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Eight Dead in Second Day of Egypt Clashes

More than 300 wounded as clashes between Egyptian police and stone-throwing protesters continue in Cairo

Egyptian protesters run as they are chased by army soldiers over the Asr el-Nile bridge leading out of Tahrir Square, in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.

US Defense Chief Makes Historic Visit to Libya

Brief trip comes one day after US lifted most of economic sanctions against Libya in effort to ease financial crisis there

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta greets members of the Libyan delegation on the tarmac during his arrival in Tripoli, Libya, Saturday, Dec., 17, 2011.

Typhoon Leaves More Than 200 Dead in Philippines

Tropical Storm Washi hit the Mindanao region overnight, around 400 missing across vast regions of the southern Philippines.

Residents stand in floodwaters after flash floods brought by Typhoon Washi (Sendong) hit Iligan city, southern Philippines December 17, 2011

Arab League Plan for Syria May Go to UN Security Council

Citing Damascus' delay in responding to proposals, Qatari PM says regional organization might defer matter to 15-member world body

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani, during the Arab League meeting on Syria in Doha, Saturday, December 17, 2011.

Pakistan PM Dismisses Rumors of Rift With Army

Tensions between government, military soared recently ahead of Supreme Court inquiry into alleged coup plot

Pakistan PM Yousuf Raza Gilani (file)

Tunisia Marks First Anniversary of Uprising

One year ago on December 17 Mohammed Bouazizi's self-immolation triggered revolution in North African country and 'Arab Spring'

European Union representative Adrianus Koetsenruijter (L) poses with Manoubia Bouazizi (C) - mother of Mohamed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old who set himself alight, on Dec. 17, 2010 - seen on a poster behind, outside Tunis, Nov.15, 2011.

Turkey Playing Increasing Role in Iraq

Experts say Turkey countering Iranian influence

Turkish soldiers in armored vehicles patrol in Sirnak province on the Turkish-Iraqi border, October 21, 2011.

UNICEF Urges Quick Action in Sahel

Agency says more than 1 million children face life-threatening malnutrition due to serious food shortages

The African Sahel.

Buddhist Monk Faces Eviction From Burma Monastery

Monk ordered out of his monastery after giving speech at office of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party

Buddhist monks look at a notice from the state committee of Sangha Maha Nayaka at the Shwenyawar monastery in Rangoon on December 15, 2011.

Obama Responds to Republican Criticisms on Support for Israel

President spoke before 71st General Assembly of the Union of Reform Judaism

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the 71st General Assembly of the Union of Reform Judaism, Dec. 16, 2011, in National Harbor, Md.

US Senate Extends Payroll Tax Cuts for Americans

Lawmakers in upper house of Congress overwhelmingly pass legislation by 89 to 10 vote

Senator Joe Manchin, left, and Senator Mark Kirk comment as the Senate approves legislation that extends Social Security payroll tax cuts for two months, at the Capitol in Washington, December 17, 2011.

New Breast Cancer Treatment Shows Great Promise

Clinical trials at Johns Hopkins Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland, show it could eliminate need for surgery in early stages

In clinical trials at Johns Hopkins Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland, doctors report they successfully pumped cancer-fighting medicine directly into a breast tumor.

Kenyan Artwork Growing in International Popularity

Some artists can now make a living entirely from artwork; collectors coming from around the world to buy it

Long overlooked on the international arts scene, Kenya is finally gaining prestige on the world stage.
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