The Arab League’s monitoring chief warns that Syria has seen an escalation of violence in recent days, as the UN prepares to discuss the crisis.
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Arabs Warn Of Syria ‘escalation’
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US Economic Growth Rate Picks Up
The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says.
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Car Bomb Kills Baghdad Mourners
A suicide car bomber kills at least 32 people and injures about 60 in a Shia district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, with a funeral procession caught in the blast.
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Italian Cruise Firm Offers Payout
The Italian firm that owns the stricken cruise ship Costa Concordia reaches agreement on compensation with several Italian consumer groups.
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Top Euro MP Quits In Piracy Row
A European Parliament rapporteur has stood down in protest as a controversial anti-piracy agreement is signed by several countries.
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Gingrich’s Brand Of Conservatism Comes Under Attack
Newt Gingrich’s ideas for shaping economic and social policy have critics charging he’s not a Conservative at all
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France To Resume Afghanistan Training Mission
Despite re-starting military training, President Nicolas Sarkozy announces withdrawal of French troops by end of 2013.
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Activists And Bloggers Fear Twitter Censorship
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bloggers and activists from China, the Middle East and Latin America said Friday they were afraid that new Twitter policies could allow governments to censor messages, stifling free expression….
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French Army To Re-start Afghanistan Training
President Nicolas Sarkozy announces withdrawal of French troops by end of 2013 after talks with President Hamid Karzai.
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Foldable Electric Car To Take To European Streets
Meet Hiriko, a new electric car that can fold to one-third the size of a Smart car. But its Spanish and American designers may face an uphill battle selling it to the European public.
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