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Taliban To Open Office In Qatar

AP | RAHIM FAIEZ and PATRICK QUINN | Posted 01.04.2012 | World

Read More: Islamic Militants, Video, War on Terror, Afghanistan, Middle East, Terrorism, Afghanistan War End, Islamic Extremists, Taliban Peace Talks, Taliban, Qatar, Afghan Taliban, Ap, World News, Afghanistan War, World News

KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Afghan Taliban said Tuesday they have reached a preliminary deal with the Gulf state of Qatar to open a liaison office there...

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Iraq in 2012, a Dictatorship Worse Than Saddam?

Abbas Rezai | Posted 12.31.2011 | UK

Read More: Camp Ashraf, Tariq Al-Hashimi, Saleh Al-Mutlaq, Iran, United States, Muqtada Al-Sadr, Iraq, Nouri Al Maliki, World News, Uk, Uk World, UK News
Abbas Rezai

As the last US Forces pull out of Iraq before Christmas, this already troubled country sinks in even more violence and mayhem.

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Best of 2011: Top 10 Weird World News Stories

Madeleine Wilson | Posted 12.26.2011 | UK

Read More: Ryanair, Spaceport America, Travel, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Planking, Amsterdam, World News, Video, UK News
Madeleine Wilson

There have been viral tweets, incredible record-breaking feats and obscure fads that even granny admitted to digging for a while...

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The Verdict on Iraq

Faisal J. Abbas | Posted 12.26.2011 | World

Read More: Arab World, Wmd, American Withdrawal Iraq, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Middle East, George W. Bush, Baghdad, Iraq, Barack Obama, World News, World News
Faisal J. Abbas

What started as a hyped-up war of 'shock and awe', has ended rather quietly, tainted with mixed reviews as to whether or not the 'mission' was indeed accomplished.

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PICTURES: Highlights from 2011

The Huffington Post UK | David Hobbs, Gareth Richman | Posted 12.25.2011 | UK

Read More: World Events, Photographs, Uk News, 2011, World News, UK News

From tragedy in Japan to protest and liberation in the Middle East, 2011 has without doubt thrown up some incredible and compelling news stories, the ...

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British Army Helicopter Forced Down In Afghanistan

PA | Posted 12.24.2011 | UK

Read More: Uk News, British Army, Ministry of Defence, Afghanistan, International Security Assistance Force, World News, Afghanistan War, UK News

A helicopter carrying British troops has been forced to make an emergency landing after coming under fire in Afghanistan. The forced landing took p...

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Thousands Take To Moscow Streets To Protest

PA | Posted 12.24.2011 | UK

Read More: Russia, Vladimir Putin, Elections, Moscow, Russian Elections, Russia Elections, World News, UK News

Tens of thousands of demonstrators have rallied in the Russian capital in another huge protest against election fraud, signalling a growing outrage wi...

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Breast Implant Scandal: Interpol Hunt French Company Boss

PA | Posted 12.24.2011 | UK

Read More: Breast Cancer, Uk News, Cancer, Interpol, Crime, Breast Implants, World News, UK News

Interpol has issued an arrest warrant for the boss of the French breast implant company at the centre of an international health scare. Jean-Claude...

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Syria: Bomb Blasts Rock Damascus

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.23.2011 | UK

Read More: Arab Spring, Suicide Bombers, Bashar Assad, Al Qaida, Middle East, Syria, World News, UK News

Twin explosions have shaken the Syrian capital Damascus, killing several people, state media reported, blaming the attack on suicide car bombs that ma...

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World Leaders Gather To Honour Havel

Posted 12.23.2011 | UK

Read More: Hillary Clinton, Uk News, Europe, David Cameron, Vaclav Havel, Czech Republic, World News, UK News

World leaders are gathering in Prague for the funeral of Czech president Vaclav Havel, who died on Sunday at the age of 75. US Secretary of State H...

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Christchurch Hit By Two 'Strong' Earthquakes

Huffington Post UK | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 12.23.2011 | UK

Read More: Natural Disasters, Uk News, Christchurch Earthquakes, Uk World, New Zealand, Christchurch, Associated Press, World News, UK News

Christchurch has been hit by a series of "strong" earthquakes, closing the airport and causing buildings and a shopping centre to be evacuated. Loc...

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World Waits On Fallout From Death Of Kim Jong Il

PA | Posted 12.20.2011 | UK

Read More: International Affairs, Uk News, Kim Jong Il, South Korea, China, North Korea, World News, UK News

Governments around the world are watching warily developments in North Korea following the sudden death of Kim Jong Il. Cautious optimism that the ...

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Twitter Is Definitely 'Trending', Confirms 300 Million Saudi Investment

Faisal J. Abbas | Posted 12.19.2011 | Media

Read More: Investments, Social Media, Twitter, Middle East, Social Networking, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, Media, Facebook, Kingdom-Holding-Company, World News, Media News
Faisal J. Abbas

Earlier today, Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) announced a $300m investment in social media site, Twitter, following months of negotiations.

