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Strauss-Kahn questioned after night in French cell - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Former IMF chief spends night in jail cell before second day of questioning over prostitutes.
Sean Stone: Ahmadinejad is 'really misunderstood' - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
In Fox News interview, Oliver Stone's son defends Iranian president's controversial comments on Israel, Holocaust.
Four killed in Afghan protest against Koran burning - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Witnesses say shots fired at demonstrators who charge police lines after copies of Koran burned at NATO base; US Embassy in Kabul put on lockdown.
'Iranian terror cell in Bangkok hid bombs in radios' - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
ABC News: Bangkok bomber was photographed holding portable radios found to contain ball bearings, magnets.
Hundreds wounded in Afghan protest of Koran burning - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Witnesses say shots fired at demonstrators who charge police lines after copies of Koran burned at NATO base; US Embassy in Kabul put on lockdown.
Poll: Santorum gaining on Romney in Arizona - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Republican US presidential candidate Rick Santorum is essentially tied with rival Mitt Romney in Arizona, Time/CNN poll finds.
US government cuts money to safeguard nonprofits - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Budget cuts raise concern among American Jewish leaders and members of Congress who point to heightened threats facing Jewish institutions.
UK-based Palestinian extremist speaks at Amsterdam venue - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Cleric who called on Muslims to kill Jewish “enemies of Allah” speaks at one of Amsterdam’s foremost forums for political debate.
New Iran-linked terror plot uncovered in Azerbaijan - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Azerbaijani Ministry of National Security announces it had foiled another plot to attack the Israeli Embassy and a Jewish cultural center.
'Azerbaijan arrests Iran-linked terror suspects' - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Suspects have links to Iran, Hezbollah and were plotting to attack foreigners, AFP reports.
PACs' importance rises as Republicans spend millions - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
With no traditional limits on fundraising and spending, millions are being funneled into primary campaigns.
India ships will lose insurance due to Iran sanctions - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
It'll be difficult for Indian ships to transport Iranian crude unless alternative arrangements are made, Indian shipping official says.
Groups ask Germany to cancel award to Palestinian - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Christian, Jewish organizations ask that anti-Israel Palestinian Lutheran pastor be disqualified for Media Control prize.
Warrant issued for 5th Iranian in Thai bomb plot - Mon, 20 Feb 2012
Police in Bangkok say the 57 year old is likely escaped to Iran, will seek his arrest through diplomatic channels.
'Canadian journalist’s Israel reporting biased' - Mon, 20 Feb 2012
News outlet ombudsman declares reporter Ginette Lamarche's coverage of Israel slanted, says she used unverified facts.
Colleagues: Shadid a 'giant' among Mideast reporters - Sun, 19 Feb 2012
'NY Times' correspondents remember a world-class journalist whose generosity matched his talent.
Arizona sheriff quits Romney campaign amid charges - Sun, 19 Feb 2012
Sheriff Paul Babeu is accused of threatening a former male love with deportation to Mexico if he talked about their relationship.
US Capitol plot suspect mulled synagogue attack - Sat, 18 Feb 2012
Illegal Moroccan immigrant arrested near Congress wearing vest he thought was full of al-Qaida-supplied explosives.
US arrests suspect in Capitol suicide attack plot - Fri, 17 Feb 2012
Illegal Moroccan immigrant thought he was working with al-Qaida, not undercover FBI agents.
France, Britain urge unity among Syrian opposition - Fri, 17 Feb 2012
Sarkozy: We will not accept that a dictator massacres his people, but the revolution will not be led from outside.
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