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Romney Wins Narrow Victory In Iowa

Former Mass. governor beats Santorum by just 8 votes in first GOP bid for nomination; Bachmann pulls out of race

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, left, and former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum.

Rep. Michele Bachmann Drops Presidential Bid

Republican Congresswoman bows out after poor showing in first nominating contest in Iowa

Former Republican presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. (undated file photo)

Egyptians Vote in Final Round of Parliamentary Elections

Voters in rural areas head to polls in third phase of elections dominated so far by Islamist parties

An Egyptian woman votes at a polling center

China Criticizes US Sanctions Against Iran

Foreign Ministry reiterates Beijing prefers dialogue to unilateral sanctions

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei (file photo)

Burma Celebrates Independence Amid Criticism

Government clemency program doesn't do enough to help political prisoners, say critics

A woman hugs her son who came out of Burma's Insein prison in Rangoon, Burma, January 3, 2012.

Nigerian Unions Call for Fuel Price Strike, Protests

Groups vow to press on unless government restores consumer fuel subsidy

Police fire tear gas on protester on a major road in commercial capital during a fuel subsidy protest in Lagos, Nigeria, January 3, 2012.

Africa's Many Elections Reap Few Rewards

Analysts concerned that democratic progress is not leading to enough social change across the continent

World-renowned Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour announced that he was running for president against incumbent Abdoulaye Wade in February 26 elections, (File).

North Korea Trying to Make Succession Look Solid

Efforts to solidify Kim Jong Un as communist nation's new supreme leader appear to be intensifying

North Korea's leader  Kim Jong Un

Indonesians Use Sandals as Justice Symbol

Rights groups pile up thousands of 'flip flops' in front of police station to protest petty theft trial of juvenile

Officials from Indonesia's Child Protection Commission collect sandals sent to their office in Jakarta by outraged citizens.

India Fans Hope for Cricket Victory in Australia

Boisterous Swami Army supporters group festooned its section of the stadium with flags, banners ahead of test match

Indian players celebrate after Ishant Sharma (2nd L) took the wicket of Australia's Ricky Ponting (L) during the second test cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, January 4, 2012.

Britney Spears Gets Engaged; Madonna Signs New Record Deal

Pop star to marry former agent, Jason Trawick; Live Nation three-album deal worth $40 million

Singer Britney Spears, right, and Jason Trawick (file photo)
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