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Arab League Mulls Syria Action

A draft resolution being circulated proposes a joint peacekeeping force with UN to help end the almost one-year-old violence in Syria

The Syrian flag and a sign in Arabic that reads, "the Syrian Arabic Republic," is seen in front of the empty chair of the Syrian representative during the Arab League Syria Group and foreign ministers meeting in Cairo, Egypt Sunday, February 12, 2012.

Al-Qaida Leader Voices Support for Syrian Uprising

Ayman al-Zawahiri urged Muslims in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey to join the uprising against Assad's 'pernicious, cancerous regime'

This still image from video obtained courtesy of a group called "IntelCenter," showing Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri appearing in a new video released, October 11, 2011.

Palestinian Hunger Striker Stirs Emotions

Khader Adnan, one of at least 4,000 Palestinians in Israeli jails, is protesting Israel's policy of administrative detention

Palestinians hold flags and photographs during a protest in solidarity with Adnan, and for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons, in the West Bank city of Nablus, February 8, 2012.

Greek Parliament to Vote on Austerity Measures

The Greek Cabinet approved a draft of the austerity bill late Friday

Protesters against austerity measures carry a banner which reads in Greek '' uprising '' during  a protest in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, Greece, February 11, 2012.

Senegal Youth Mobilizes Before Elections

Thousands participate in protest called by Y'en A Marre, a youth movement, against candidacy of President Abdoulaye Wade, 85

Protesters opposed to President Abdoulaye Wade running for a third term shout slogans during a rally in Dakar, Senegal, January 31, 2012.

Maldives' New President Expands Cabinet

President Hassan assigns economic development, education, health, tourism, transportation ministers, and attorney general

In this photo released by Maldives President's Office, Maldives President, Mohammed Waheed Hassan, right, speaks to the newly appointed ministers at the President's Office in Male, Maldives, February 12, 2012.

Turkmenistan Holds Presidential Election

President Berdymukhamedov, who is also the head of the only political party of his country is expected to be re-elected

Residents look at a presidential election poster depicting the candidates in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, February 7, 2012.

Venezuela Chooses Chavez Challenger

Vote marks first time opposition will select single candidate to unseat 57-year-old president

Opposition presidential candidate and Zulia's state governor Pablo Perez (C) waves to supporters during a rally in Caracas February 9, 2012.

Brazil's Bahia Police End Strike

Officials say crimes claimed more than 130 lives in Salvador, Bahia state capital, during walk-out

Police officers begin to leave the Legislative Assembly of Bahia, where they were protesting to demand higher wages, in Salvador February 9, 2012.

Music Industry Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston

Houston's death comes on the eve of Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where she had gathered with hundreds of artists for Sunday's program

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