientists find damage to coral near BP well

NEW ORLEANS: For the first time, federal scientists have found damage to…

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