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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Many Turkish protesters refuse to meet with Erdogan

ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 12 (UPI) -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Wednesday with leaders of the protests that have roiled Istanbul for more than two weeks, officials said. But Eyup Muhcu, who did not attend the meeting, said many decided the violent tactics used by police in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Pattern of abuse uncovered in Sudan

LONDON, June 11 (UPI) -- Indiscriminate bombings of civilian-populated areas in areas of Sudan are part of a familiar pattern of abuse, Amnesty International said. AI accused the Sudanese government of war crimes and crimes against humanity for military attacks on civilian villages in Blue Nile... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Prayers urged for ailing Mandela; report says family bars visitors

PRETORIA, South Africa, June 10 (UPI) -- A South African leader asked for prayers for ailing civil rights icon Nelson Mandela whose family reportedly banned visitors because they're a "distraction." A government source told The (Gauteng) Star the condition of Mandela, 94, hospitalized for a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Nelson Mandela friend: It's time to let him go

PRETORIA, South Africa, June 9 (UPI) -- A longtime friend of Nelson Mandela said Sunday it's "time to let him go," as the former South African president remained hospitalized in serious condition. The office of President Jacob Zuma had said Mandela, 94, had been hospitalized Saturday in "serious but... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Sharif elected Pakistan's prime minister for third time

ISLAMABAD, June 5 (UPI) -- Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif claimed an overwhelming majority of 244 votes Wednesday to be elected Pakistan's prime minister for a third time. Pakistani politician Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, addressing fellow lawmakers, called the country's first democratically elected... Sign in to see full entry.

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