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Arabs denounce Gingrich remarksNewt Gingrich (10 December 2011)

The Arab League condemns Republican US presidential contender Newt Gingrich for calling Palestinians an "invented" people and "terrorists".


The 1st cavalry 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion fold the U.S. flag during a handover ceremony of Camp Kalsu 11 December 2011Iraq PM in US as withdrawal looms

Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki visits Washington to meet President Barack Obama, weeks before a final US troop withdrawal marks the start of a new chapter for Iraq.

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov attends the opening ceremony of the 5th Krasnoyarsk Book Fair in the Siberian city in November 2011NBA team owner to run against Putin

New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov says he will challenge PM Vladimir Putin in Russia's presidential election, calling it the "most important decision" of his life.

Mark Mardell Article written by Mark Mardell Mark Mardell North America editor

Knives out for Newt Gingrich

As Newt Gingrich consolidates his lead in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, other candidates are sharpening their attacks.

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Katty Kay Article written by Katty Kay Katty Kay Washington Correspondent, BBC World News America

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