Facebook move reduces tensions with German government over privacy laws
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A Czech draft policy paper proposes to build a string of new atomic plants in the central European country, in contrast to a large pull-back from nuclear power following the Fukushima disaster in March
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Attacks that killed 30 to avenge 'Chinese occupation' of Xinjiang region
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The Pakistani Taliban, who are holding more than 20 young tribesmen hostage in an area bordering Afghanistan, demand the release of scores of prisoners and an end to tribal elders' support of offensives against them
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South Africa, yet to recognize Libya's National Transitional Council, remains committed to the African Union roadmap that has been previously rejected by the opposition fighters
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A second mosque near occupied Nablus city in the Palestinian West Bank vandalized with pro-settler graffiti is suspected to be a new victim of settlers'attacks
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Three men are detained in Indian Kashmir on suspicion of connections with the New Delhi bombing which killed 12 and injured nearly 80
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Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman warns Turkey against hosting a NATO missile defence system saying it would not serve regional stability
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Leading human rights expert denied visa to attend the seminar whilst China jails dozens of writers, lawyers and government critics
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The owner of Arrai TV, the only media outlet still contact with Gaddafi, describes the Libyan leader as a symbol of Arab resistance against foreign occupation
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad voices his criticism of the Syrian regime, calling for an end to violence during an interview with a Portuguese channel
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After heavy crackdown on protesters killing at least 23 people on Wednesday, Syrian security forces storm on the village of Ibleen in Jabal Al-Zawiyah, arresting pro-democracy activists
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Muammar Gaddafi vows to remain on Libyan soil battling NATO and the country's new leaders, dismissing reports that he had secretly fled towards bordering African states as part of a military convoy
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Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbbas holds an urgent meeting with PLO to discuss the current challenges facing UN membership bid
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