Russia Imposes Sanctions On Arms Sales To Libya

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree to join UN Security sanctions against Libya, the Kremlin said on Thursday.

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Hamas Holds Summit To weigh Reconciliation Options

Hamas invited factions on Wednesday to a meeting on reconciliation, but the discussion was not well-attended. Five factions within the

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China: 5.8 Quake Hits China, Kills At Least 13, Injures 126

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 hit southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Thursday, leaving at least 13 people dead

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Libya: Rebels Consolidate Gains As Terror Grips Capital

Libyan rebels reinforced a key oil port Thursday following new airstrikes launched by leader Moammar Gadhafi while residents in the

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Greece, Turkey Pledge Better Ties

The Greek and Turkish foreign ministers, Dimitris Droutsas and Ahmet Davutoglu, vowed on Tuesday (March 8th) continued improvement in bilateral

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Uprisings Divide Islamic Clerical Establishment

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By Abubakar Siddique, Sultan Sarwar (RFE/RL) — A split has emerged among predominantly Sunni Islamic clerics and scholars in the

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Libya: Warplanes Strike Oil Facility in Rebel-Held Town

Libyan government warplanes have struck an oil facility near the rebel-held eastern town of Ras Lanuf during a heavy bombardment

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Group Says Saudi Arabia Stifling Peaceful Dissent

Saudi Arabia should rescind its categorical ban on peaceful demonstrations and release the more than 20 protesters detained on March

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