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World News – General – SA to resume Zimbabwe expulsions

SA to resume Zimbabwe expulsions South Africa is to start expelling Zimbabweans...

India – ‘India, US need to partner to balance China in Indian Ocean’

‘India, US need to partner to balance China in Indian Ocean’ ‘India,...

Somalia – Somalia: Third Journalist Slain This Year

Somalia: Third Journalist Slain This Year A Somali reporter was viciously stabbed...

Koreas – N. Korea’s Kim briefed China about succession plan in May

N. Korea’s Kim briefed China about succession plan in May North Korean...

Southeast Asia – Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits

Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits When Malaysia’s only...

Southeast Asia – Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits

Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits When Malaysia’s only...

Terrorism and Insurgency – 2 US troops, dozens of Afghan insurgents killed

2 US troops, dozens of Afghan insurgents killed Two American troops died in fighting...

Lebanon Crisis Monitor – Lebanon appeals to UN over alleged Israeli spies

Lebanon appeals to UN over alleged Israeli spies BEIRUT – Lebanon has filed...

North Africa – Chris Mannix: Fast Breaks: USA vs. Tunisia

Chris Mannix: Fast Breaks: USA vs. Tunisia After a forgettable first half, Team USA...

South Africa Politics and News Monitor – South Africa strike set to go on

South Africa strike set to go on South Africa’s prolonged public sector strike...

Eastern Europe – Ukraine online: You’ve got crop reports!

Ukraine online: You’ve got crop reports! The U.S. is helping Eastern Europe...

China – Wow, We Really Do Suck: Could the Chinese Taipei Little League Team Beat the Pirates? – Baseball

Wow, We Really Do Suck: Could the Chinese Taipei Little League Team Beat the Pirates?...

Pakistan – Pakistani trio claims innocence

Pakistani trio claims innocence LONDON (AP) — The three Pakistan cricketers...

Philippines – Manila ready to dazzle for historic gay beauty pageant

Manila ready to dazzle for historic gay beauty pageant Fifteen muscular gay men strut...

Iran News – Iran opposition figure’s house attacked

Iran opposition figure’s house attacked TEHRAN, Sept 2 — Attackers smashed windows...

Somalia – Pirates Take Sides, Both Sides, in Somalia s War

Pirates Take Sides, Both Sides, in Somalia s War After years of not getting sucked...

Iraq – U.S. military adopts new role in Iraq

U.S. military adopts new role in Iraq Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates praised U.S....

Turkey – stanbul and the baroque — the bountiful Balyans – Today’s Zaman

stanbul and the baroque — the bountiful Balyans – Today’s ZamanFar...

World News – General – Palestinians Crack Down on Hamas after Shooting

Palestinians Crack Down on Hamas after Shooting ...

Nuclear Weapons – Russian nuclear-powered cruiser to call in at Brest port in France

Russian nuclear-powered cruiser to call in at Brest port in France The Pyotr Veliky...

Afghanistan – Kabul Bank braces for run on deposits after doubts

Kabul Bank braces for run on deposits after doubts KABUL, Afghanistan — Managers...

Lebanon Crisis Monitor – Lebanon backtracks on calls for ‘arms-free’ Beirut

Lebanon backtracks on calls for ‘arms-free’ Beirut Lebanon’s powerful...

Middle East News – Imam Says Politics Has Stoked Controversy Over Center

Imam Says Politics Has Stoked Controversy Over Center Commenting on the Islamic...

North Africa – Africa: Building a Classroom Across an Ocean

Africa: Building a Classroom Across an Ocean When President Obama addressed the...

Southeast Asia – Japan’s Aeon to bid for Carrefour’s Thai, Malaysia, Singapore assets

Japan’s Aeon to bid for Carrefour’s Thai, Malaysia, Singapore assets...

Southeast Asia – Indonesia’s Harum Energy eyes $455 mln IPO

Indonesia’s Harum Energy eyes $455 mln IPO * Aims to raise 3.2 trln to 4.1...

