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** FILE ** This March 3, 2008 file photo shows Ahmed Ouyahia, who was appointed Algeria's prime minister, Monday, June, 23, 2008. Algeria's president named Ahmed Ouyahia, a pragmatist known for his tough line against Islamic extremists, as the North African country's prime minister. The office of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced the changes as part of a Cabinet reshuffle, with outgoing Premier Abdelaziz Belkhadem returning to his previous post as the president's "personal representative."

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Zeenews
Top Algerian politician resigns as party head
Algiers: One of Algeria's most prominent politicians has resigned his post as the head of his political party in the latest political maneuverings ahead of next year's key presidential elections.... (photo: AP / AP Photo)

Spain's King Juan Carlos speaks in Moscow's Kremlin after he was awarded with a Russian State Award for humanitarian activism in 2010, on Thursday, July 19, 2012.

King Juan Carlos Madrid Photos Spain Wikipedia: Juan Carlos I of Spain

The Star
Youth unemployment hurts me, says Spain's king as he turns 75
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's King Juan Carlos I said he was worried about high youth unemployment and urged Spaniards to stick together to combat an economic crisis, in an interview to mark his 75th... (photo: AP / RIA Novosti Kremlin, Mikhail Klimentyev, Presidential Press Service)

Spain's Crown Prince Felipe, left, Spain's King Juan Carlos, center left, Princess Letizia and Queen Sofia, right, attend a military parade, during the holiday known as Dia de la Hispanidad, Spain's National Day, in Madrid, Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.

The Star
Spain's king voices 'energy, hope' in crisis
MADRID - Spain's King Juan Carlos said Friday he had "energy and hope" to continue ruling, in his first public interview in more than a decade, after a year blighted by scandals. "I am on good form,... (photo: AP / Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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This image rendered from video shows David Letterman, speaking on the "Late Show" Monday Oct. 5, 2009

The Inquisitr
Letterman On Oprah: Sex Scandal Improved My Marriage
Posted: January 4, 2013 David Letterman spoke candidly to Oprah Winfrey about his 2009 sex scandal in an interview set to air Sunday, but the late-night chat-show host has a surprisingly positive spin... (photo: AP / CBS)
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Former French film star and animal right activist Brigitte Bardot acknowledges applause prior to a press conference at the Marigny theater, in Paris

The Washington Times
Brigitte Bardot: 1960s screen diva threatens to leave France over elephants
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The Verge
Tech issue with music playback on iPhone
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released by the Egyptian President, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, center, and Field Marshal Gen. Hussein Tantawi, right, visit soldiers in El Arish, Egypt's northern Sinai Peninsula. Egypt vows to take on Islamist militants who have turned the Sinai peninsula bordering Israel into a lawless haven and are suspected of killing 16 Egyptian troops as the fighters were en route to a failed assault on the Jewish state. Morsi pledged that now, Egypt's military will go after the militants in the Sinai, a move that could reinforce Gaza's isolation

Middle East Online
Re-launching Egyptian premier league: a barometer for Morsi’s performance
The re-launch of the Egyptian premier league has become a barometer for how President Mohammed Morsi is coping with key issues, including reform of the hated police and... (photo: AP / Egyptian Presidency)
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Sun Star
Comelec readies raffle on placing of party-list groups in ballots
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) expressed readiness to conduct the first-ever raffle for the official placing of party-list organizations in the ballots to be used... (photo: WN / Trigedia)
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The Guardian
Match-fixing scandal in South Africa overshadows Africa Cup of Nations
Allegations have rocked the South African Football Association and the implications stretch across the world... (photo: WN / John Sahid)
Africa Photos Soccer Sports Wikipedia: South Africa national football team

United Nations

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Security Council

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NATO

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G8 Agenda

	Eurozone austerity hits world's poor as Europe's aid falls by €700m The Guardian
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Politics Headlines

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HS2 is a cancer that will cost our country dear

Awang Adek: International rankings will improve with bigger

Myanmar's Suu Kyi says any peace bid 'up to government'

Sheriff boycotts company after it stops selling assault rifl

Elections Worldwide

Obama should have stood firmer

Herald News: Letters, Jan. 6, 2012

Hugo Chavez's allies re-elect legislative chief

Airman Steven Kleber listens to the operator of the MQ-1 Predator performing the pre-launch procedure checklist June 7, 2010, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.

Obama adviser who decried 'war on terror' now defends drones

President Barack Obama addresses supporters at a fundraising reception in Baltimore, Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

Obama urges action on debt ceiling

Chicago mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel listens to questions at a news conference during his campaign in Chicago, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011.

