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Syrians Mourn 26 Killed in Damascus Bombing

Government claims incident was 'terrorist' attack, while opposition contends it was staged to create backlash against anti-regime forces

Syrian mourners pray in front of the coffins of 11 Syrian police officers who were among those killed in an explosion in the Midan district of Damascus Friday, during a mass funeral at Al-Hassan mosque in the Syrian capital Saturday, January 7, 2012.

Iran Welcomes US Rescue of Iranians Held by Pirates

FM Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast called rescue a 'humanitarian' act in comments to Iran's state-run broadcaster Al-Alam

The guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd responds to a distress call from the Iranian-flagged fishing vessel Al Molai, which was being held captive by pirates in the Arabian Sea, January 5, 2012.

Kenyan Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Militants in Somalia

Jet fighters said to have killed dozens of al-Qaida-linked militants, as part of ongoing effort to force them out of the country

A Kenyan F5 fighter jet (file photo)

Tunisia Tense Ahead of Revolution Anniversary

This week an elderly man set himself on fire in an apparent attempt to draw attention to country's dire economic situation

People at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the Tunisian Revolution December 17, 2011, in the town of Sidi Bouzid, where it was sparked by the self-immolation of a fruit vendor.

White House: South Sudan Can Receive US Defense Assistance

President Obama issues memo saying ability to provide defense materials, services to South Sudan is in national interest of US

Map of Sudan and South Sudan

New Hampshire Prepares for Presidential Primary

Northeastern state's voters cast ballots in first US primary in less than a week

Signs from various candidates are seen planted on a grass-covered median Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Turkey's Former Army Chief Jailed on Terror Charge

General Ilker Basbug is accused of plot to topple government of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey's former Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug, center left, is surrounded by security officials as he arrives at a prosecutor's office in Istanbul, Turkey, January 5, 2012.

At 100, South Africa's ANC Still Facing Hurdles

In many ways, ANC history mirrors that of South Africa's past century as a whole

Pictures of former South African President Nelson Mandela adorn ANC memorabilia produced for the party's 100th birthday, Jan 2012 (file photo).

News of Taliban Office in Qatar Sparks Flurry of Speculation

Pakistani, US officials remain cautious when discussing significance of a possible political office in the Gulf state

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Kabul, Dec. 7, 2011 (file photo).

Obama: US Economy Moving In Right Direction

President is cautiously welcoming Friday's news that US unemployment rate continues to fall

President Barack Obama (r) and the new director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Richard Cordray, Jan. 6, 2012

Israeli Society Facing Religious Extremism, Backlash

Israeli women protesting against what they see as efforts by some ultra-Orthodox Jews to exclude them from public spaces

A Year After Lawmaker Shot, Gun Sales, US Violence Remain High

US Congresswoman Giffords survived January 2011 massacre that killed six, but no major new gun laws have passed since the attack

John and Roxanna Green watch as a floral portrait of their daughter Taylor -  killed during the attempted assassination of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords - is unveiled by Bryan Stewart, Chair of the Donate Life Float Campaign, in Pasadena, California, Dec. 2011.

US State Department Expanding Use of Social Media

US Secretary of State Clinton is making use of new technology, innovation a key part of foreign policy agenda around globe

US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland gestures during a meeting in Skopje, Macedonia, April  2008. (file photo)
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