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Iranian fugitive: identity mix-up with shot Neda wrecked my life

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Charming Prince
Confusion in Protester

Neda Soltani, a lecturer whose photo wrongly became symbol of protest, tells how regime threatened her life after confusing her with shot protester Neda Agha Soltan Read More →

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François Hollande calls on Syrian rebels to form provisional government

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Charming Prince
Francois Hollande

Move reveals differences with UK and US, which have been more guarded in their dealings with Syrian opposition groups Read More →

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Syria crisis: Damascus clashes continue – live updates

Posted on July 17, 2012 by sarah
Unrest Damascus

• Fighting in Damascus enters third day
• Senior defector accuses regime of working with al-Qaida
• Ban Ki-moon travels to China ahead of UNSC vote Read More →

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Dark Knight Rises: fancy a capitalist caped crusader as your superhero?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by sarah
The Dark Knight Rises

Batman, the bad-ass billionaire who inherited his wealth, takes on bad boy Bane and the anarchist masses. Mitt Romney would be thrilled Read More →

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Sri Lankan president cancels speech in London over protest fears

Posted on June 6, 2012 by sarah
Sri Lankan president

Mahinda Rajapaksa, accused of presiding over human rights abuses, will attend Commonwealth lunch with Queen Read More →

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‘He’s a normal guy,’ says neighbour of US sniper accused of Afghan killings

Posted on March 17, 2012 by sarah
Robert Bales, left, in 2011

Robert Bales is a highly decorated staff sergeant in the American army, but now he could face the death penalty if convicted of murders Read More →

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GOP debate foreign policy: prolific proliferators of confusion

Posted on February 23, 2012 by sarah
CNN Republican debate

The Arizona debate exposed both the paucity and cynical self-interest of Republican candidates’ Middle East policy Read More →

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