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    10 minutes ago
    Any use of chemical weapons by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during the ongoing uprising to overthrow his government will draw "an immediate reaction" from the world community, NATO's chief has said.

    Secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen's warning on Tuesday came as Syrian forces continued to hit rebel districts near Damascus, while state media reported that rebel forces had hit a school, killing dozens of children.
    NATO warns Syria against chemical weapons use
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    Secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen says any use of such arms will draw 'immediate reaction' from world community.
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    We examine the Bradley Manning case and ask if the new whistleblower protection act will make a difference.| http://aje.me/TGPF73
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    As our team drives out of our Goma hotel, we are told to wait at the barrier. The police commissioner of Goma has just returned to this city. Twelve bodyguards with ray ban sunglasses, clutching semi-automatic rifles and even RPGs surround ...
    his car. As we observe the spectacle, someone says under his breath "where were these officers, 2 weeks ago?" I couldn't help pondering that question, how could a well-armed UN backed national army and police force prefer to desert a major City than stand and fight around a thousands rebels?
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    As M23 revels leave Goma, there is a general feeling they could return back quite soon.
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    How long will Syrian refugees live in desperation? More than 465,000 refugees escaped the conflict that destroyed their lives searching for sanctuary in neighbouring countries. The UN expects their numbers will increase in coming months and...
    aid organizations warn the humanitarian crisis will worsen in the winter. The Stream speaks to displaced Syrians to find out what life is like at their camps. Join us at 1930GMT | http://aje.me/Vi449f
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    Life in Syrian refugee camps
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    The Stream speaks to Syrians displaced by ongoing violence.
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    Human rights groups are accusing Nigeria's Joint Task Force of killing civilians in its fight against the armed group Boko Haram. The group has claimed responsibility for killing thousands of people since it was founded in 2002. Boko Haram,...
    which means "Western education is forbidden", says it wants to create an Islamic state in Muslim-dominated northern Nigeria. The US has put Boko Haram and its leader Abubakar Shekau on its list of terror organisations. Al Jazeera's Yvonne Ndege reports from the northern city of Maiduguri, where local people say government forces are killing civilians.
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    Tunisia's government is facing growing pressure over record high unemployment. Residents unhappy with falling living standards have staged a week of protests in the town of Siliana. A deal has been reached with the government to defuse tension and solve the problems of the local population, but the poor, unemployed young protesters want to see actions rather than words.
    Tunisians frustrated over lack of change
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    The protests are over, but the future is uncertain as so many are desperate for serious action.
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    NATO foreign ministers are expected to approve Turkey's request for deployment of Patriot missiles to counter a threat from Syria, despite a warning by the Russian president that deployment could increase tensions.

    Ivo Daalder, the US amba...
    ssador to NATO, said on Monday the ministers' meeting, which begins on Tuesday, was likely to clear the way for the Patriots.

    The escalating conflict in Syria is expected to be a major talking point for the alliance's 28 members who share a vow of mutual defence.
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    NATO to approve Turkey missile deployment
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    Foreign ministers from alliance due to meet to pave way for weapons that would defend Turkey against Syria threat.
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    Ireland did not escape the strain of the eurozone debt crisis. Now Irish businesses are turning to Irish people overseas to help rescue the Irish economy. Ireland has an enormous diaspora among European countries - four million living in the country, and more than 70 million living elsewhere.
    Video: Ireland asks diaspora to 'come home'
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    Eurozone debt crisis prompts country to turn to diaspora overseas to help boost economy.
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    Greece says it will spend $13bn in a bond buyback programme that it hopes will help stabilise its huge debt.

    The buyback, one of the steps Greece is taking to secure the disbursement of vital international rescue loans, is part of efforts ...
    to reform the country's stricken economy and reduce its debt to sustainable levels.

