Arab League imposes sanctions on Syria over crackdown
The Arab League approved a series of economic penalties against Syria to pressure Damascus to halt its deadly crackdown on an eight month uprising. The measures include cutting central bank transactions, halting funding for Syrian projects, and freezing assets with further steps planned. Iraqi and Lebanese votes abstained, while observers may be deployed if Syria agrees to the peace plan.
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Three American students recount detention after Cairo arrest
Derrik Sweeney and two fellow students say they were seized by plainclothes Egyptians after protests near the Interior Ministry. They describe being forced to lie still in darkness for six hours with hands cuffed and threatened with gunfire if they moved, as police opened fire on demonstrators. The trio were released after a Cairo court ordered their return home.
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Afghan NATO strikes kill 24 Pakistani soldiers in border clash
Afghan officials and NATO called airstrikes after gunfire from two Pakistani bases near the border. Pakistan disputes the claim and strains U.S. Pakistan relations intensify as Pakistan closes border routes and reviews cooperation. NATO investigates while U.S. senators urge firmer action linking aid to cooperation.
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Gingrich lands NH newspaper endorsement as Romney faces setback
Newt Gingrich won an endorsement from New Hampshire's largest newspaper the Union Leader boosting his momentum ahead of the January 10 primary. Mitt Romney absorbed a skeptical reception as voters head into the first in the nation contest. The Union Leader editorial praised conservatives of courage and conviction. Americans shopped heavily over the long weekend with record 226 million shoppers and an average spend of 398.62 dollars as retailers counter economic weakness.
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