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Campaigning kicks off for Morocco referendum
RABAT — Campaigning for a referendum on constitutional curbs to King Mohammed VI's powers opened in Morocco on Tuesday with the main parties urging a "yes" vote in the wake of…
Obama to reveal Afghan troop decision Wednesday
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will announce the size of his drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan on Wednesday, mapping out an endgame for a 10-year war that has exacted a…
Despite cohesion, Syria regime could fall
CAIRO — Unlike other Arab autocratic regimes which have cracked under a wave of uprisings Syria's leadership has remained intact but analysts differ on whether it can weather the storm and…
Myanmar state media blames rebels for clashes
YANGON — Myanmar state media on Saturday accused ethnic minority rebels of starting deadly fighting near the Chinese border as an official confirmed civilians were fleeing the clashes.In the first state…
Yao sues Chinese sportswear firm for $1.5 mln
SHANGHAI — NBA star basketball centre Yao Ming has sued a sportswear company in central China for $1.5 million for using his name and signature without permission, Chinese media reported Friday.The…
Stranded cargo ship stuck off Mumbai beach
MUMBAI — Efforts to refloat a stranded cargo ship that ran aground off one of Mumbai's most popular beaches last weekend failed on Friday, officials said.The MV Wisdom has been stranded…
Yao Ming sues Chinese sportswear firm for $1.5 mln
SHANGHAI — NBA star basketball centre Yao Ming has sued a sportswear company in central China for $1.5 million for using his name and signature without permission, according to Chinese media.The…
Jordan king fears 'very bad year' for Mideast peace
WASHINGTON — Jordan's King Abdullah II expressed pessimism about the prospects of Middle East peace in an interview published on Thursday, speaking openly about a "one-state solution" to the conflict."2011 will…
Taiwan city's 'Lady Gaga Day' marks diva's visit
TAIPEI — A city in central Taiwan has made July 3 "Lady Gaga Day" to mark the pop diva's highly anticipated first concert on the island, according to officials.Taichung city will…
Starving for protest in India
NEW DELHI — The protest fast, used to historic effect by Mahatma Gandhi in his fight against British rule, has made a comeback in India among activists seeking to pressure the…
NFL owners, players continue secret talks
WASHINGTON — National Football League officials and players announced Wednesday that they have continued secret negotiation talks this week with a federal mediator and that such meetings will continue.In a joint…
US Republican enthusiasm ebbs on Afghan war
WASHINGTON — Long the more hawkish US political party, the Republicans are increasingly hesitant about a lengthy commitment in Afghanistan as they court a war-weary public in next year's presidential race.Nearly…