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Q+A: What next in Iran's post-election turmoil? – Reuters
Jul 29th
Washington Post Q+A: What next in Iran's post-election turmoil? Reuters (Reuters) – More cracks have emerged among Iran's conservatives with renewed opposition clamor over a disputed June 12 election. Both sides are mauling hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on the eve of his second term. The issue of detainees seized … Iran to try 20 vote 'rioters', opposition vows defiance AFP Amid concerns, Iran to try 20 detainees PRESS TV Iran protesters 'to face trial' BBC News The Associated Press
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Indian PM defends Pakistan talks – BBC News
Jul 29th
Indian Express Indian PM defends Pakistan talks BBC News Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said his country had no choice but to hold peace talks with Pakistan. He said the alternative was to go to war which was not in anyone's interest. Speaking in parliament, Mr Singh said he believed that Islamabad … India PM defends move to improve ties with Pakistan Reuters Singh Denies India-Pakistan Talks U-Turn, Says Terror Must End Bloomberg Indian PM defends Pakistan policy AFP Xinhua
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Afghan election is starting to look like a real race – Los Angeles Times
Jul 28th
BBC News Afghan election is starting to look like a real race Los Angeles Times Thousands of men gather in support of President Karzai, who did not appear at this rally held in Kabul. Candidate Ashraf Ghani is being advised by James Carville, and Abdullah Abdullah is channeling Ahmed Shah Massoud, the slain anti-Taliban warlord, … UN Afghan Envoy: Upcoming Elections 'Most Complicated' Voice of America Afghan presidential poll official wounded in ambush Reuters Nine killed as UN urges Taliban not to scupper Afghan vote AFP Telegraph.co.uk
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Prison looms for Aung San Suu Kyi as Burma show trial draws to a close – Times Online
Jul 28th
Times Online Prison looms for Aung San Suu Kyi as Burma show trial draws to a close Times Online The Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is facing an almost certain criminal conviction and a sentence of up to five years in prison when a Rangoon court delivers its verdict at the end of this week, her defence team said yesterday. … Myanmar Dissident Verdict on Friday New York Times Myanmar to Deliver Verdict in Suu Kyi Trial July 31 Bloomberg Aung San Suu Kyi verdict due on Friday guardian.co.uk CNN
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Obama administration officials in Israel to demand end to … – guardian.co.uk
Jul 27th
Telegraph.co.uk Obama administration officials in Israel to demand end to … guardian.co.uk President Obama has dispatched a clutch of senior American officials to Jerusalem to press his demand for an end to Jewish settlement construction and move along a diplomatic process aimed at imposing a blueprint for peace if negotiations fail. … Obama seeks Iran response by September, Gates says CNN International Ehud Barak warns Iran of possible Israeli strike on nuclear facilities Times Online Gates Says Iran Faces Tough Sanctions on Talks Rebuff Bloomberg Jerusalem Post
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Opposition Makes Gains in Kurdish Iraq – Washington Post
Jul 26th
BBC News Opposition Makes Gains in Kurdish Iraq Washington Post Election workers in Sulaymaniyah sort ballots the morning after Saturday's voting for a Kurdish regional president and parliament in northern Iraq. (By Yahya Ahmed — Associated Press) Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other … Kurdish opposition makes strong showing in Iraq regional elections Los Angeles Times Opposition in Iraqi Kurd elections claims gains The Associated Press Kurdish Election Turnout High Amid Charges of Irregularities Voice of America Christian Science Monitor
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Pakistani Pledge to Rout Taliban In Tribal Region Is Put on Hold – Washington Post
Jul 26th
Los Angeles Times Pakistani Pledge to Rout Taliban In Tribal Region Is Put on Hold Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Soon after Pakistan launched its offensive against the Taliban this spring, President Asif Ali Zardari declared that the mission would go beyond pushing the Islamist militia out of the Swat Valley. … Pakistan Arrests Cleric Behind Deal With Taliban New York Times Pakistan Arrests Pro-Taliban Clerics, Kills Commander in Swat Bloomberg TSNM Chief Sufi Muhammad Arrested In Pakistan RTT News Los Angeles Times
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France's Sarkozy rushed to hospital – Reuters
Jul 26th
Washington Post France's Sarkozy rushed to hospital Reuters PARIS (Reuters) – French President Nicolas Sarkozy was rushed to hospital on Sunday after collapsing while jogging, officials said. Television and radio quoted a source close to 54-year-old president as saying that he had suffered from an “vagal … French President Hospitalized New York Times France's Sarkozy faints while jogging, gets tested The Associated Press Sarkozy hospitalized after jogging scare CNN Bloomberg
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Kurdish Election Turnout High Amid Charges of Irregularities – Voice of America
Jul 26th
BBC News Kurdish Election Turnout High Amid Charges of Irregularities Voice of America Iraq's Electoral Commission says voter turnout in Saturday's Kurdish election was high and polling went smoothly, despite allegations of irregularities by Kurdish opposition groups. The results of the election are not expected for … Large turnout for election in Iraqi Kurdistan Los Angeles Times Iraq's Kurdish opposition allege poll violations Reuters India Iraqi Kurds vote count begins Aljazeera.net The Associated Press
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LA joins worldwide rallies in support of Iranian demonstrators – Los Angeles Times
Jul 25th
Los Angeles Times LA joins worldwide rallies in support of Iranian demonstrators Los Angeles Times At a rally at UCLA, photos of Iranians killed during demonstrations are displayed. Another rally took place in front of the Federal Building on Wilshire Boulevard. Events at UCLA and in front of the Federal Building are just two of more than 100 that … Protesters call for end to Iranian rights abuses The Associated Press Rallies around globe back Iran protesters Washington Times Iranian Police, Militia Attack Opposition Protesters FOXNews Voice of America
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