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Massive Storm System Takes Aim At Winter-Weary U.S. East Coast
A massive winter storm system packing cold air, snow and freezing rain was bearing down on the U.S. East Coast, causing federal and local offices in Washington to…
North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Missiles Into Sea: Seoul
North Korea fired two short-range missiles on Monday into the sea off the east coast of the Korean peninsula, South Korea's defense ministry said, days after…
At Least 11 Killed In Brazen Attack On Pakistani Court
Gunmen burst into a court in a busy shopping area in the center of the Pakistani capital on Monday, killing at least 11 people in a brazen attack likely to shatter…
’12 Years A Slave’ Makes History With Best Picture Oscar
The slavery drama "12 Years a Slave" won the Academy Award for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first movie from a black director to win the film…
Stocks Sink, Oil Prices Jump On Ukraine War Threats
Stocks slid while oil prices shot up on Monday, after Russia bloodlessly seized a part of Ukraine, escalating tensions between Russia and the West to a level not…
Egypt’s New Prime Minister Calls For An End To ‘Factional’ Protests
In his first speech since being sworn in as Egypt's new premiere, Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb called for an end to what he describes as "factional protests" so…
37 pro-Morsi students referred to trial
Thirty-seven student supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi were referred to trial on Sunday in connection with protests at Al-Azhar University late…
Appeals Could Delay Egypt Presidential Poll Result: Commission
The secretary-general of the Presidential Election Commission has questioned the wisdom of allowing appeals against its decisions. "Appeals against the commission's…