Mayor Emanuel, elected officials and community leaders want stronger gun control (Photos)

Republicans vulnerable who voted to avert "fiscal cliff," ra Denver Post
Library of Congress faces daunting task archiving 170 billio Denver Post
Water woes in the arid West Denver Post
Fresh faces, hot issues when Colorado legislature opens Wedn Denver Post
Commentary: Are newspaper editorials passe'? Star Telegram
20-40-60 etiquette: Do I bring a hostess gift when an event The Oklahoman
Legislature eyes Texas' future my SA
Book review: "Stalin's Barber" by Paul M. Levitt an irrevere Denver Post
Advice for Gov. Pence from 5 political watchers Indianapolis Star
Trillion Dollar C The Inquisitr
Deregulation didn't zap CPS' reputation my SA
Letters to the editor: Jan. 6 Lexington Herald-Leader
Florida Republicans choose 'Big Government' Obamacare over s The Examiner
Texas Coach Kearney Resigns Amid Investigation The New York Times
Obama's Vacation in Hawaii: Day 4 The New York Times
Leaders to Assad: Go in peace Detroit Free Press
California Republican Party is reforming The Examiner
Georgia's Paul Broun looks to pick up where Ron Paul left of The Washington Times
Legislative session expected to be one of the most conservat Star Telegram
As lawmakers return to Austin this week, a heap of work awai Star Telegram

Italy's Monti unveils campaign symbol

Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz, left, speaks to Chief of Staff of the Turkish military Gen. Ismail Hakki Karadayi at the start of military's annual high council meeting to select army's next chain of command in Ankara Friday, Aug. 1, 1997. The military is replacing top commanders who have reached retirement age, but their replacements are unlikely to reduce the military s role as staunch defender of Turkey s secular traditions.

Turkey's ex-military chief testifies on coup role

Press conference by Mario Monti, Member of the EC in charge of Competition, on the Alstom file . ula1

Italy's Premier Mario Monti says 2nd term would show Italians he is not wicked taxman

Virtually All 2013 Outlooks Summarized: Part 2 - Array Of Be Seeking Alpha
Greek Tax Scandal Distracts From a Collection Shortfall CNBC
French macarons make a perfect party dessert The Washington Times
Weighing The Week Ahead: Are Earnings Hopes Too High? Seeking Alpha
Van Gogh dazzles at Netherlands' Kroeller-Mueller The Oklahoman
AP News in Brief at 10:58 p.m. EST Austin American Statesman
8 elections that could change the world in 2013Commentary Tampa Bay Online
Poland dreams of shale Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Museumsinsel – Museum Island: Berlin's Treasure Island The Washington Times
Will More Integration Save Europe’s Social Model? Caijing
In Russia, a Trendy Activism Against Putin Loses Its Moment The New York Times
Al-Assad set for rare address to Syrians Al Jazeera
Egypt to reshuffle key cabinet ministries Al Jazeera
India wary as Turkey set to broker Afghanistan-Taliban peace The Times of India
Lazio president defends club after fans racially abuse Cagli The Guardian
Brave Turkish daily Taraf felled by offstage government axe The Guardian
Shakespeare: bard of Avon now … and Euro-laureate hereafter? The Observer
Britain must stay at the heart of Europe The Observer
French actor Depardieu in Russia to get new passport - media The Star
Czech launches Internet petition against president's amnesty CNTV

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf addressing the Assembly session at Parliament House, Islamabad on July 6, 2012

Pak will have to redefine its military doctrine to tackle terrorism: PM

The President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag meeting the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 04, 2013.

India, Mauritius need to boost economic ties: Mukherjee

Brides wait to take part in a mass wedding ceremony in Nanjing, China, on Monday Sept. 25, 2006. A total of 138 newly-wed couples from across the country attended the ceremony, held on the sidelines of the Forum of Historical and Cultural Cities. The wed

China's brides go for gold as their dowries get bigger and bigger

KASHMIR- THE NEW BATTLEFIELD FOR ‘JIHAD’? GroundReport
Leila’s saga for the lonely dancers Jakarta Post
India win toss, elect to bat against Pakistan Deccan Herald
Myanmar gov't seeks guarantee for lasting peace with KNU CNTV
Mahat blames govt of misusing power The Himalayan
Ten Political Parties Set to Contest Indonesia's 2014 Legisl Jakarta Globe
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Levin visiting Afghanistan to review security Detroit Free Press
Pakistan heads for new elections, new military leadership, n The Washington Times
British Spitfire search team arrives in Myanmar US News
Pakistan accuses India of deadly cross-border raid US News
Google’s Eric Schmidt confirmed for ‘humanitarian mission’ t The Examiner
Taliban warns of 'prolonged war' in Afghanistan if US stays Newstrack India
Smoking Habits of Male Prisoners Studied in Australia The Examiner
A Brave Few Fight for Justice in Papua Despite Deadly Danger Jakarta Globe
Chinese censors provoke media outcry China Daily
'Concern over content' behind axing of Thai drama China Daily
Abe stresses focus on economic recovery China Daily
The Big Nonsense About Indonesia's Political Democracy Jakarta Globe
Analysis: U.S. irked by Google chief’s N. Korea plans Ohio

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani voted on Saturday in elections expected to keep Kurdistan

Iraqi president said to be recovering from stroke

Jalal Talabani President of Iraq addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters

Iraq presidency claims progress in stroke recovery

Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah speaks to his supporters in a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. The leader of the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group has claimed responsibility for launching the drone aircraft that entered Israeli airspace earlier this week. The rare admission Thursday by Hassan Nasrallah raises regional tensions at a sensitive time when the group's backers, Syria and Iran, are under pressure

