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Iraq car bombs kill at least 23 across Baghdad
Multiple car bombs have exploded in the Iraqi capital, killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens of others.ElBaradei quits as Egypt vice president in protest at crackdown
Egyptian interim Vice President Mohamed Elbaradei resigned from his post following heavy political violence in Egypt. Elbaradei announced his resignation ...Egypt declares month-long state of emergency
Egypt\'s interim president has declared a monthlong state of emergency to combat worsening violence after riot police moved to clear ...Egypt troops in deadly crackdown on protesters
At least 41 people killed as security forces launch operation to remove supporters of former president from streets.Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisoners before peace talks
Israel began an operation to free 26 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday hours before the two sides were to hold new ...US moves to block US Airways-American Airlines merger
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday announced it has filed an antitrust lawsuit challenging the proposed merger of US Airways ...Clashes erupt in Cairo as Morsi supporters march
Egyptian police fired tear gas to break up clashes between supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and residents of a ...Israel approves another 942 settlement homes
Israel approves additional 942 settler homes in east Jerusalem. "The Jerusalem municipality has approved a construction plan for 942 ...Ibrahim Boubacar Keita wins Mali presidential election
Former Prime Minister Ibrahim Boubacar Keita won Mali\'s presidential election, after his opponent Soumalia Cisse conceded defeat late on Monday, ...Suspected Islamic militants kill 44 at Nigeria mosque
Security agents say suspected Islamic militants have gunned down 44 people praying at a mosque in northeast Nigeria. The killings took ...