    In an interim report on monetary policy released on Monday, the central bank said the new measures, if implemented on time, "are positive developments, which create plausible expectations of a recovery of the Greek economy".
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    Greece unveils $13bn bond buyback plan
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    Move is part of efforts to reform country's stricken economy and will pave way for vital international bailout loans.
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    Less than four months ago, the US space agency NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars. Since then, scientists have been testing the rover's instruments and taking samples of Martian soil, in order to analyse the compounds and send its data back here to Earth. They have just given their first full update on what they have discovered.
    Video: NASA reveals Mars rover findings
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    US space agency's Curiosity rover has used its full array of instruments to analyse Martian soil for first time.
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    Iran has captured a US drone that was flying in the country's airspace, according to the country's media. The ScanEagle drone was gathering information over Arabian Gulf waters and had entered Iranian airspace when it was captured by the naval unit of the Revolutionary Guards force, the Fars news agency reported on Tuesday, without giving details.
    Iran claims capture of US drone
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    Iranian media say ScanEagle captured in Iranian airspace while gathering information over Arabian Gulf waters.
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    7 hours ago
    Greece says it will spend $13bn in a bond buyback programme that it hopes will help stabilise its huge debt.

    The buyback, one of the steps Greece is taking to secure the disbursement of vital international rescue loans, is part of efforts to reform the country's stricken economy and reduce its debt to sustainable levels.
    Greece launches $13bn bond buyback plan
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    Move is part of efforts to reform country's stricken economy and will pave way for vital international bailout loans.
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    11 hours ago via Measured Voice
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      Hundreds of schools had been closed for almost a week after a female principal was murdered. Her death is the latest in a series of attacks blamed on separatists fighting for an Islamic state.
      Schools targeted in southern Thailand
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      Muslim separatists have been blamed for killing of more than 100 teachers in last eight years.
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      Aviation and shipping were suspended, with 80 flights grounded and thousands of ferry passengers stranded at ports as the coastguard ordered vessels to stay in port, the civil defence office said.
      Thousands flee as Typhoon hits Philippines
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      More than 40,000 people evacuated from high-risk areas as Typhoon Bopha smashes into southern Philippines.
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    13 hours ago
    "Teargas and milkshakes in Manama"

    Read the article: http://aje.me/WEQY6Y

    The organiser behind US reality star Kim Kardashian's controversial trip to Bahrain has tried to put a positive spin on her visit. Kardashian drew criticism for going to promote the opening of the "Millions of Milkshakes" franchise, which activists said diverted attention from the ongoing human rights violations in the country.
    Teargas and milkshakes in Manama
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    Kim Kardashian takes Bahrain.
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    13 hours ago
    Jordanian, Turks and Lebanese - Al Jazeera's The Stream wants you to be heard! On Tuesday we cover Syrian refugees in your countries - this is a targeted Facebook post reaching out to you directly - please share locally.

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    Who is responsible for the welfare of Syrian refugees? Host countries, the UN or everyday citizens?

    On Tuesday, we'll pose your questions to Syrians displaced by the conflict who are currently living in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan. Record one here: http://aje.me/YIKx8k

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    Photo: Jordanian, Turks and Lebanese - Al Jazeera's The Stream wants you to be heard! On Tuesday we cover Syrian refugees in your countries - this is a targeted Facebook post reaching out to you directly - please share locally. http://aje.me/TFwVVE Who is responsible for the welfare of Syrian refugees? Host countries, the UN or everyday citizens? On Tuesday, we'll pose your questions to Syrians displaced by the conflict who are currently living in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan. Record one here: http://aje.me/YIKx8k (Image: EPA)
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    What is the future of British journalism and where does the Leveson report leave the Cameron government? | http://aje.me/Rwgqin
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    14 hours ago via SocialFlow
    From #Ghana? Al Jazeera wants to hear from you! What are the problems and benefits of illegal gold mining? Call +233260000420 & share your thoughts
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      Who is responsible for the welfare of Syrian refugees: host countries, the UN or everyday citizens? Record a video response for The Stream and you could be on Al Jazeera:
      The Stream - Al Jazeera English
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      Who is responsible for the welfare of Syrian refugees? Record a comment or question for Tuesday's show.
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    17 hours ago
    "Teargas and milkshakes in Manama"

    Read the article: http://aje.me/WEQY6Y

    Kim Kardashian takes Bahrain.

