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Al-Qaida claims Iraq prison raids which freed hundreds of inmates
Full Article The Guardian
23 Jul 2013

Military-style assaults on Abu Ghraib and Taji prisons come as Sunni Muslim militants regain momentum in insurgency Mourners pray over the coffin of a victim killed during the assault on Taji prison. Iraqi authorities said that raid failed to free any inmates. Photograph: Stringer/Iraq/Reuters Al-Qaida in Iraq has claimed responsibility for deadly...

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In this file photo taken on Friday, July 20, 2012, blindfolded and handcuffed suspected al-Qaida members are led away to detention centers in an Iraqi army base in Hillah, about 60 miles (95 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq.
photo: AP / Alaa al-Marjani

updated 23 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
2:09
In Iraq, Hundreds of Inmates May Have Escaped After Suicide Bombers Attack Prisons
updated 23 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
8:12
In Iraq, Hundreds of Inmates May Have Escaped After Suicide Bombers Attack Prisons
updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
1:14
Iraq Jailbreaks: Hundreds Escape In Taji And Abu Ghraib
updated 20 Aug 2010; published 20 Jul 2007
1:48
Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners freed
updated 23 Jul 2013; published 23 Jul 2013
2:09
In Iraq, Hundreds Of Inmates Likely Escaped After Suicide Bombers Attack Prisons
updated 21 Jul 2013; published 03 Sep 2012
3:48
Syrian Rebels Executing Prisoners! Free Syria Army
Islamism after the Coup in Egypt
Full Article Middle East Online
23 Jul 2013

In October 1992, Cairo was struck by a devastating earthquake, in which nearly 600 people were killed and several thousand injured. Within hours, members of the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist groups were out on the streets, clearing the rubble and providing food, blankets and tents to the thousands who had lost their homes. The government of...

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An Egyptian woman runs past a burning scooter that was set on fire during clashes between opponents and supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi, in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, July 22, 2013.
photo: AP / Hussein Malla

updated 20 Jul 2013; published 05 Jul 2013
1:56
Cairo Coup Anger: Muslim Brotherhood leader tells Morsi supporters to defy Egyptian Army
updated 10 Jul 2013; published 04 Jul 2013
12:23
Egyptian Army Coup Topples President Morsi
updated 16 Jul 2013; published 05 Jul 2013
2:37
Egypt braces for pro-Morsi protests
updated 05 Jul 2013; published 05 Jul 2013
0:55
Egypt Breaking News: Muslim Brotherhood Head: Morsi is Egypt President
updated 05 Jul 2013; published 04 Jul 2013
0:53
Egypt army crackdown continues: Military moves against Muslim Brotherhood as Islamists plan protests
updated 14 Jul 2013; published 08 Jul 2013
2:40
Newsdesk Live: Where does the coup in Egypt leave the Muslim Brotherhood?
Myanmar Releases Dozens of Political Prisoners
Full Article The New York Times
23 Jul 2013

YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's president has pardoned at least 70 more political prisoners, just days after promising to free all who remain jailed by the end of the year. The release of political detainees in Myanmar has been a key concern of the United States and other Western nations. Around 200 were believed to be behind bars before the...

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Myanmar political prisoners who were released from Insein prison stand outside the gate of the facility Friday, May 17, 2013 in Yangon, Myanmar.
photo: AP / Khin Maung Win

updated 01 Feb 2013; published 14 Jan 2012
5:40
FSRN Burma's New Government Releases Many Political Prisoners
updated 22 Aug 2012; published 20 Jan 2012
1:45
Burma Frees Political Prisoners
updated 21 May 2013; published 21 May 2013
4:39
Obama: Myanmar Should Release More Political Prisoners
updated 28 Apr 2013; published 15 Nov 2012
1:12
Myanmar frees prisoners ahead of Obama visit
updated 09 Jul 2013; published 22 May 2013
19:32
President Obama Meets with President Thein Sein of Myanmar
updated 11 Mar 2013; published 11 Mar 2013
1:11
MYANMAR, BARAK OBAMA VISIT MYANMAR (BURMA)
Syria conflict: Top US general outlines military options
Full Article BBC News
23 Jul 2013

The top US military officer has outlined the costs, risks and benefits of possible American military involvement in the Syrian conflict. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen Martin Dempsey offered five military options, including limited strikes and establishing a no-fly zone. But he said using force in Syria would be "no less...

