The GOP debate: 6 takeaways (Politico)

Written on February 23, 2012 by Editor - Political News

That may have been all, folks. The 20th Republican debate came and went on CNN Wednesday night, a painfully long and often personally biting affair — and the last debate the four remaining GOP presidential hopefuls have committed to in … Continue reading →


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Fresh Koran demos in Afghanistan

Written on February 23, 2012 by Editor - World News

23 February 2012 Last updated at 04:15 ET Afghan soldiers confiscated American flags during the protests in Kabul Violent anti-American demonstrations over the burning of a Koran at a US base have spread across Afghanistan. At least two people have … Continue reading →


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At least 48 dead in Iraq attacks

Written on February 23, 2012 by Editor - World News

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Taliban urge Afghans to kill "invaders" amid new protests

Written on February 23, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

By Mirwais Harooni KABUL | Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:12am EST KABUL (Reuters) – The Taliban urged Afghans on Thursday to target foreign military bases and kill Westerners in retaliation for burnings of copies of the Koran at NATO’s main … Continue reading →


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Romney clawing his way back in Republican race

Written on February 23, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

By Steve Holland MESA, Arizona | Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:24am EST MESA, Arizona (Reuters) – Mitt Romney is fighting his way back into the driving seat in the Republican presidential race, putting in a strong debate performance in Arizona … Continue reading →


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Greece readies debt swap under bailout deal

Written on February 23, 2012 by Editor - Business News

By Lila Chotzoglou and Tatiana Fragou ATHENS | Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:07am EST ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s parliament will endorse a debt swap with private bondholders on Thursday to help reduce the country’s debt and secure an international bailout, … Continue reading →


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World leaders to discuss Somali crises

Written on February 23, 2012 by Editor - World News

World leaders are set to meet with members of the Somali government to co-ordinate efforts against piracy, poverty and famine, and to discuss the country’s civil war. Forty countries will be represented at Thursday’s conference in London, and attendees include … Continue reading →


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Deadly blast in northwest Pakistan

Written on February 23, 2012 by Editor - World News

  A powerful blast at a bus stand in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar has killed at least 12 people, hospital officials have told Al Jazeera. Dozens more are said to have been wounded in the blast, they said, … Continue reading →


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Dozens killed in Argentina train crash

Written on February 23, 2012 by Editor - World News

A busy commuter train has crashed at a Buenos Aires station, killing at least 49 commuters and injuring more than 500 others. The train came in too fast and hit a barrier at the end of the platform at about 20km … Continue reading →


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Many dead in wave of Iraq attacks

Written on February 23, 2012 by Editor - World News

A series of bomb blasts and shootings in Baghdad and other areas of Iraq have killed at least 24 people and injured another 72 people, sources tell Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera’s Jane Arraf, reporting from the Iraqi capital on Thursday, … Continue reading →


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