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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

23 February 2012 Last updated at 04:09 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Aftermath of the attacks At least 48 people haveRead More from the Article Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-middle-east-17136646

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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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Santorum in spotlight in Arizona

Written on February 22, 2012 by Editor - World News

22 February 2012 Last updated at 23:42 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Republican presidential nominee Rick Santorum came under attack from his rivals over his voting record

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Gillard calls leadership ballot

Written on February 22, 2012 by Editor - World News

22 February 2012 Last updated at 22:19 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Julia Gillard: ”For far too long we have seen squabbling in the Labor Party”

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World leaders to discuss Somalia

Written on February 22, 2012 by Editor - World News

22 February 2012 Last updated at 19:25 ET Forces loyal to the government have been fighting militant groups for years The threat from terrorism and piracy in Somalia are among the issues that will be discussed at a conference in … Continue reading →

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Karzai urges calm over Koran row

Written on February 22, 2012 by Editor - World News

22 February 2012 Last updated at 17:18 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. The protests over the Koran burning appear to be spreading

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