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Kim Jong-Il doesn’t let death get in the way of a 70th birthday celebration to remember. The country is rolling out presents of propaganda for the people ahead of the Dear Leader’s birthday Feb. 16, dubbed the “Day of the Shining Star.” Some of the... Full Article at The Washington Post
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Addis Ababa — Ethiopians are demanding the erection of a statue of former Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. The campaign comes two weeks after the AU unveiled a statue of former Ghanaian leader and... Full Article at AllAfrica.com
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“People with guns and in masks barged in, destroying the doors, furniture …and tried to take me away by force,” said Jioyeva describing to Russian Reporter how riot police (OMON) allegedly stormed her office on February 9, the eve of her planned... Full Article at EurasiaNet
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Recriminations have broken out in ZANU PF over a clause contained in a draft constitution that appears to bar Robert Mugabe from seeking another term in office, as it emerged some within the party support the move. Politburo member Jonathan Moyo and... Full Article at AllAfrica.com
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In the capital, Antananarivo, the authorities cut off power and ordered drivers to stay off the roads and businesses to shut their doors as torrential rains persisted into Tuesday. A special weather bulletin in the morning warned of "imminent danger." ... Full Article at MSNBC
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Valentine cards and celebrations last year because the holiday encouraged the spread of Western culture.” “Love knows no boundaries,” a 27-year-old university student named Mehran told Reuters, as he tried to get a restaurant reservation for him and his... Full Article at The Washington Post
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Valentine's Day is an occasion for people in different parts of the world to express their love for each other: In some countries of Latin America 14 February is Friendship Day, in Western countries it is the day for lovers. The Valentine tradition of... Full Article at BBC News
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At a recent conference in Washington commemorating Kazakhstan’s 20th anniversary of independence, speaker after speaker praised President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s talent for “statecraft.” One speaker, Larry Napper, a former US envoy to Kazakhstan, said... Full Article at EurasiaNet
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And whether you're enjoying the fruits (or beans!) of the world's cocoa harvest through your favorite candy bar during your afternoon snack, or receiving a heart-shaped box of cream-filled goodness for Valentine's Day today, it's worth considering how... Full Article at Dipnote | US Dept. of State Blog
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A cyclist ferries heart shaped balloons through the streets of Beijing on Valentine's Day. Although China has its own version of the romantic celebration, known as Magpie Festival, on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, Valentine's Day has... Full Article at Spiegel Online
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China export ban "I hope to engage with a broad cross-section of American society during my current visit," Xi said. The two leaders smiled and nodded as the other spoke and shook hands during an appearance before reporters. Xi's visit comes at a time... Full Article at MSNBC
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14 February 2012 Last updated at 13:08 ET All political parties are now holding rallies ahead of possible elections later this year Pakistan is extending the right to vote in general elections to overseas nationals, election commission officials say. ... Full Article at BBC News
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Tuesday 151 miles north of the Greek capital, Athens, off the coast of the northern peninsula of the Athos monastic community. The United States Geological Survey gave the preliminary magnitude as 5.3. It is common for magnitudes given by different... Full Article at USA Today
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BEIRUT (AP) – Syrian government forces renewed their assault on the rebellious city of Homs on Tuesday in what activists described as the heaviest shelling in days, as the U.N. human rights chief raised fears of civil war. A protester reacts in front of... Full Article at USA Today
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Authorities around Central Asia seem to have it in for Valentine’s Day. Uzbekistan has cancelled concerts marking the holiday and instructed young people instead to celebrate the birthday of a local hero—Moghul emperor Babur, who was born in Andijan in... Full Article at EurasiaNet
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Despite such attacks, officials say overall violence in Iraq has dropped dramatically since the peak of the sectarian conflict between 2005 and 2007. updated 7:47 PM EST, Sat February 11, 2012 Mubarak's fall from power stunned the world -- three... Full Article at CNN
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AFP and Iranian news outlets are reporting this morning that Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone's son, Sean, converted to Shiism today during a ceremony in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, reciting the Islamic profession of faith and choosing the... Full Article at Foreign Policy | Passport
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In a winter harsher than many can remember, energy workers struggled mightily Tuesday to break the ice that has encapsulated Kosovo's main power station in Obilic. Steam from the plant's vents coated its pipes and buildings with ice and snow, turning... Full Article at MSNBC
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"A State should not be allowed -- under any circumstance -- to execute anyone for any reason," Herzog said in the statement. He referred to the millions of innocent people killed by the Nazi government of his native country during World War II. But the... Full Article at Spiegel Online
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Bloemfontein — The DA legal pursuit for the records that led to the suspension of criminal charges against President Jacob Zuma in 2009 continues in the Supreme Court of Appeal on Wednesday. The Democratic Alliance wants a review of the decision by the... Full Article at AllAfrica.com
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