Nasrallah warns against Syria partition

Assad to make rare speech as Syrian rebels draw nearer Khaleej Times
Syria's Assad to deliver speech on Sunday Ha'aretz
UAE rejects Egypt call to free 'Brotherhood' detainees The Times of India
Syria clashes: President Bashar al-Assad to address nation t Zeenews
Israel leader appeals for right-wing votes US News
Syria journalists caught in middle of conflict The Los Angeles Times
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to address nation today Zeenews
Syria President Bashar al-Assad to address nation today Zeenews
Elections seen as only answer in crisis-hit Iraq France24
Syrian president to give speech on Sunday Khaleej Times
IMF official in Egypt on Monday for loan talks Khaleej Times
Reprisal fears cloud Libya probe into US consulate attack Khaleej Times
Syrian President Assad to address nation Sunday China Daily
Iran plans to double natural gas production from southern fi Xinhua
Abbas to visit Cairo for Palestinian reconciliation talks The Siasat Daily
Syria’s Pre The Inquisitr
News Analysis: Protests continue against Iraqi Shiite-led go Xinhua
In Yemen, chewing khat offers ritual and repose The Los Angeles Times
Iran Review: Interview with Mohammad Rouhisefat, Iran’ The Other Site
Juan Cole: The Rise of the Sunnis and the Decline of Iran, I The Other Site

File - Cristina Fernández, President of Argentina, is pictured during a meeting of the UN’s Special Committee on Decolonization to consider the “Question of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas)”, 14 June, 2012.

Argentina's call for return of Falklands causes a stir

In this frame grab taken from Venezolana de Television, VTV, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez delivers a televised speech aired from Cuba, Thursday, June 30, 2011.

Venezuela assembly meets amid Chavez health crisis

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, meets U.S. actor Sean Penn at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.(AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Venezuela VP: Chavez can delay oath and stay in power

Retired Gen. McChrystal takes blame for Rolling Stone articl Detroit news
Football sex charges in Ohio prompt website Detroit news
Honduras: Ambassador Quits Over Wild Party Orange News
Chavez allies re-elect Venezuela legislative president Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Chavez allies re-elect legislative chief Richmond Times Dispatch
Argentine President to Visit Chavez in Havana Novosti
Venezuelan assembly leader keeps post San Francisco Chronicle
Venezuela lawmakers elect Chavez ally as Assembly chief The Himalayan
Rumors, gossip, intrigue fill Venezuelan void The Miami Herald
Venezuelan VP: Ch The Inquisitr
Chavez to keep his presidency beyond Jan. 10: parliament hea CNTV
Chavez to keep his presidency beyond Jan 10 China Daily
Chavez allies back assembly chief Belfast Telegraph
Venezuela contemplates next move with Hugo Chavez absent Daily Press
Venezuela keeps same legislative chief amid uncertainty abou The Washington Post
>Hugo Chavez's allies re-elect legislative chief Seattle Post
Chavez ally to head National Assembly The Independent
Honduran ambassador to Colombia sacked after wild party BBC News
Hugo Chávez fights for life as supporters pray in Venezuela The Observer
Chavez ally reelected to head Venezuela assembly The Los Angeles Times

President Salva Kiir, right, of South Sudan arrives at the National Palace with Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn, left, of Ethiopia during talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Friday Jan. 4, 2013.

Sudan and South Sudan Presidents agree again on buffer zone

File - Mohammed Loulichki, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the UN and President of the Security Council for December, briefs the press on the situation in the Central African Republic, 28 December, 2012.

UN council calls on CAR rebels to withdraw

An M23 rebel stands guard in Rutshuru, which is under their control, some 75kms (48 miles) north of Goma, eastern Congo, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012.

M23 rebels threaten to quit DR Congo talks over ceasefire

Egypt needs sustainable politics Deutsche Welle
Somalia: Seminar in Garowe for Puntland political associatio Gareowe Online
Rewind TV: Borgen; Ripper Street; Africa: Kalahari; Neil Arm The Guardian
U.S. targets armed groups operating in Congo The Examiner
Syrian president to give rare speech San Francisco Chronicle
Egypt fires finance‚ interior ministers before IMF vis The Himalayan
AU panel to draw up matrix for implementation of agreements Xinhua
Egypt's cabinet reshuffle to include 10 new ministers The Siasat Daily
In the North Sinai, Jihadis Stand Down the Egyptian Governme The Daily Beast
News Analysis: Egyptians debate over draft law limiting prot CNTV
Egyptians debate over draft law limiting protests China Daily
Egypt court acquits former culture minister of illicit gains China Daily
Egyptian Ex-Culture Minister Acquitted of Graft Charges Novosti
Leaders Plan Buffer Zone at Sudan Border The New York Times
Sudan, South Sudan reach agreement on Abyei, implementation Xinhua
Egypt's cabinet reshuffle Sunday to include 10 new ministers Xinhua
Sudanese Leaders Agree to Set up Demilitarized Border Zone Novosti
The Feral Beast: Portillo bows out of opera job The Independent
Sudan, South Sudan agree to implement oil deal The News & Observer
Wajidpur decked up for visit of Mauritius president The Times of India

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