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PICTURES: Santa Goes Scuba-Diving While Boris Looks For A Magic Wand

Huffington Post | Posted 12.19.2011 | UK

Read More: Pictures of the Day, Uk News, Pictures, World News, Christmas, Festive Season, UK News

A scuba-diving Santa, hundreds of plucked Turkeys selling at auction and skating choir boys - these are the festive images from around the UK just day...

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Stratfor Challenges Narratives on Syria

Sharmine Narwani | Posted 12.19.2011 | World

Read More: Syria, Politics, World News, Fsa, Middle East, Alawites, Stratfor, Bashar Al Assad, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Sunni, Snc, World News
Sharmine Narwani

Without facts, the Syrian story does not stand a chance in overcoming the enmity and rancor felt by both sides. False narratives, even heartfelt ones, will only keep conflict buzzing. Kudos to Stratfor for underlining the importance of information transparency.

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New York Times Columnist Tom Friedman Crossed a Line

David Harris | Posted 12.19.2011 | Politics

Read More: New York Times, Israel, Journalism, World News, Tom Friedman, Politics News
David Harris

Tom Friedman, the New York Times columnist, crossed a line in his recent op-ed, "Newt, Mitt, Bibi and Vladimir." Shockingly, he wrote: "I sure hope ...

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Memories of Kim

Dom Joly | Posted 12.19.2011 | UK

Read More: Kim Jong Il Dead, Kim Jong Il, World News, North Korea, Uk, Uk World, Dom Joly, Dark Tourist, UK News
Dom Joly

The moment my plane landed my phone went crazy. Kim Jong Il had died while I was in the air and, as I visited North Korea for my book The Dark Tourist two years ago, I was being asked to comment.

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The History and Politics Behind Coke's Saudi Investment

Faisal J. Abbas | Posted 12.16.2011 | World

Read More: Coca-Cola, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Muslims, Partnerships, Business, Localization, Ramadan, Mergers, World News, Video, World News
Faisal J. Abbas

To many, Coca Cola's decision to invest $980 million in buying a stake in leading Saudi beverage manufacturer, Aujan Industries, may simply seem as an...

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A "Mass Murderer" Invited to the White House

Abbas Rezai | Posted 12.12.2011 | World

Read More: Jackson Lee, White House, Rohrabacher, Camp Ashraf, Tehran, Baghdad, Iran, Hillary Clinton, US Congress, Iraq, Barack Obama, State Department, World News, Nouri Al Maliki, World News
Abbas Rezai

The disputable meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki and President Obama will be held today in the White House. Mr. Maliki will be accompanied by Hadi Ameri, a government minister who has been the Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards 9th Badr corps.

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Striking! The Best Photos Of The Day

The Huffington Post | Mark Hanrahan | Posted 12.09.2011 | World

Read More: Photos, Photography, Photographs, Pakistan, New York Snow, Rodeo, Pictures, Virginia Tech, North Korea, World News, Russia Elections, World News

From the tragic shootings at Virgina Tech to rodeo riders getting bucked from broncos, thousands of stories have unfolded around the world in the last...

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Hope and Change: The Arab Spring Dominated the Headlines, But 2011 Saw Other Landmark Human Rights Victories

Julie B. Gutman | Posted 12.09.2011 | World

Read More: Human Rights, Julie Gutman, World News, Khmer Rouge Trial, International Criminal Court, Conflict Minerals, Lords Resistance Army, Gbagbo, Joseph Kony, World News
Julie B. Gutman

As the international community prepares to mark the 61st annual Human Rights Day on December 10, here is a short list of some of the best human rights developments of 2011 outside the Middle East.

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Israel's Space Programme, New Dali Sculpture, Pakistan Attack - Photos Of The Day

Huffington Post UK | Matthew Tucker | Posted 12.08.2011 | UK

Read More: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Photography, Synchronised Swimming, World News, Uk News, World, Pakistan, Space, Photos of the Day, UK News

Nasa better watch out, the space race is back - Israel have their eyes on stellar exploration as they unveil their new nano spaceship prototype; a rob...

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Dear The Commonwealth, It's Time to Suspend Swaziland

Stephen Brown | Posted 12.07.2011 | World

Read More: Politics, Commonwealth, Democracy, Swaziland, World News, World News
Stephen Brown

Swaziland is a member of the Commonwealth, which claims "54 independent states working together in the common interests of their citizens for development, democracy and peace." Imprisoning students, torturing and beating them is a funny way of sticking to that.

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An Economic Lifeline for Women in Rural Haiti

Caroline Gluck | Posted 12.07.2011 | World

Read More: Oxfam, World, Haiti, World News, World News
Caroline Gluck

Unemployment is especially hard in rural areas, where there are few economic opportunities available. This was a major issue in Haiti, as much before the earthquake as now. But, after the quake, it's also hampering people's ability to rebuild their lives.

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Syria Stages High-Level War Games As International Pressure Builds On Assad

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 12.05.2011 | UK

Read More: President Assad, Uk News, Turkey, Middle East, Iran, Israel, Arab Spring, Syria, Bashar Al-Assad, World News, UK News

Syria's army has staged a series of high-level war games, including test-firing missiles and running battle simulations, as the country faces growing ...

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