Sunday, November 27, 2011

Egypt set for historic election

Egypt set for historic election


Egypt set for historic election

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 05:56 PM PST

Egyptians head to the polls Monday to cast their vote in the first election since an improbable revolt toppled Hosni Mubarak, one of the world's longest-serving rulers.

Arab League votes to impose sanctions against Syria

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 12:56 PM PST

Foreign ministers from Arab League countries will meet Sunday to discuss whether to slap economic sanctions against the Syrian regime for its part in a bloody crackdown on civilian demonstrators, a senior league official said.

Islamists claim election win in Morocco

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 03:05 PM PST

A moderate Islamist party claimed victory in Morocco's first parliamentary elections since constitutional reforms this summer.

Report: Iran to reduce ties with Britain

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 05:21 AM PST

The Iranian parliament Sunday voted to expel the British ambassador and reduce diplomatic relations with the nation in retaliation for newly-imposed Western sanctions, according to Iran's official news agency.

Afghanistan announces second phase of security handover

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 08:56 AM PST

Afghanistan's president announced Sunday a second group of areas where security operations would be handed over from NATO to Afghan troops, setting a potentially rapid timetable to put half of the country's population under Afghan control -- including some areas that until recently were undisputed insurgent hotbeds.

Pakistan: NATO attack inflames tense ties with U.S.

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 03:10 AM PST

The Pakistani foreign minister Sunday described a NATO attack that killed dozens of soldiers as "totally unacceptable," saying it plunges the nation's relationship with the U.S. into deeper crisis.

U.S. student describes his arrest in Egypt

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 08:03 AM PST

The last of three American college students who were arrested during Egypt's recent protests arrived back in the United States.

Medics: Militants raid Yemen town, kill dozens

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 04:09 AM PST

At least 24 people were killed early Sunday when militants raided a Sunni town in northern Yemen, medics and witnesses said.

Bahrain's king sets up commission in wake of human rights report

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 08:02 PM PST

Bahrain's king, Hamad al-Khalifa, on Saturday ordered that a committee be established to "follow up and implement" the recommendations contained within a highly-critical report released this week by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry.

Prince William helps rescue sailors

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 02:53 PM PST

Two sailors from a ship that capsized in the Irish Sea in gale-forced winds were rescued "in reasonable condition" Sunday while five remained missing, the British coast guard said.

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