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March 6, 2009

Analysis: Beshir Unlikely to See Inside of Courtroom Soon: Law Experts

THE HAGUE ~ Sudan’s President Omar al-Beshir is unlikely to see the inside of a courtroom soon, law experts said... Read More →
March 6, 2009

Obama Extends Sanctions on Zimbabwe

WASHINGTON ~ President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was extending existing US sanctions on Zimbabwe for one year, on... Read More →
March 6, 2009

Brown Wins Rare Praise at Home for US Trip

LONDON ~ Prime Minister Gordon Brown won some rare praise from the British media on Thursday for his efforts to... Read More →
March 6, 2009

Clinton Reiterates Desire to Engage with Iran

SHARM EL-SHEIKH ~ US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on her first visit to the Middle East as America’s top... Read More →
March 6, 2009

Around Two Dozen Held after Pakistan Attack

LAHORE ~ Pakistani officials said around two dozen people were detained over the ambush on Sri Lanka’s cricket team, which... Read More →
February 27, 2009

On ‘Day of Reckoning’ Obama Vows US Will Recover

WASHINGTON ~ President Barack Obama vowed to lead a fearful America through its torment to emerge stronger than ever, declaring... Read More →
February 27, 2009

Turkish Jet Crash Kills Nine in Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM ~ A Turkish Airways jet crashed into a muddy field as it came into land at Amsterdam airport on... Read More →
February 27, 2009

US to Keep Pressing China on Rights

WASHINGTON ~ The United States will keep raising human rights concerns with China, a senior official said on Wednesday, days... Read More →
February 20, 2009

Obama Signs Most ‘Sweeping’ Stimulus Bill in US History

DENVER ~ President Barack Obama proclaimed this week he had begun the work of saving the American dream, as he... Read More →
February 20, 2009

Hopes Rise after Darfur Deal

DOHA ~ Six bloodthirsty years later, hope has finally arisen for an end to the tragedy of Sudan’s Darfur as... Read More →