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Friday, 18 February 2011

German Defense Minister Drops Doctoral Title

By PATRICK MCGROARTY BERLIN—Embattled German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said he will stop using his doctoral title until an investigation into allegations he plagiarized parts of his dissertation is completed. View Full Image Associated Press German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg delivered a statement in the ministry in Berlin on Friday. "I will gladly and temporarily—I emphasize...

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G20 finance chiefs meet on global imbalances Breitbart

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Bahrain mourners call for toppling of monarchy The Boston Globe

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Japan ends Antarctic whaling season early Herald Tribune

TOKYO - Japan's government announced Friday it is ending this year's Antarctic whale hunting season early due to repeated harassment from activists at sea. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said the Japanese fleet will be returning home soon, though it did not provide an exact...

Egypt pro-democracy activists plan victory march Zeenews

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Seven die in Libya's 'Day of Anger' Yahoo Daily News

NICOSIA (AFP) – Seven people were reported killed as gunshots rang out in Libya's second city Benghazi during a "Day of Anger" against strongman Moamer Kadhafi inspired by fiery protests across the region. "Seven protesters were killed in the demonstrations Thursday at...