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    The organiser behind US reality star Kim Kardashian's controversial trip to Bahrain has tried to put a positive spin on her visit. Kardashian drew criticism for going to promote the opening of the "Millions of Milkshakes" franchise, which activists said diverted attention from the ongoing human rights violations in the country.

    (Photo Credit: US reality star Kim Kardashian posted this photo of herself. Image from Twitter.)
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    Photo: "Teargas and milkshakes in Manama" Read the article: http://aje.me/WEQY6Y Kim Kardashian takes Bahrain. The organiser behind US reality star Kim Kardashian's controversial trip to Bahrain has tried to put a positive spin on her visit. Kardashian drew criticism for going to promote the opening of the "Millions of Milkshakes" franchise, which activists said diverted attention from the ongoing human rights violations in the country. (Photo Credit: US reality star Kim Kardashian posted this photo of herself. Image from Twitter.)
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      DR Congo troops have entered the eastern mining city of Goma, two days after rebel M23 fighters withdrew in line with a regionally brokered deal.

      But the rebels have warned they will retake the city, if the government fails to meet their demands within 48 hours.
      DR Congo army returns to Goma
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      M23 rebels warn to retake the city, if the government fails to enter negotiations.
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  39. Al Jazeera English
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    From #Ghana? Al Jazeera wants to hear from you! Do you benefit from the oil production in your country? Call +233260000420 & share your thoughts
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  40. Al Jazeera English
    20 hours ago
    Al Jazeera's The Stream wants you to be heard, share this post and participate! On Monday we cover elections in Ghana. We begin the live show in 1 hour.

    Read the article and comment below: http://bit.ly/Yzkq3y
    Tweet at @AJStream or #AJStr...
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    Can social media determine Ghana's next president?

    On Monday, December 3 at 19:30 GMT / 2:30 EST:

    "Turning 'likes' into votes"

    A candidate they call "The Facebook president," another who trended worldwide on Twitter, and a third who is speaking directly to voters via Google hangout. With only 10% internet penetration in a country with more than 14 million registered voters, what role will social media play in Ghana's upcoming presidential election? And will online support for the candidates translate into offline votes?

    Photo credit: GhanaDecides Flickr page.
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    Photo: Al Jazeera's The Stream wants you to be heard, share this post and participate! On Monday we cover elections in Ghana. We begin the live show in 1 hour. Read the article and comment below: http://bit.ly/Yzkq3y Tweet at @AJStream or #AJStream Can social media determine Ghana's next president? On Monday, December 3 at 19:30 GMT / 2:30 EST: "Turning 'likes' into votes" A candidate they call "The Facebook president," another who trended worldwide on Twitter, and a third who is speaking directly to voters via Google hangout. With only 10% internet penetration in a country with more than 14 million registered voters, what role will social media play in Ghana's upcoming presidential election? And will online support for the candidates translate into offline votes? Photo credit: GhanaDecides Flickr page.
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  41. Al Jazeera English
    20 hours ago via Measured Voice
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      Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, the duchess of Cambridge, are expecting a baby.

      A spokesman said the duchess has been admitted to a London hospital on Monday with acute morning sickness and is likely to stay for several days.
      Prince William and Kate expecting a baby
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      The Duchess of Cambridge is less than twelve weeks pregnant but is in hospital with acute morning sickness.
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  42. Al Jazeera English
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      US Coffee giant Starbucks has said it is considering changes to its UK tax practices, which allowed it to make billions in revenue while paying little in income taxes.

