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Abu Qatada: Security Minister Flies to Jordan for Urgent Talks
By IBTimes UK
James Brokenshire seeks guarantees from Amman that alleged terror cleric will not be tortured if extradited. (3:37 am)
MORE TOPICS: COURT
Anonymous Takes Down Web Sites of Bahrain Government, U.S. Maker of Teargas Used on Protesters
By IBTimes
Hacker collective Anonymous has taken down a number of Web sites on Tuesday, including that of the Bahrain government and the U.S. maker of teargas used on protesters in Bahrain last month. (2:27 am)
MORE TOPICS: TWITTER
U.N. Rights Chief Blasts Assad; Arabs Draft Assembly Resolution
By Reuters
The U.N. human rights chief accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Monday of launching an "indiscriminate attack" on civilians, emboldened by the failure of the Security Council to condemn him. (8:55 pm)
MORE TOPICS: AL JAZEERA, CHINA, HILLARY CLINTON, UNITED NATIONS, RUSSIA
UN Rights Chief Blasts Syrian Crackdown, as Russia, China Dawdle
By IBTimes
The UN General Assembly is convening an emergency meeting in New York on Monday. (2:04 pm)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, UNITED NATIONS, RUSSIA, NEW YORK
Operation Digiturk: Anonymous Hacks Turkey's Data Authority
By IBTimes UK
Anonymous collective launches assault against Turkish satellite provider for blocking sites. (11:39 am)
Syria Rejects Arab League Peacekeeping Proposal
By IBTimes
Syria said it has "categorically rejected" a new resolution from the Arab League which calls for the formation of a joint Arab-United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country to help bring an end to the bloodshed that has lasted almost one year. (8:48 am)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED NATIONS, RUSSIA, EGYPT
Qatar: Persian Gulf Paradise a Nightmare for Migrant Workers
By IBTimes
Qatar is perhaps the wealthiest nation on earth. (8:04 am)
MORE TOPICS: GOLD, IMF, PAKISTAN, GDP, INDIA, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
SC Seeks Report on Former CJI
By India Blooms News Service
The Supreme Court has asked for more details in the case against NHRC Chief, K.G. Balakrishnan. (5:03 am)
MORE TOPICS: COURT, SUPREME COURT, INDIA, ATTORNEY GENERAL
Bahrain Uncovered pt 3: Intimidation Goes on, Says Doctor
By IBTimes UK
Jailed doctor Fatima Haji reveals torture, threats of rape and harassment used against her and others as protest anniversary ratchets up tensions. (Feb 13)
MORE TOPICS: SOCIAL NETWORKS, FACEBOOK, COURT, EGYPT, TUNISIA, LAWYER
As Xi Visits, China's U.S. Crop Demand a Balm for Tensions
By Reuters
China is half a world away from the 2,300-acre family farm in east-central Iowa where John Weber and his son plant corn and soybeans. (Feb 12)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, BARACK OBAMA, MANUFACTURING, DUPONT, INVESTMENT