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India – ‘India, US need to partner to balance China in Indian Ocean’

‘India, US need to partner to balance China in Indian Ocean’ ‘India,...

Latin America – Bolivia President Evo Morales Ready To Receive FIFA Inspectors In Bid To Resolve Football Crisis

Bolivia President Evo Morales Ready To Receive FIFA Inspectors In Bid To Resolve...

Somalia – Somalia: Third Journalist Slain This Year

Somalia: Third Journalist Slain This Year A Somali reporter was viciously stabbed...

Koreas – N. Korea’s Kim briefed China about succession plan in May

N. Korea’s Kim briefed China about succession plan in May North Korean...

Southeast Asia – Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits

Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits When Malaysia’s only...

Southeast Asia – Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits

Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits When Malaysia’s only...

Asia Pacific News – Russia helps Vietnam develop atomic energy

Russia helps Vietnam develop atomic energy VietNamNet Bridge – Russia’s Atomic...

North Africa – Chris Mannix: Fast Breaks: USA vs. Tunisia

Chris Mannix: Fast Breaks: USA vs. Tunisia After a forgettable first half, Team USA...

Eastern Europe – Ukraine online: You’ve got crop reports!

Ukraine online: You’ve got crop reports! The U.S. is helping Eastern Europe...

China – Wow, We Really Do Suck: Could the Chinese Taipei Little League Team Beat the Pirates? – Baseball

Wow, We Really Do Suck: Could the Chinese Taipei Little League Team Beat the Pirates?...

Pakistan – Pakistani trio claims innocence

Pakistani trio claims innocence LONDON (AP) — The three Pakistan cricketers...

Philippines – Manila ready to dazzle for historic gay beauty pageant

Manila ready to dazzle for historic gay beauty pageant Fifteen muscular gay men strut...

Somalia – Pirates Take Sides, Both Sides, in Somalia s War

Pirates Take Sides, Both Sides, in Somalia s War After years of not getting sucked...

Iraq – U.S. military adopts new role in Iraq

U.S. military adopts new role in Iraq Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates praised U.S....

African News Update – UN to release Congo ‘genocide’ report in October

UN to release Congo ‘genocide’ report in October A report detailing hundreds...

Turkey – stanbul and the baroque — the bountiful Balyans – Today’s Zaman

stanbul and the baroque — the bountiful Balyans – Today’s ZamanFar...

Afghanistan – Kabul Bank braces for run on deposits after doubts

Kabul Bank braces for run on deposits after doubts KABUL, Afghanistan — Managers...

Russian News Monitor – Russia critiques U.S. security strategy

Russia critiques U.S. security strategy MOSCOW, Sept. 1 (UPI) — Russia’s...

Middle East News – Imam Says Politics Has Stoked Controversy Over Center

Imam Says Politics Has Stoked Controversy Over Center Commenting on the Islamic...

Sri Lanka Conflict Monitor – Sri Lankan fishermen hard hit by peace

Sri Lankan fishermen hard hit by peace TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (AFP) – Fishermen...

North Africa – Africa: Building a Classroom Across an Ocean

Africa: Building a Classroom Across an Ocean When President Obama addressed the...

Southeast Asia – Japan’s Aeon to bid for Carrefour’s Thai, Malaysia, Singapore assets

Japan’s Aeon to bid for Carrefour’s Thai, Malaysia, Singapore assets...

Southeast Asia – Indonesia’s Harum Energy eyes $455 mln IPO

Indonesia’s Harum Energy eyes $455 mln IPO * Aims to raise 3.2 trln to 4.1...

Somalia – Somali Islamists call for resignation of President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed

Somali Islamists call for resignation of President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed MOGADISHU,...

South Africa Politics and News Monitor – South African State Workers Continue Strike While Weighing New Wage Offer

South African State Workers Continue Strike While Weighing New Wage Offer Two of...

Asia Pacific News – Indonesia assures Malaysian students’ safety

Indonesia assures Malaysian students’ safety MELAKA, Sept 1 – Indonesia’s Education...

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