After The Arab Spring Revolutions, Middle Eastern Countries Bring New Zeal To Olympic Games
For some post-revolution competitors, this year's Summer Olympic Games will be more important than those of years past.
Michelle Obama Hugs Team USA After Basketball Team Beats France
The biggest surprise about the U.S. victory over France in Olympics men's basketball Sunday was that the winners were able to celebrate with Michelle Obama. The first lady had a front-row seat at the game, and she was able to see the team improve its play en route to a 98-71 victory.
Team USA Basketball vs France: Watch Live Stream Online, Preview And Prediction For Sunday’s Game; Kobe, LeBron Look to Shine
Almost two days into competition at the 2012 Olympics, the U.S. men's basketball team is finally ready to take the court.
2012 London Olympics Schedule: When And Where To Watch The Big Events
The big opening ceremony for the 2012 London Olympics is over and done, so it's time for the real attraction: the games themselves. Olympic schedules can be a little confusing to follow, so we've compiled a guide to some of the biggest events at the games, with a special emphasis on American athletes.
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UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Kazakh Police Crackdown On Oil Workers Strike
The U.N. human rights chief has called for an independent investigation into the police crackdown on striking oil workers in Kazakhstan last December in which at least 15 people died and over 100 were injured after police opened fire on the crowd.
Don't Brand Libya's New Government As 'Pro-West' Yet
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Ike Diogu, Former Sun Devil, Leads Nigeria To Final 2012 London Olympics Basketball Spot
Ike Diogu has made his alma mater, Arizona State University, and his parents' native Nigeria proud after his play helped the African nation become the last country to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics in basketball.
Libya Prepares For Landmark Elections: Will Militias Or Islamists Take Control?
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Assad Says Syrian Protests Different From Those In Egypt, Tunisia; 'Friends Of Syria' To Meet In Paris
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the anti-government protests in his country are not comparable to the Arab Spring protests elsewhere, and that it's not people, but terrorists, who want to oust him from power.
Who Killed Yasser Arafat? Events Leading Up To His Death And Conspiracy Theories
Palestinian officials have called an international probe into the death of its leader Yasser Arafat, more than eight years after he died of several mysterious health complications, following a report that he could have been poisoned with a radioactive substance known as polonium.
The Best Beaches In Greece (And Why You Should Visit Them Now)
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Tunisia Still Has Arab Spring In Its Step Despite Religious Protests, Violence
Even following this week's violence over blasphemous art, Tunisians remain fairly optimistic about their country's progress.
A Greek Tragedy: Why Not Visiting Greece Makes Things Worse
A trip to Greece in the coming weeks may feel like an intrusion -- a sojourn into a land of private grief and public fury. But not visiting only makes things worse.
Exiled Tunisian Dictator Gets Life Term In Absentia
A Tunisian court Wednesday sentenced ousted Tunisian dictator Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali to life in prison for his role in the killing of protesters during last year's revolution.
Tunisia Declares Curfew After Spate Of 'Islamist' Attacks
The Tunisian government declared an overnight curfew in various parts of the country, including the capital, following several attacks that have been attributed to an Islamist sect.
Greece?s Tourism Woes Continue As Tour Operators Slash Prices
Tour operators are offering steep discounts to Greece amid speculation about a Greek euro exit and fears of ensuing social unrest.
Post-Arab Spring Travel And Tourism In The Middle East: A Country-By-Country Look
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Attack From All Sides: Russia And China Pressured On Syria
With hopes of changing Moscow's stance on Damascus, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that Russia's relationship with Syria is bringing the country toward civil war.
Tunisia Irks Human Rights Advocates By Extraditing Ex-Libyan Prime Minister
Tunisia announced Tuesday that it intends to extradite former Libyan prime minister Al-Baghdadi Al-Mahmoudi back to his home country after detaining him for eight months.
GCC Meets In Saudi Arabia To Tighten Economic-Political Unity
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council gathered in the Saudi capital of Riyadh on Monday for a one-day meeting to discuss the possibility of forming a regional bloc similar to the European Union.
Algeria Elections: Sceptics To Abstain From Voting; Islamists Sense Opportunity
Political scepticism may mar the Algerian parliamentary election Thursday even as the ruling government aims at easing the pressure for democratic change created by the Arab Spring revolts last year.
Pitched Battle Breaks Out In Syria Before Widely Scorned Election
Fighting between rebels and President Bashar al-Assad's forces erupted in an oil producing province in eastern Syria, residents and activists said on Sunday, the eve of a parliamentary election the authorities say shows reforms are under way.
Tourists Return To Tunisia After Year Of Turmoil
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Libya Bans Religious, Tribal, Ethnic Political Parties
The Libyan National Transitional Council bans religious political parties before elections in June, angering the Muslim Brotherhood
In Rolling Stone Interview, Obama Dishes On Republicans, Legalizing Marijuana, And His Favorite TV Shows
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