Articles in the World Politics Category
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From within Libya’s most secure jail a new challenge to al Qaeda is emerging.
Leaders of one of the world’s most effective Jihadist organizations, the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG), have written a new ‘code’ for Jihad. The LIFG says it now views the armed strugg... read more
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Hugo Chavez has told the Venezuelan people to “prepare for war” and ordered 15,000 troops to the Colombian border.
The leader told his soldiers to “defend this sacred nation called Venezuela,” and accused Colombia of conspiring with the US to invade and grab the countr... read more
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The two Koreas briefly exchanged naval fire Tuesday along their disputed western sea border, with a North Korean ship suffering heavy damage before retreating, South Korean military officials said.
There were no South Korean casualties, the country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a stat... read more
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The man who was almost Sarah Palin’s son-in-law will pursue legal action to gain joint custody of his son with Bristol Palin, according to reports.
Levi Johnston, 19, is the father of 10-month-old Tripp with his ex-girlfriend Bristol, the daughter of the former Alaska governor. The two ... read more
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The night before she was killed on the streets of Tehran, the woman the world would come to know simply as Neda had a dream. “There was a war going on,” she told her mom the next morning, “and I was in the front.”
Neda’s mother had joined her in the street protes... read more
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Michelle Obama’s campaign to wean kids off junk food is taking a slightly unorthodox turn: The first lady will guest on Iron Chef America’s Jan. 3 episode.
In addition to discussing her crusade for healthy school lunches and more, Obama will reveal the secret ingredient for the show... read more
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In a post today headlined “Barack ‘N Bones,” the Drudge Report sounds the alarm over President Obama’s gaunt appearance over the weekend.
An intense, hoops-heavy exercise regimen is behind what the conservative site calls “dramatic” weight loss. “No, he’s not chain smoking,”... read more
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Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic said he would appear before the Hague war crimes tribunal on Tuesday after boycotting his trial since it began last week, but only to argue for more time to prepare.
Karadzic, who denies 11 charges including genocide for the Srebrenica massacre of 8... read more
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The leader of the free world may have been masquerading as a frumpy suburban dad and handing out dried fruit, but it was still a pretty cool treat for a couple thousand DC-area kids who went trick-or-treating at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave last night.
With the first lady dressed as a leopard, Presi... read more
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Sarah Palin has lashed out against Levi Johnston for his digs against her, calling him “mean-spirited” as well as “desperate” because he’s appearing in Playgirl.
“We are appalled at the inflammatory statements,” Palin said yesterday through her spokes... read more













