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Protests to give new turn to Egypt revolution
ReutersBy Yasmine Saleh CAIRO, June 17 (Reuters) - Does Egypt face a new revolution? Millions hope so, it seems; they have signed a national petition demanding the president resign and plan to take to the streets on June 30, when Mohamed Mursi marks a year...Tags: Politics, Mohamed ElBaradei, Arab Spring, Religion and Belief, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Tunisia may spend over $1 bln to recapitalise banks
ReutersDUBAI, June 17 (Reuters) - Tunisia may spend over a billion dollars to recapitalise its state-owned banks as the government struggles to stabilise the economy after the 2011 revolution, Tunisian authorities have told the International Monetary Fund....Tags: International Monetary Fund, Tunisia
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Syria no-fly zone not on NATO's agenda: U.S. envoy
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - The United States is not asking NATO to back a no-fly zone in Syria and the issue is not currently on the alliance's agenda, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to NATO said on Monday. The purpose of such a move would be to prevent Syrian...Tags: Politics, International Organizations, National Government, Unrest, Conflicts and War, White House
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Egypt's Brotherhood joins Sunni front over Syria
Reuters* Egypt's ruling Muslim Brotherhood joins jihad call * Mecca sermon savages Assad as tyrant * Broad Sunni coalition hardens sectarian confrontation * Mursi to speak Saturday, may see domestic benefits By Alastair Macdonald and Maggie Fick CAIRO, June...Tags: Politics, Religion and Belief, Belief and Faith, Unrest, Conflicts and War, National Government
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Iran infighting turns election into real contest
Iran’s ruling theocracy was unable to overcome its notorious infighting and unite behind a single candidate in Friday’s presidential election, which has suddenly boosted the prospects of the lone moderate in the race and rekindled interest...
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Syria rebels say U.S. force needed to curb Assad
ReutersBy Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN, June 14 (Reuters) - Syrian rebels and activists say they fear President Bashar al-Assad's troops could resort to wider use of chemical weapons, unless the United States follows up on its pledge of military support with...Tags: Politics, Religion and Belief, Armed Conflicts, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Islam
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WRAPUP 2-U.S. considers no-fly zone after Syria crosses nerve gas "red line"
Reuters* Moscow says U.S. evidence of poison gas "does not look convincing" * France says no-fly zone would need U.N. resolution * Rebel and opposition leaders seek sophisticated weaponry * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo...Tags: Politics, Russia, Human Rights, Moscow (Russia), Science and Technology
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Qatar leadership change would herald little shift in policy
Reuters* Transition not expected to bring broad policy changes * Planned succession suggests continuity * Emir and Prime Minister will not disappear from view By Regan Doherty DOHA, June 13 (Reuters) - A planned leadership change that could see Qatar's U.S.-...Tags: Politics, London School of Economics, Television Networks, Religion and Belief, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
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READER SUBMITTED: Revolutionary War Encampment Planned For October
East GranbyThe East Granby Economic Development Commission (EDC) will be hosting a Revolutionary War Encampment at East Granby Farms on October 5 and 6. This will be a family oriented, community wide event featuring Old Lebanon Towne Militia, a living history...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Lebanon, East Granby
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Egyptian police accused of destroying security papers acquitted
Reuters* Protesters who stormed offices found shredded papers * Police officers, officials accused of destroying evidence * Court has yet to say why it acquitted 41 accused CAIRO, June 12 (Reuters) - A Cairo court on Wednesday acquitted all police officers...Tags: Politics, Armed Conflicts, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Cairo (Egypt), Egypt
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REFILE-Gulf Shi'ites fear rising sectarian rhetoric over Syria
Reuters(Adds dropped first name, title in paragraph 26) * Syrian crisis fuels sectarian tensions in the Gulf * Inflammatory language stoked by gory footage posted online * Shi'ites fear being blamed for Iran, Hezbollah's role in crisis By Sami Aboudi DUBAI,...Tags: Politics, Social Issues, Human Rights, Religion and Belief, Tehran (Iran)
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