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World - Google News Updated : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:32:20 GMT+00:00 How did US groups react to Biden's condemnation of Israel? - Ha'aretz BBC News How did US groups react to Biden's condemnation of Israel? Ha'aretz in East Jerusalem was welcomed on Wednesday by advocacy groups and analysts who called for Israel to be held accountable for actions that undermine peace talks with the Palestinians. The US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation (US Campaign) lauded ... US-Israel row highlights quandary over settlementsThe Associated Press Biden seeks to reassure Palestinians on US role in peace talksLos Angeles Times Palestinians Warn Israel on TalksWall Street Journal CNN -ABC Online -Voice of America all 3,930 news articles » Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:10:22 GMT+00:00 Suspect's Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia's Border Security - New York Times Reuters Suspect's Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia's Border Security New York Times JAKARTA, Indonesia — The fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, police officals said on Wednesday, an admission that raised concerns about ... Indonesia says killed leading militant DulmatinChristian Science Monitor Indonesia Says Bali Bomber Is DeadWall Street Journal DNA test confirms Bali bombing mastermind killedXinhua Reuters -The Australian -ANTARA all 1,307 news articles » Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:17:45 GMT+00:00 Iran's Ahmadinejad Criticizes US Role in Afghanistan - Voice of America Reuters Iran's Ahmadinejad Criticizes US Role in Afghanistan Voice of America Photo: AP Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized Washington with his own words, as he appeared at a news conference alongside Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul. Earlier this week, visiting US Defense Secretary Robert Gates accused Tehran ... US-Iran tension plays out in AfghanistanThe Associated Press Iran and US trade insults over Taliban-led violenceTelegraph.co.uk Afghan, Pakistani presidents vow to jointly fight against terrorismXinhua ABC Online -Press TV -BBC News all 791 news articles » Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:05:07 GMT+00:00 Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, Top Cleric, Dies at 81 - New York Times BBC News Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, Top Cleric, Dies at 81 New York Times CAIRO — Sheik Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, Egypt's chief religious official and leader of Al Azhar, the oldest and most prestigious center of learning in the Sunni Muslim world, died Wednesday during a visit to Saudi Arabia, ... Controversial Egyptian cleric leaves mixed legacyMiamiHerald.com Some people saw Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi as a government stoogeBBC News Sheik Mohammed Tantawi, Egypt's Highest Cleric, DiesABC News ABC Online -Voice of America -CNN International all 302 news articles » Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:22:39 GMT+00:00 Terrorists execute World Vision workers - ABC Online Reuters Terrorists execute World Vision workers ABC Online There are concerns aid groups are becoming targets for militant groups in Pakistan, after six aid workers were killed when militants struck a World Vision office in the North-West Frontier Province. It is not the first time an aid ... 6 Employees of US Charity Killed in Attack in PakistanNew York Times Six killed in attack on World Vision office in PakistanBBC News Militants Kill 6 Aid Workers in Pakistan's NorthwestVoice of America Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press -Christian Science Monitor all 507 news articles » Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:05:12 GMT+00:00 US: Burma Election Law 'Mockery' of Democratic Process - Voice of America CBC.ca US: Burma Election Law 'Mockery' of Democratic Process Voice of America Campbell was allowed to meet Aung San Suu Kyi. And the detained Nobel Peace laureate was subsequently permitted to meet NLD party colleagues The US State Department said Wednesday that election laws announced by Burmese authorities "make a mockery" of ... Law bars Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi from electionsThe Associated Press Burmese election law requires NLD to expel Aung San Suu KyiThe Guardian US calls Myanmar election laws "a mockery"Reuters India BusinessWeek -AFP -ABC Online all 824 news articles » Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:41:02 GMT+00:00 Dalai Lama Expresses 'Little Hope' for Progress With China on Tibetan Issue - Voice of America ABC News Dalai Lama Expresses 'Little Hope' for Progress With China on Tibetan Issue Voice of America Photo: AP Tibet's exiled spiritual leader is expressing frustration in his latest assessment of the situation in his homeland. The Dalai Lama's statement came on the 51st anniversary of a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule. ... Dalai Lama's remarks confound black with whiteXinhua China says only socialism can "save" TibetReuters Dalai Lama risks Chinese ire to back UighursWashington Post AFP -The Associated Press -Times Online all 839 news articles » Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:32:28 GMT+00:00 Russian police 'used drivers as human shield' - BBC News Reuters Russian police 'used drivers as human shield' BBC News Russia has launched a criminal inquiry following claims that traffic police used civilian motorists as a "human shield" to stop suspected criminals. Several drivers were reportedly ordered to use their cars to form a barrier on a major Moscow motorway ... United Russia says too early to put Putin forward for 2012 pollsRIA Novosti Russia, India to sign 10-billion-dollar deals during Putin's visitXinhua Fatal Russia crash fuels anger at police, LukoilReuters UK Times of India -Reuters -Hindustan Times all 409 news articles » Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:40:06 GMT+00:00 Swedish artist has no regrets over prophet drawing - The Associated Press Washington Post Swedish artist has no regrets over prophet drawing The Associated Press STOCKHOLM — The point of a caricature depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a dog was to show that artistic freedom allows mockery of all religions, including the most sacred symbols of Islam, the Swedish artist who created it said Wednesday. ... Swedish newspapers unite to defend freedom of speech over Muhammad cartoonsTimes Online Swedish cartoonist receives fresh death threatsReuters Cartoon on Prophet printed againGulfNews RTE.ie -CNN -BBC News all 883 news articles » Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:56:00 GMT+00:00 Nigerian massacre victims buried in mass grave - Los Angeles Times Globe and Mail Nigerian massacre victims buried in mass grave Los Angeles Times Survivors say Christian villagers were trapped in nets and hacked to death by Muslim herdsman in attacks with ethnic and religious overtones. Death estimates vary wildly, from 200 to 500. Reporting from Ratsat, Dogo Nahawa, Nigeria, and Lagos, ... Retaliation fears stalk Nigeria city after clashesReuters Murder charges likely over Nigerian massacreABC Online Governor of Nigeria's Violence-Wracked State Blames Army for InactionVoice of America BBC News -Times Online -Aljazeera.net all 2,283 news articles » Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:40:30 GMT+00:00