Sanctions Increase Against Stubborn Ivorian President

As the international community presses Ivorian President Gbagbo to step down, economic and political sanctions appear the tools of choice.

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Ivory Coast Battle Over Embassies Moves to Washington

The Ivory Coast battle over ambassadors has moved to Washington where supporters of internationally-recognized President Alasanne Ouattara apparently forced the

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Gbagbo Backers Threaten Opposition at Abidjan Hotel

A militant youth leader for incumbent Ivorian president, Laurent Gbagbo, is calling on supporters to seize the Abidjan hotel currently

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Iraq Civilian Casualties for 2010 Lowest Since US Invasion

A British-based group reports that the civilian death toll in Iraq for 2010 dropped to the lowest figure since the

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South Korea Again Describes North Korea as ‘Enemy’

North Korea is again the “enemy” of South Korea, a designation that has not been used for six years. The

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Kremlin Critics Claim Khodorkovsky Sentence Politically Motivated

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The verdict handed down Thursday that will see Mikhail Khodorkovsky jailed for six more years has been met with a

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Former Israeli President Convicted Of Rape

A panel of Israeli judges has found former President Moshe Katsav guilty of rape and other sex crimes against several

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Malaysia to Probe Crackdown on Shia Muslims

Malaysia’s Human Rights Commission says it will look into reports that 200 Shi’ite Muslims were detained earlier this month. Shia

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Zimbabweans Rush for Documents Before S. Africa Deportation Deadline

Thousands of Zimbabweans living in South Africa are trying to legalize their stay before Friday. The South African government says

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Last of 12 Somali Suspects in Alleged Dutch Terror Plot Freed

Dutch prosecutors say the last of 12 Somalis arrested in the Netherlands last week on suspicion of preparing a terrorist

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