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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Syrian protesters support Gaza

DAMASCUS, Syria, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Supporters of Syrian rebels equated the government of President Bashar Assad to Israel in protests Friday that were shared on the Internet. Protesters chanted slogans of support for Palestinians in Gaza, The (Lebanon) Daily Star reported. Conflict between Gaza and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Arab world condemns Israel

CAIRO, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Egypt, Syria, Iran, Qatar and Turkey were among the countries Thursday that quickly condemn Israel's military offensive in Gaza. The Muslim Brotherhood called on Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi to sever ties with Israel and called for Egyptians to participate in protests... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

McAfee still sought in Belize killing

AMBERGRIS CAYE, Belize, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Police in Belize say they have detained three people for questioning in the death of Gregory Faull, a neighbor of Internet pioneer John McAfee. McAfee, who has been at loggerheads with Belizean authorities in recent months, is still being sought, CNN reported... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

MPs question payout for ex-BBC head

LONDON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Members of the British Parliament are asking George Entwistle, the former director of the BBC, to justify the $714,000 severance package he received. Entwistle resigned Saturday after just 54 days on the job following a news report falsely accused a Conservative member of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Slovenia's Turk faces runoff against Pahor

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Slovenian election officials said Monday former Prime Minister Borut Pahor won the first round of voting and will face incumbent Danilo Turk in a runoff. Pahor, a member of the opposition Social Democratic Party, got 40 percent of the Sunday vote and Turk... Sign in to see full entry.

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