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Syrian rebels take airbase in slow progress toward Damascus

YoopyaNovember 25, 2012

by YoopyaNovember 25, 201204

(Reuters) – Syrian rebels said on Sunday they had captured a helicopter base east of Damascus after an overnight assault, their latest gain in a...

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Syria says Turkey’s bid for NATO missiles “provocative”

YoopyaNovember 24, 2012

by YoopyaNovember 24, 201203

(Reuters) – Syria on Friday condemned Turkey’s request for NATO to deploy Patriot defense missiles near their common border, calling it “provocative”, after a spate of clashes...

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Thai police fire tear gas at Bangkok anti-government rally

YoopyaNovember 24, 2012

by YoopyaNovember 24, 201203

Police have used tear gas against thousands of protesters calling for the overthrow of the prime minister in the Thai capital, Bangkok. At least 10,000...

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Gaza ceasefire holds but mistrust runs deep

YoopyaNovember 23, 2012

by YoopyaNovember 23, 201202

(Reuters) – A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held firm on Thursday with scenes of joy among the ruins in Gaza over what Palestinians hailed as a...

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Syrian jets blast rebels in Damascus suburb

YoopyaNovember 22, 2012

by YoopyaNovember 22, 201204

(Reuters) – Syrian warplanes bombed a Damascus suburb on Wednesday in a push to dislodge rebels from a stronghold that threatens President Bashar al-Assad’s hold...

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World powers want new nuclear talks with Iran quickly

YoopyaNovember 22, 2012

by YoopyaNovember 22, 201201

(Reuters) – Six world powers agreed on Wednesday to seek renewed talks with Iran as fast as possible, reflecting a heightened sense of urgency to resolve a...

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Afghan president demands release of U.S.-held prisoners

YoopyaNovember 22, 2012

by YoopyaNovember 22, 201202

(Reuters) – Afghanistan’s president on Wednesday demanded the release of dozens of prisoners from U.S. custody and said all inmates held in breach of an...

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Two killed in suicide bomb attack near Kabul NATO base

YoopyaNovember 21, 2012

by YoopyaNovember 21, 2012028

(Reuters) – A suicide bomber killed two Afghan guards outside a NATO-run compound in the main diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday,...

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Back from the brink? Ceasefire hopes fade after devastating Israel offensive but peace talks continue

YoopyaNovember 21, 2012

by YoopyaNovember 21, 201203

Frontline despatch from the Mirror’s security correspondent on the border as hopes of a ceasefire to end the Israel-Palestine bloodshed fade Israel unleashed a devastating...

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Mumbai attack gunman Qasab executed

YoopyaNovember 21, 2012

by YoopyaNovember 21, 201205

Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab, the sole surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks, has been hanged. The Pakistani national’s plea for mercy to Indian President...