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FILE--This is a 1987 file photo of former Afghan president Najibullah. Najibulla, who had been in hiding for four years since losing power, was seized from a United Nations compound Friday, September 27, 1996, and executed.

Afghanistan Peace Photos Politics Wikipedia: Mohammad Najibullah

Al Jazeera
Executed Afghan president stages comeback
Thu 21 Jun 2012
For four years, Mohammad Najibullah Ahmadzai, the man whose build and notorious temper earned him the moniker gow - "the bull" - was contained in a small room in the Afghan capital, Kabul. The... (photo: AP)

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad listens as Bolivia's President Evo Morales speaks during a bilateral agreement ceremony at the presidential palace in La Paz, Bolivia, Tuesday

Government Iran Photo Politics Wikipedia: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Irna
Ahmadinejad: States based on peoples’ votes must take part in world management
Thu 21 Jun 2012
Rio de Janeiro, June 21, IRNA – IRI president presenting a proposal to participants at Rio+20 Conference in Brazil, said here Wednesday, “Nations, along with governments based on nations’ votes must... (photo: AP / Juan Karita)

Protesters chant slogans against the Syrian regime and Russia's support of President Bashar Assad as they hold a burned banner depicting Assad, right, and his brother, Maher Assad, left, in the southern port city of Sidon, in Lebanon, Sunday, June 17, 2012.

The Daily Telegraph Thu 21 Jun 2012
Syria: Bashar al-Assad could be offered immunity if he relinquishes power
Bashar al-Assad would be offered safe passage to Switzerland to take part in peace talks, under plans being drawn up by Britain and America to end the crisis in Syria. Syria's President Bashar... (photo: AP / Mohammed Zaatari)
Peace Photos Syria UN Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011–present)

Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood supporters chant slogans and carry posters with a picture of presidential candidate, Mohammed Morsi and Arabic that reads "Mohammed Morsi, president for Egypt, revival is the will of the people," during an anti-ruling military council demonstration in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt Wednesday, June 20, 2012.

Al Jazeera Thu 21 Jun 2012
Egypt delays runoff result as protests loom
Officials have postponed declaring a winner in Egypt's disputed presidential election, sending political tensions soaring as the country awaits its first new leader in three decades. Adding to the... (photo: AP / Nasser Nasser)
Egypt Election Photos Protests Wikipedia: Egyptian presidential election, 2012

Foreign students in the crowd in Pune city enjoying the social Ganesh festival - India

DNA India Wed 20 Jun 2012
Varsity's new online admission process receives numerous foreign clicks
Thanks to the University of Pune's (UoP) newly introduced online process for admissions of international students this year, the number of foreign students has increased... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Online Photos Pune Students Wikipedia: University of Pune

UN Official Urges Further Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue

Scoop Wed 20 Jun 2012
UN Official Urges Further Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 11:54 am Press Release: UN News Warning of Renewed Deadlock, UN Official Urges Further Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue New York, Jun 19 2012 - A top... (photo: UN / JC McIlwaine)
Israel Palestinian Photos UN Wikipedia: Palestine

File - Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Commissioner, Trade, European Commission, Brussels talks to the participants during the session 'The Fight against Protectionism' at the Annual Meeting 2009 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 31, 2009.

The Daily Telegraph Tue 19 Jun 2012
Iran and world's leading powers fail to resolve nuclear impasse
Iran and the world’s six leading powers failed to resolve any point of substance during “tough and frank” negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear... (photo: World Economic Forum)
European Union Iran Nuclear Photos Wikipedia: Nuclear program of Iran

Warning of renewed deadlock, UN official urges further Israeli-Palestinian dialogue

United Nations Tue 19 Jun 2012
Warning of renewed deadlock, UN official urges further Israeli-Palestinian dialogue
Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco briefs the Security Council on the situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories. UN Photo/JC McIlwaine19 June... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider)
Israel Palestinian Photos UN Wikipedia: Israel Defense Forces

US plans significant military presence in Kuwait

New York Post Online Tue 19 Jun 2012
US plans significant military presence in Kuwait
WASHINGTON — The United States is planning a significant military presence of 13,500 troops in Kuwait to give it the flexibility to respond to sudden conflicts in... (photo: US DoD / Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo)
Kuwait Military Photos US Wikipedia: Kuwait

The United Nations and Arab League Joint Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Kofi Annan meeting Major-General Robert Mood of Norway. Major-General Mood will head the planning team that is expected to arrive in Damascus very soon, to discuss the modalities of the eventual deployment of a UN supervision and monitoring mission.