      A Reuters news agency examination of Starbucks accounts published in October showed the company had reported 13 years of losses at its UK unit.
      Starbucks to 'start paying' UK tax
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      Almost having one third of the UK coffee shop market, Starbucks has paid corporation tax only once in the past 15 years.
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  43. Al Jazeera English
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      Russia and Turkey cannot agree on how to respond to the Syrian conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in Istanbul for talks with the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has said.
      Turkey and Russia fail to agree on Syria
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      Syria was on the agenda along with energy and trade issues as Putin makes first visit outside Russia since October.
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      ‎"The Twitter handle is @pontifex. It's a good name I think. It means 'pope' and it means 'bridge builder' at the same time. It suggests unity, the pope united not only with Catholics but also with all men and women of good will," said Greg Burke, senior media adviser to the Vatican.
      Pope reaches out to followers on Twitter
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      Benedict XVI will send out inaugural tweet on December 12, with subsequent updates likely to come from Vatican staffers.
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  45. Al Jazeera English
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      Israel has come under increased diplomatic pressure since it announced its decision to build more settler homes last Friday in apparent retaliation to Palestinian's successful bid for an upgraded status at the UN. Russia and Germany have also expressed opposition to the building of additional settlements.
      France and Britain summon Israeli ambassadors
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      Pressure mounts on Israel over plans to build new settlement homes after Palestinians won UN bid.
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    22 hours ago
    A candidate they call "The Facebook president," another who trended worldwide on Twitter, and a third who is speaking directly to voters via Google hangout. With only 10% internet penetration in a country with more than 14 million registere...
    d voters, what role will social media play in Ghana's upcoming presidential election? And will online support for the candidates translate into offline votes? Join us at 1930GMT | http://aje.me/XfnmST
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    Turning 'likes' into votes
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    Can social media determine Ghana's next president?
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  49. Al Jazeera English
    Yesterday via Measured Voice
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      The other Sudan, the politically disenfranchised liberal one, we don’t hear much about in the news - a place where culture, colour and religion proudly intermingle – found its voice.

      Not exactly in Sudan itself, but in a small corporate auditorium in a corner of north Khartoum, in front of an audience of just one hundred people but with the potential of a much larger virtual one, thanks to online steaming.
      TEDx Women Khartoum: Sudan’s diverse culture - Al Jazeera Blogs
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      Online community shows in Sudan that women are playing an important role with diverse voices with diverse ideas.
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      Syria resumed an aerial attack on the rebel-held town of Ras al-Ain, near the border with Turkey, dropping two bombs on a Syrian security building that had been captured by the rebels, according to an official from the mayor's office in the Turkish border town of Ceylanpinar. Turkish ambulances rushed to the border on Monday and at least 11 wounded Syrians were brought to the hospital in Ceylanpinar for treatment.
      Syrian jets resume attack on border town
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      Rebel-held Ras al-Ain, near Turkey, targeted as Russian President Putin arrives in Istanbul for talks.
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    A political crisis brews after opposition groups promise to bring down controversial new parliament. We ask if Kuwait can resolve its political crisis? http://aje.me/SASkkW
    Kuwait in crisis
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    A political crisis brews after opposition groups promise to bring down controversial new parliament.
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      Government regulators from 193 countries will meet to revise a wide-ranging communications treaty for the first time since 1988. The treaty regulates how telephone and other telecommunications traffic is exchanged internationally. Thomas Crampton, a social media analyst, told Al Jazeera: "The general consensus that comes out of this meeting will have a very big impact on the internet going forward..."
      Video: Internet freedom tops Dubai summit agenda
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      Government regulators set to debate how to govern the internet at UN agency-hosted conference amid divisions.
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      When China achieved another milestone last week with the first launch of a fighter jet off the deck of its first aircraft carrier, it also managed to launch something it wasn't expecting – an internet craze. Forget 'Gangnam Style'. From China comes 'Carrier Style.'
      Forget Gangnam, this is 'Carrier Style' - Al Jazeera Blogs
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      China's latest internet meme, "Aircraft Carrier Style," has gone viral on the Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo.
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      Two heavy explosions have rocked two different northern Nigerian cities frequently targeted by deadly attacks blamed on Boko Haram, residents say. It was not yet clear if there were any deaths linked to Monday's explosions in Kano, the largest city in Nigeria's north, and Maiduguri, a northeastern city.
      Video | Blasts rock northern Nigerian cities
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      Explosions hit two cities in northern Borno state where earlier suspected Boko Haram fighters killed 10 Christians.
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