Palin makes trip to holy site in Jerusalem
Palin visited a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem soon after arriving in Israel.
Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
Israel blames Bangkok blasts on Iran
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New explosion in Bangkok involving Iranian national adds to Israeli suspicions of Iran’s actions.
Uncontested vote masks tension over Saleh successor
The takeover of a newspaper underscores the obstacles facing Yemen as it prepares for a transition that will end Ali Abdullah Saleh’s 33 years in power.
Syria launched ‘indiscriminate attack’ on civilians, U.N. says
U.N. human rights chief denounces Syria
Netanyahu blames Iran for bombing attempts
Israel’s prime minister says Iran was behind bombs in India and Georgia that targeted Israeli diplomats, leaving four people injured.
Arab League calls for joint mission with U.N. in Syria
The request shows the frustration of at least some Arab states with the world’s failure to take action to stem the bloodshed.
General assassinated in Damascus
Killing underscores growing militarization of the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad.
Egypt stifles pro-democracy voices
Critics say development work, activism are being hurt by efforts to curb foreign-funded groups.
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Egyptians cast ballots
Egyptians hold first parliamentary election since Mubarak was ousted.
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Islamists in Egypt
Since ousting Mubarak, the Islamists and liberals have quarreled over Egypt’s religious tenor.
Clearing Tahrir Square
Egypt’s army and military police try to clear the last protesters from Cairo's main square.
After Egypt’s regime change
Ruling council says it will run the country for six months, or until elections are held.
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Faces of the Fallen
Portraits of U.S. service members who have died in Operation Enduring Freedom and in Iraq.
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Africa
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- Ugandan officials seize hundreds of pounds of ivory, animal parts, products at border
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Middle East
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- Migration group says South Sudanese strike deal with Sudan to resettle by April 8
- Israeli relief delegation welcomed in Turkey for earthquake aide despite rift in relations
Europe
- In Bosnia, Angelina Jolie says she hopes film draws notice to atrocities, including in Syria
- Eastern EU nations ask Dutch to repudiate far-right party's anti-immigrant Internet campaign
- Secret art: Sotheby's auction house finds hidden signature on Jean-Michel Basquiat painting
- Now or never for Nicolas: Unpopular French president faces tough re-election bid
The Americas
- Police may have killed up to 30 during strike in northeastern Brazil
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- Mexican authorities say they've seized methamphetamine producer for 'El Chapo' in Mexico
- Colombian prosecutors say priests hired hitmen in suicide pact
