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The President’s Speech on Libya

• March 29, 2011 • Comments Off

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The Case of Libyan Iman al-Obeidi: Raping Women Is Still A Terrorist Act

• March 28, 2011 • Comments Off

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The New York Times

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The Guardian, UK

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The BBC

French court questions IMF chief May 23, 2013
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is grilled by judges in Paris over a big payout to a tycoon when she was French finance minister.
Bombers hit Niger barracks and mine May 23, 2013
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Dhaka collapse probe uncovers abuses May 23, 2013
A Bangladesh government report into the collapse of a multi-storey factory building, which killed more than 1,100, uncovers a series of violations.
Obama to set out US drone policy May 23, 2013
President Obama is expected to defend US drone strikes and promise more transparency over the attacks, in a major counter-terrorism speech.
Russia to evacuate Arctic station May 23, 2013
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Uefa reveals new drug-testing plans May 23, 2013
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Stockholm riots spread around city May 23, 2013
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The Independent, UK

Boy Scouts of America vote over allowing gay members into troops May 23, 2013
Boy Scouts are today voting to determine whether openly gay members can participate in the organisation, as part of a landmark debate that could change the face of Scouting across America.
White House confirms four American citizens killed in US drone strikes since 2009 May 23, 2013
The Obama administration acknowledged publicly for the first time that four US citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009 in Pakistan and Yemen.
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Moore mayor pushes for shelter law in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 23, 2013
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Four Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes, says White House May 23, 2013
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Oklahoma twister that hit Moore ‘more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb’ May 22, 2013
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FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning in Florida May 22, 2013
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