The Independent Tue 19 Jun 2012
UN mission chief to brief Security Council on Syria crisis
General Robert Mood and UN peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous will meet the 15 council ambassadors behind closed doors to give their assessment of the upsurge in violence... (photo: UN / Fabrice Arlot)
Photos Syria UN Violence Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011–present)

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Israeli President Shimon Peres speaks after being presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington

Peres: Israel can't make Mideast peace with open eyes, we must forget the past

White Night returns to Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps

Hamas ready for ceasefire 'if Israel stops its aggression' i The Guardian
Israel: Settlers agree to leave West Bank enclave The Guardian
The end of the High Court era Ha'aretz
Cisco CEO hopes to create jobs for Israeli Arabs The Associated Press
Israel expels South Sudanese 'infiltrators' Canberra Times
Israeli strike kills suspect in ambush from Egypt The Associated Press
Flame was scout ahead of Stuxnet attack on Iran nukes - US s The Register
Alice Walker rejects Israeli translation of book The Associated Press
Israel aircraft strike Gaza in response to rockets The Associated Press
Google exec: technology wave leaving many behind The Associated Press
UN expert slams censorship by Israel, Palestinians The Associated Press
2 more Palestinians killed in Israeli raids Khaleej Times
Shadowy al-Qaida-linked group claims Israel attack The Associated Press
Israeli air strike 'kills two Gaza militants' BBC News
Palestinians: 2 killed by tank fire in Gaza The Associated Press
Jericho business park aims to inch Palestine towards sustain The Guardian
Militants cross into Israel from Egypt, 1 killed Atlanta Journal
Israeli airstrike kills 2 in Gaza The Associated Press
World powers start nuclear talks with Iran The Star
Militants cross from Egypt; 1 Israeli killed The Associated Press

Iraq film seller laments Bollywood decline

Iraq lawmakers stop work until blast walls put back

No blast walls, no parliament in Iraq

Iraq's parliament demands to question PM my SA
‘Nostalgic’ Iraq film seller laments Bollywood’s decline Middle East Online
>Iraq's parliament demands to question PM Seattle Post
Don't be fooled - digital tools are not the reason publisher The Guardian
LUKoil Offers Rosneft Iraq Assets for Arctic Access Novosti
GIs remember comrade's smile, spirit The News Tribune
The Burden of Power: Countdown to Iraq by Alastair Campbell The Guardian
Iraq beard edict stirs religion debate Independent online (SA)
Utah officer fired for wearing Speedo reinstated Denver Post
Denver clerk Johnson, Secretary of State Gessler reignite ba Denver Post
Jefferson County 911 system gets 'Smart' upgrade Denver Post
Security Council urges greater efforts by Iraq, Kuwait to re United Nations
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Weatherford inks $843M platform deal in Iraq The Business Review
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Turkey military hits Kurdish rebel targets in Iraq BBC News
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Family of Oklahoma contractor who died in Iraq seeks help ge Stars and Stripes
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Baby food manufacturer to add 150 jobs in Lebanon

Lebanon Palestinians face region's worst conditions

Secretary-General Welcomes National Dialogue In Lebanon

Sudanese in Lebanon protest for refugee status Independent online (SA)
Imam Musa Sadr: Co-Founder of Lebanon’s National Resi Scoop
Lebanon Palestinians face region's worst conditions: NGO France24
Secretary-General welcomes resumption of national dialogue i United Nations
Sudanese in Lebanon demand refugee status Independent online (SA)
'Syria' and 'Assad' are fighting words in Lebanon The Los Angeles Times
Lebanon releases 9 Islamists held 5 years Herald Tribune
Two Palestinians die in Lebanon clashes Khaleej Times
>Lebanon releases 9 Islamists held 5 years Seattle Post
College student killed in I-65 accident at Lebanon Indianapolis Star
Lebanon police at scene of shooting MSNBC
Shadow of the Imam: Co-Founder of Lebanon's National Resista The People's Voice
Lebanon diesel import leap points to Syria smuggling Reuters
Lebanon international Hassan Maatouk signs with UAE club Emi Goal
Lebanon asks for broader business, economic ties with Iran i Irna
Palestinians killed at Lebanon refugee camps Al Jazeera
Two Palestinians killed in Lebanon refugee camp Daily Press
Huge number of visitors cancel trips to Lebanon Gulf News
13 wounded in clashes in north Lebanon camp Herald Tribune
Palestinian dies in clashes with Lebanon army: officials France24

A female Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood supporter chants slogans during an anti-ruling military council demonstration in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt Wednesday, June 20, 2012.