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File - Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey gives remarks during a ceremony honoring the Military Times 2011 Soldier of the Year.
photo: US Army

updated 15 Jul 2013; published 15 Jul 2013
5:51
Israel used Turkish military base to airstrike Syria arms depot - RT source
updated 15 Jun 2013; published 15 Jun 2013
2:32
Syria : Syrian, Iran, Iraq, Hezbollah forces push al Qaeda back, target Aleppo (Jun 15, 2013)
updated 05 May 2013; published 05 May 2013
13:07
WAR DRUMS: Syria/Israel War Escalates - New Massive Israeli Attack Rocks Damascus!
updated 06 Dec 2012; published 06 Dec 2012
2:11
Breaking News: Obama Sends Thousands of U.S Troops to Syria
updated 06 Mar 2013; published 06 Mar 2013
1:23
WORLD WAR III: America Issues New Warning To Iran About Nuclear Weapons!
updated 05 Dec 2012; published 05 Dec 2012
0:51
Syria conflict : West weights military intervention to secure chemical weapons
Four killed in clashes over ousted Egypt president
Full Article Newstrack India
23 Jul 2013

Tweet Cairo, July 23 (IANS) Four people were killed and several dozens injured in clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, state media reported. Protestors from both sides threw rocks at one another at the Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo Monday. Gunshots also heard in the area, Xinhua cited the MENA news...

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Four killed in clashes over ousted Egypt president
photo: AP / Nasser Nasser

updated 06 Jul 2013; published 06 Jul 2013
1:50
Egypt: Morsi opponents and supporters clash, over 20 killed
updated 06 Jul 2013; published 06 Jul 2013
1:40
Supporters, opponents of ousted President Morsy clash in Egypt 이집트 모르시 축출 찬반 충돌, 사상자 속출
updated 20 Jul 2013; published 20 Jul 2013
5:48
Country Cracked: 'More violence looms as Islamists & liberals tear Egypt apart'
updated 08 Jul 2013; published 08 Jul 2013
0:49
Raw: 40 Reported Dead in Egypt Clashes
updated 03 Jul 2013; published 03 Jul 2013
1:29
Mursi Ousted as Egypt's President; Constitution Suspended
updated 16 Jul 2013; published 16 Jul 2013
1:10
Egypt protests: seven die in clashes in Cairo
Pope Francis greeted by ecstatic crowds following arrival in Brazil
Full Article The Guardian
23 Jul 2013

Worshippers flock round pope's car on drive from airport while protests break out elsewhere in response to presidential meeting At one point, a woman handed the pontiff a dark-haired baby, whom he kissed before handing it back. Photograph: Handout/Reuters Pope Francis was greeted by happy crowds and a holiday atmosphere in Rio de Janeiro as he...

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Pope Francis waves from his popemobile as he makes his way into central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, July 22, 2013.
photo: AP / Felipe Dana

updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
1:01
Pope Francis Mobbed by Crowds en Route Through Rio
updated 23 Jul 2013; published 23 Jul 2013
1:03
Pope Francis is welcomed by ecstatic crowds in Brazil
updated 23 Jul 2013; published 23 Jul 2013
1:47
Brazil crowds greet Pope Francis in Rio de Janeiro
updated 08 May 2013; published 08 May 2013
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Pope: Learn to listen to the Holy Spirit
updated 23 Jul 2013; published 23 Jul 2013
1:57
Crowds halt Pope's progress on Brazil visit
updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
1:56
Crowds swarm Pope Francis in Rio
World awaits first glimpse of Britain's new prince
Full Article Swissinfo
23 Jul 2013

Reuters July 23, 2013 - 01:02 By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON (Reuters) - The world was awaiting the first glimpse of Britain's new prince on Tuesday with camera crews poised to photograph Prince William and his wife, Kate, leaving a London hospital with their baby son. Kate, 31, gave birth to the couple's first child, who is third in line to...

