Rare U S missile attacks kill 12 in NW Pakistan
Suspected U S drones fired on a vehicle and a house in the Kurram tribal area killing 12, including seven Afghan militants. The strikes, confirmed by Pakistani officials, mark a rare escalation by the Obama administration in the region and triggered protests in Miran Shah with threats to block NATO supplies.
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Syria leader vows reform amid pro democracy protests
In a rare public appearance Bashar Assad promised national dialogue and a committee to study constitutional amendments opening political parties, but critics called the speech disingenuous as protesters in multiple cities chanted that he is a liar and demanded his ouster. The opposition urged faster reform while Assad blamed saboteurs for the unrest.
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Ex-leader Ben Ali Convicted in Absentia in Tunisia
Tunisia's former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and his wife Leila Trabelsi were convicted in absentia on embezzlement and related charges after $27 million in jewels and public funds were found in a palace. They received 35-year prison terms and fines, following a day-long trial before the Sunni criminal court as the couple had sought exile in Saudi Arabia since January.
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Activists in Egypt Launch Campaign to End Harassment
Social networks and blogs flooded Monday with messages as Egyptian activists urged action against sexual harassment. A campaign urged people to speak out via Twitter Facebook and blogs and stressed collective responsibility for women’s safety. The effort follows past calls to end harassment in a society with a large female workforce amid regional upheaval.
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