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U.S. intelligence taxed by Middle East unrest
The quick pace of protests and two regime changes in the Middle East over the last month has stretched the U.S. intelligence community as it scrambles to keep up with events and maintain crucial counter-terrorism contacts, top intelligence officials...Tags: CIA, Al-Qaeda, Espionage and Intelligence, Defense, Hosni Mubarak
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Nearly 100 Egyptians reach Italy as Europe braces for large migrant influx from Arab nations
Associated PressGENEVA (AP) — Nearly 100 Egyptians have arrived in Italy in two boats, international migration officials said Wednesday, as fears rose about a wave of people trying to reach Europe because of turmoil in the Arab world. This week, a large boat...Tags: Crimes, Heads of State, Human Rights, Hosni Mubarak, Tunisia
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Tunisian rights group alleges that security forces raped, abused protesters during revolt
Associated PressTUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Security forces loyal to Tunisia's former president unleashed a wave of terror on the population during the uprising that toppled the autocratic leader last month, with police killing, raping and robbing protesters, a women's...Tags: Human Rights, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Political Corruption, Tunisia, Wars and Interventions
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Obama reassures Jordan king of U.S. support
With protests rocking the Middle East, the Obama administration is reaching out to King Abdullah II of Jordan, trying to reassure a badly shaken ally of its support even as it calls for greater political freedom across the Arab world. Abdullah has been...Tags: Abdullah II of Jordan, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Hosni Mubarak, Political Corruption, Samir Rifai
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Obama says governments in Middle East should recognize calls for change coming from populace
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Tuesday slammed Iran for its harsh treatment of anti-government protesters and called on governments throughout the Middle East to avoid crackdowns on pro-democracy supporters. "The world is changing,"...Tags: Demonstration, Heads of State, Defense, Human Rights, Hosni Mubarak
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Tunisia extends state of emergency, ends curfew imposed amid protests
Associated PressTUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia extended a state of emergency that has been in place since the country's long time autocratic president was overthrown during an uprising last month, while it ended the curfew imposed during the deadly protests, the...Tags: Human Rights, Tunisia, Justice and Rights, United Nations, International Law
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Middle East nations scramble to contain unrest
To track the growing political movements gaining strength from the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia across North Africa and the Middle East, one would be well advised to get a planner.
There were Saturday's clashes between demonstrators and police in...Tags: Hosni Mubarak, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Political Corruption, Morocco, Coup d'Etat
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Celebrations spread across Middle East
The announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's exit Friday was too much for Amr Nassef, an Egyptian who anchors the news on Al Manar TV, which is operated by Hezbollah in Lebanon.
"Allahu akbar, the pharaoh is dead," Nassef said on the air, his...Tags: Syria, Human Rights, Hosni Mubarak, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Morocco
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Iranians rally to mark 1979 revolution, Egyptian uprising
Chanting anti-U.S. slogans, thousands of Iranians marched in Tehran to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution that toppled the shah — and to celebrate the Egyptian uprising that resulted in President Hosni Mubarak's ouster...Tags: Heads of State, Hosni Mubarak, Iran, National Government, Television
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Letters: They don't play, but they're cool
Top 10 coolest sports figures in Southland history (nonathletes):
1. Jerry Buss. Lakers owner. If you think his players look good, you should see his dates.
2. Vin Scully. Dodgers broadcaster. Best storyteller since Hemingway with a voice NFL Films...Tags: Hosni Mubarak, John Dillinger, Jeff Foxworthy, Chris Mullin, Pete Carroll
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JORDAN: Tribesmen slam Queen Rania, warn of revolt
Babylon & BeyondThree dozen members of powerful Jordanian tribes have lashed out at the country's glamorous Queen Rania and denounced what they called a "crisis of authority," calling for political change and justice against those involved in corruption in the Arab...
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