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Power Rivalry In Saudi Arabia

Power Rivalry In Saudi Arabia

By Javad Tarighi Akbarpour 17/12/2012 20:52

News reports from Saudi Arabia revealed that the country has been practically divided into two parts reigned by the sons of King Abdullah and the sons of former crown prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, who plan to rule the country after the king's death.

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Newtown massacre reawakens question of gun control

Newtown massacre reawakens question of gun control

By Carlos Latuff 17/12/2012 09:53

The United States suffers more gun deaths and mass shootings than any other major industrialized country. It’s not even close. And of the dozen most deadly mass killings in U.S. history, half have occurred within the past five years.

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Support for UK anti-EU party grows

Support for UK anti-EU party grows

By Martin Rowson 17/12/2012 09:22

The UK Independence Party has surged to a record poll rating, knocking the Liberal Democrats into fourth place.Britain's anti-European Union party has scooped up support from voters traditionally loyal to Prime Minister David

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Fear of gun violence increases in US

Fear of gun violence increases in US

By Osama Hajjaj 17/12/2012 09:18

The mass shooting of children, teachers, the principal, and others at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.has evoked strong emotions in Americans – a mix of anger, fear, and hopelessness.

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Mayan prophecy sparks dread, celebration worldwide

Mayan prophecy sparks dread, celebration worldwide

By Rick McKee 17/12/2012 09:12

The clock is ticking down to Dec. 21, the supposed end of the Mayan calendar, and from China to California to Mexico, thousands are getting ready for what they think is going to be a fateful day.As the big day approaches,

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Funerals begin for Newtown school victims

Funerals begin for Newtown school victims

By Bill Day 17/12/2012 08:58

The small Connecticut town shattered by an act President Barack Obama called "unconscionable evil," holds on Monday the first two of 20 funerals for schoolchildren massacred in their classrooms last week.

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Far-right successor to NPD waits in the wings

Far-right successor to NPD waits in the wings

By Christiane Pfohlmann 17/12/2012 08:16

As German politicians debate banning the extreme right-wing NPD, a new right-wing party has crept onto the political scene. The Right appears ready to take over political leadership of the far-right.

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Petition asks Obama to address gun control

Petition asks Obama to address gun control

By Chris Weyant 17/12/2012 08:08

Faced with intense lobbying by the National Rifle Association and other gun groups, and fearful of a backlash from gun-owning voters, most Democrats have stopped trying to pass new laws.Following the deadly massacre at a

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Obama calls for gun control

Obama calls for gun control

By Christian Adams 17/12/2012 07:33

US President speech in Newtown Connecticut offered the bold suggestion that Obama might engage lawmakers on the subject of gun control a topic that has not been among his top priorities during his presidency.

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Susan Rice,The Obama’s Advocate

Susan Rice,The Obama’s Advocate

By Gary McCoy 16/12/2012 22:21

5 days after the attack on America Consulate in Benghazi to defend Barack Obama, Susan Rice, said that the attack was an anti-American protests planned

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Berlusconi possible come back sparked fear in EU

Berlusconi possible come back sparked fear in EU

By Hajo de Reijger 16/12/2012 11:42

Across Europe there is worry that Mr Berlusconi will upset the fragile financial calm that Mr Monti, a man much loved in European chancelleries, has brought Italy and, in turn, destabilise the whole euro zone

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US school massacre victims aged between 6 and 7

US school massacre victims aged between 6 and 7

By David Fitzsimmons 16/12/2012 11:35

The 20 children killed in a Connecticut school shooting have been identified, authorities said Sunday, and were between six and seven years old. US President Barack Obama is due to arrive in Newtown to take part

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German States Give Green Light on Bid to Ban NPD

German States Give Green Light on Bid to Ban NPD

By Erl 16/12/2012 11:35

Germany's upper legislative chamber on Friday unanimously backed a bid to submit a petition to ban the far-right National Democratic Party to the nation's highest court. However, the initiative still requires approval from the German

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