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Britain's Prince William stand next to his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge as she leaves the King Edward VII hospital in central London, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting their first child, and the Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to hospital suffering from a severe form of morning sickness in the early stages of her pregnancy.
photo: AP / Alastair Grant

updated 23 Jul 2013; published 23 Jul 2013
2:05
Royal Baby : It's a Boy for Britain's William and Kate at 4:24pm 8lb 6oz weight
updated 23 Jul 2013; published 23 Jul 2013
2:54
Royal Baby Boy World Awaits First Glimpse
updated 10 Jul 2013; published 10 Jul 2013
1:06
Fashion News Pop: What Kate Middleton Will Wear When She Introduces the Royal Baby
updated 15 Jul 2013; published 15 Jul 2013
1:29
Hospital Gets Security Sweep for Royal Baby
updated 04 Apr 2013; published 04 Apr 2013
0:24
Prince William And Kate Visit Glasgow, Four Year Old Girl Waits For A Kiss Then Shys Away
updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
1:17
Prince William's Wife, Kate Gave birth to the Future King of England Prince Of Cambridge
China earthquake leaves 75 dead, 400 hurt
Full Article Newsday
23 Jul 2013

BEIJING -- An earthquake that shook an arid, hilly farming area in northwest China sparked landslides and destroyed or damaged thousands of brick-and-mud homes yesterday, killing at least 75 people and injuring more than 400, the government said. The quake near the city of Dingxi in Gansu province toppled brick walls and telephone lines, shattered...

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A woman injured in an earthquake is helped by medical workers in Minxian county in Dingxi city in northwest China's Gansu province on Monday, July 22, 2013. A strong earthquake that shook an arid, hilly farming area in northwest China sparked landslides and destroyed or damaged thousands of brick-and-mud homes Monday, killing at least 75 people and injuring more than 400, the government said.
photo: AP / CHINA OUT

updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
1:21
China Earthquake 22 July '13 : 89 Killed, 400 injured in China Gansu Quake
updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
0:36
47 Dead In Strong Earthquake Struck China Injuring 81 People City Dingxi Gansu Video Raw Footage
updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
0:52
At Least 47 Dead After China Earthquake
updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
1:18
China : Gansu hit by 2 powerful earthquakes, At least 75 people dead and injuring more than 400
updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
3:48
More Than 50 People Died In Chinese Earthquakes
updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
0:49
China Twin Earthquakes 20 Jul 2013
Millions at risk of female genital mutilation
Full Article Al Jazeera
22 Jul 2013

More than 125 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation, and 30 million more girls are at risk in the next decade, UNICEF said. Although genital cutting is on the decline, the practice remains "almost universal" in some countries, said the report by the United Nations Children's Fund, released on Monday. The...

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Millions at risk of female genital mutilation
photo: WN / Eteh

updated 31 Aug 2010; published 31 Aug 2010
8:59
Female Genital Mutilation - UK
updated 30 May 2013; published 30 May 2013
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Female genital cutting
updated 24 Jun 2013; published 24 Jun 2013
3:53
Seven Year Old Girl Victim Of Genital Mutilation
updated 01 Mar 2012; published 01 Mar 2012
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WorldLeadersTV: SINGER ANGELIQUE KIDJO at UN PERFORMANCE on HARMFUL FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)
updated 25 Feb 2012; published 25 Feb 2012
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"The Cut" Documentary - Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) In Kenya (2009)
updated 30 Jul 2012; published 30 Jul 2012
1:35
What Female Genital Mutilation does to little girls
Russia urges Syria to expel 'extremists'
Full Article Al Jazeera
22 Jul 2013

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has issued a new call for the Syrian government and opposition to work together to expel all "terrorists and extremists" from Syria. At the start of a meeting with Syrian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Qadri Jamil in Moscow, Lavrov said that last month's agreement in Northern Ireland for the two...