Military rule: Egypt's chance of democracy is in retreat

Rio+20: Relief but few smiles

Rio+20: Relief but few smiles

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon delivers his speech at the Union Parliament

Rio+20: Ban Ki-moon warns summit over slow progress

Human Rights Watch blasts Egypt's military rulers over lates Star Tribune
Syrian fighter pilot defects to Jordan The Star
Euro 2012: Jeremy Browne on human rights in Ukraine BBC News
U.S. threatens international prosecution against Syrian mili CNN
New Government Must End Decades of Impunity for Human Rights All Africa
Kony 2012 and America's Conquest of Africa's Mineral Wealth GlobalResearch
Syrian fighter pilot escapes to Jordan in first ‘air defecti Middle East Online
Chinese dissident wins Peace Prize for fearless writing Deutsche Welle
Afghan women in shelters are prostitutes, says justice minis The Daily Telegraph
Magnotta in court via video link to request psych eval The Examiner
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Pitts: Hapless icon asked the right question The State
Gays face surrogacy ban as LNP pushes civil union changes Canberra Times
Assange, the Drama King The New York Times
Syrian pilot flees to Jordan seeking asylum, Jordan says CNN
Burundi sentences journo to life Independent online (SA)
Eurozone crisis and US presidential race 'damaged Rio+20 pro The Guardian
Briefing: Myanmar’s ethnic problems IRINnews
Syrian pilot defects with plane to Jordan The Australian
Unrestrained Army Powers Threat to Human Rights All Africa

Project of the Day: 'Refugee Kids,' One Special School

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Humanitarian Crises Create Tough Year for Global Refugees

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DA Calls On Motlanthe to Halt Closure of Refugee Reception O All Africa
Refugees - Business and Unions Agree All Africa
International Services Center celebrates World Refugee Day a The Examiner
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Angelina Jolie donates $100,000 to help refugees DNA India
Australians mark World Refugee Day with anger and frustratio Xinhua
Inaugural Refugee Film Festival Kicks Off All Africa
Jolie donates $100,000 to help refugees Newstrack India
Zambia Gives Food to Help Refugees in Kenya All Africa
Focus on refugees Independent online (SA)
Jolie donates $100k to help Syrian refugees The Times of India
Angelina Jolie donates $100k to help Syrian refugees Newstrack India
Refugees Protest Closure of South Africa Asylum Offices All Africa
Jonglei Commemorates World Refugee Day All Africa
World Refugee Day Commemorated All Africa
Angelina Jolie donates $100,000 to Syrian refugees The Times of India
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Refugees recollect days of repression The Hindu

Europe no sanctuary for Afghan asylum seekers

Europe no sanctuary for Afghan asylum seekers

asylum seekers protesting at the Villawood detention center in Sydney.

Serbia faces surge in asylum seekers

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks during a press conference in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.

Victorian Labor rejects Gillard policy on offshore processing of asylum-seekers

Boat carrying 200 asylum seekers capsizes off north of Chris Xinhua
Somali Asylum Seekers Jailed All Africa
Fears grow for 300 asylum-seekers as TWO boats capsize off c The Daily Mail
Boat carrying 200 asylum seekers capsizes off Christmas Isla The Guardian
BOAT CARRYING 200 ASYLUM SEEKERS CAPSIZES Tempo Interactive
Boat carrying asylum seekers capsizes Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Boat with 200 asylum-seekers capsizes on way to Australia Chicago Sun-Times
Boat carrying asylum seekers capsizes off Indonesia Toronto Sun
Rescue launched after boat 'carrying 200 asylum seekers' cap The Independent
Boat Capsizes: Rescue Teams From Indonesia, Australia Search Huffington Post
Boat carrying up 200 asylum-seekers capsizes off coast of Au The Daily Mail
Asylum seekers clinging to hull of boat Sydney Morning Herald
Boat carrying 200 asylum-seekers capsizes off Australia New Straits/Business Times
Asylum seeker boat capsizes off Australia Zeenews
Boat Carrying Asylum Seekers Capsizes Near Australia Wall Street Journal
Asylum seeker boat capsizes off Australia's Christmas Island Newstrack India
Authorities say rescue under way for 200 asylum seekers in c Atlanta Journal
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Boats race to rescue 200 asylum seekers Sydney Morning Herald
Asylum-seeker boat carrying 200 capsizes off Australia Deccan Chronicle

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