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Military train derails in Egypt, killing 19, injuring 107

Military train derailed in Egypt killing at least 19 conscripts and injuring 107 others, a spokesman from the Health Ministry said in a statement to official MENA news agency.

Mali rebels facing increasing pressure amid joint action

Al-Qaida-linked rebels in northern Mali are facing increasing pressure after days of bombardment by French war planes and with more troops to be deployed on the ground to help the government army.

Big blast rocks Syria's Aleppo university, 15 killed

At least 15 people were killed and 40 others injured when a big blast rocked the Aleppo university in Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Tuesday, local media said.

•	Lieberman declares he'll resign if convicted in criminal charges
•	German FinMin urges Greek opposition to back reforms
•	9 U.S. F-22 fighters deployed in Okinawa
•	Indian Army chief issues stern warning to Pakistan
•	Malian rebels take Diabaly from army in counter-attack

Iran ready to register nuclear weapon ban as "int'l document": spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that a religious decree (fatwa) regarding a ban on nuclear weapons is binding for the Islamic republic, which is ready to register it as an "international document."

Suicide bomber kills Sunni lawmaker, 3 bodyguards in Iraq

A suicide bomber blew up near a Sunni lawmaker on Tuesday in the city of Fallujah, west of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, killing him and three of his bodyguards, a local police source told Xinhua.

Pakistani apex court orders arrest of PM in corruption case

Pakistani Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of the country's Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf involved in a corruption case, local media reported.

Asia & Pacific >>

•	Pakistan rejects Indian army chief's warning

•	Myanmar vice president meets top UN envoy

•	People protest over rape of 7-year-old girl in school toilet in W. India

•	4 U.S. experts injured during de-mining exercise in Cambodia

•	Philippine Armed Force welcomes its new chief

Middle East >>

•	Egypt grieves over 19 recruits dead in train accident

•	Iranian army strengthens capabilities in electronic warfare: commander

•	Turkish PM warns of provocation due to Kurdish women deaths

•	Lebanon army officer accused of espionage with Israel

•	Israel set to expand settlement with new homes in Jordan Valley

Catch-All >>

•	Death of Indonesia's Sumatran elephants rises: conservationist

•	Algeria, Germany keen on clean energy cooperation

•	Portraits of global adorable kids

•	British real-life Barbie with first-class brain

•	Famous black-and-white photos get color

Americas >>

•	Cuba's new immigration law comes into effect

•	Suicide of U.S. Internet activist fuels talk about depression

•	Massive holes in U.S. gun laws: experts

•	Venezuelan ruling party denies concealing Chavez's health condition

•	U.S. regulators order JPMorgan to fix controls

Africa >>

•	30,000 more IDPs increased as result of new fighting in Mali

•	S. Africa to host 5th BRICS Summit in March

•	Zambia lauds China for construction of ultra-modern stadium in Lusaka

•	Mali rebels facing increasing pressure amid joint action

•	Morocco on high alert due to mounting violence in Mali

Opinion >>

•	News analysis: Tension on Thai-Cambodian border eases up after Phnom Penh reduces sentence of convicted Thai couple

•	News Analysis: Islamabad places Balochistan under "Governor's Rule" to end sectarian violence

•	Monti's bid for re-election clouded by weak economic data

•	News Analysis: Karzai's U.S. visit paves way for U.S.-Afghan security pact

•	Analysis: When will Kenya ever again qualify for Africa Cup of Nations?

Europe >>

•	Russia opposes idea of referring Syria crisis to ICC

•	Armenian peacekeepers to be trained in Germany

•	Turkish jets hit PKK targets in N. Iraq

•	Italy to close Benghazi consulate after weekend attack

•	France pledges high vigilance on terror threats

Organizations >>

•	News Analysis: Who could be next to lead WTO?

•	Myanmar vice president meets top UN envoy

•	UN New Year concert sends message of harmony and hope

•	Estimated 30,000 displaced in Mali fighting, UN says

•	UN chief hails int'l aid to Mali

Video >>

Mali prime minister visits Algeria for cooperation talks

Egyptian court orders retrial for Mubarak

Turkey renews call for EU membership

France bombs Mali rebel stronghold

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