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In this image taken from video obtained from the Shaam News Network, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, columns of smoke billow above houses as a result of heavy bombing in Damascus, Syria, Monday July 22, 2013.
photo: AP / Shaam News Network

updated 22 Jul 2013; published 22 Jul 2013
2:45
Russia Wants Syria To Expell Terrorists And Extremists From The Country
updated 02 Jun 2012; published 02 Jun 2012
4:45
'US wants chaos within Islamic world'
updated 14 Jul 2013; published 14 Jul 2013
4:45
US wants confusing within Islamic world
updated 01 Jan 2013; published 01 Jan 2013
7:44
Syria News 30.12.2012, Army destroy terrorists' hideouts, People tell their suffering from extremist
updated 02 Jun 2012; published 02 Jun 2012
5:13
NWO WW3 Agenda in Syria / Iran (Chaos) Political Zionism VS Islam - World at War
updated 04 Jul 2013; published 04 Jul 2013
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Syria Expulsion of Al Jazeera in Tunisia Live on Air 13 08 2012 Syria war

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Decision to place military win of Lebanese group on terrorist list will only complicate Middle East situation, Tehran says Hezbollah fighters parade in Beirut holding Lebanese...
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Sunday’s election for the upper house of Parliament in Japan was a strong vote of confidence for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the pro-growth fiscal and monetary policies he has...
Al Jazeera
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition has won a solid majority in upper house elections. The bloc now has control of both chambers, handing Abe a strong...

People queue to look at a notice proclaiming the birth of a baby boy of Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge on display for the public view at Buckingham Palace in London, Tuesday, July 23, 2013.
The royal baby and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are said to be "doing well" amid hopes that the world will get its first glimpse of the future king later today. 560 315 TelegraphPlayer_10196561 11:11AM BST 23 Jul 2013 Duchess of Cambridge gives...
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Opponents of ousted President Mohammed Morsi burn posters bearing his picture during clashes against Morsi supporters, in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, July 22, 2013.
A fresh wave of clashes between opponents and supporters of deposed Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi in central Cairo overnight Monday has left at least six people dead, as Islamists vow to continue protests until he is reinstated. By News Wires...
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In this Dec. 12, 2012 photo released by Korean Central News Agency, North Korea's Unha-3 rocket lifts off from the Sohae launch pad in Tongchang-ri, North Korea. The satellite that North Korea launched on board the long-range rocket is orbiting normally, South Korea said on Thursday.
Seoul: Fresh satellite images confirm that North Korea has halted construction at a facility to launch a new generation of long-range rockets, a US research institute said on Tuesday. The building of a new launch pad, missile assembly building and...
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Southwest Airlines
Eight people were injured after the front landing gear of a Southwest Airlines plane with 150 people on board collapsed on landing at New York’s La Guardia airport yesterday. The accident left the Boeing 737-700 with its nose resting against...
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Residents injured in the earthquake receive medical treatment at a camp in Meichuan town in Minxian county of Dingxi city in northwest China's Gansu province on Monday, July 22, 2013.
Rescue efforts are under way following two powerful earthquakes in China that killed at least 89 people. The quakes hit Gansu province on Monday morning, with the majority of casualties in Dingxi city. More than 800...
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New Delhi: More than a decade after the late South African cricketer Hansie Cronje's name emerged in the 2000 match fixing scandal, the Delhi Police filed a chargesheet at a court here in Delhi on...
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NYSE Euronext market indicators are shown on a board on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 in New York
NEW YORK — The stock market is closing at a record high despite a disappointing quarterly performance from McDonald's. A big week for corporate results began Monday with second-quarter earnings for the hamburger chain falling short of Wall Street's...
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