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IMF: EU crisis a threat to world economy

The acting head of the International Monetary Fund, John Lipsky

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the mounting debt crisis in Europe is threatening the economic recovery throughout the world.

In a statement issued on Monday, the IMF warned that the ongoing crisis could have "large global spillovers" if decisive…

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Decadence of Mainstream Media in North America

"On June 5, 2011 more than 20 Palestinians were murdered by the Israeli Defense Forces as they marched

Palestinian shot by Israel soldiers during Nakba protests in Gaza. (Nils Andersson)

'Political language ... is designed to make lies sound truthful…

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Libya rebels urge donors to honour pledges

BENGHAZI, Libya - Libya's rebel forces said on Sunday they were running out of money and have not yet received any of

To pay for basic services

Libyan opposition running out of money as international donors fail to give promised aid.

the roughly one billion dollars promised by…

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CIA denies spying on US critic of Iraq war

WASHINGTON - The Central Intelligence Agency on Friday denied allegations by an ex-spy that it had sought information

History professor and widely read blogger

Bush administration sought to investigate Juan Cole in failed bid to discredit him following Iraq…

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Jewish court sentences dog to death by stoning

JERUSALEM - A Jerusalem rabbinical court condemned to death by stoning a dog it suspects is the reincarnation of a

The sentence of the dog (not pictured) was supposed to be carried out by local children

Israeli rabbinical court seeks revenge against 'spirit' of secular lawyer that…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on June 19, 2011 at 5:38pm — No Comments

Article by WorldNews.com Correspondent Dallas Darling.

To prevent more mass demonstrations and rioting in the streets of Athens, it will take much more than Greek Prime

A protester kicks a tear gas canister as others hold stones during riots in central Athens on Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

Article by WorldNews.com Correspondent Dallas Darling.

Minister George Papandreou's empty offer to step down to form a new national unity government. The timing of his ill-fated announcements, in that, he plans to reshuffle his cabinet to ensure that tough and severe austerity measures will…

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DNA confirms the identity of the rapist of female minors in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah police confirmed yesterday that the detained person at the Investigation and Criminal Unit, suspected of

By Iqbal Tamimi

committing a number of sexually assaults crimes against underage girls, all under the age of 10 years old, is the same person pursued for who committing numerous other crimes.

The Saudi police…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on June 18, 2011 at 5:34am — No Comments

Defiant Saudi women break driving ban

RIYADH - A number of Saudi women drove cars on Friday in response to calls for nationwide action to

Defiant

Many Saudi women answer on Facebook, Twitter calls to defy deeply entrenched…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on June 17, 2011 at 11:07am — No Comments

Blacks and Hispanics More Optimistic Than Whites About the Economy

Are American minorities unduly optimistic about their economic condition and future? A nationwide survey of attitudes

A nationwide survey shows that blacks are more hopeful about the future despite being hit hard by the downturn.

about the recession and its impact shows that blacks and Hispanics, although hit harder by the economic downturn, are more…

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Egypt Imams form their own union

CAIRO - Egypt's ministry of endowments has approved a request by imams preaching in mosques to form their own

Ministry of endowments approves request by imams preaching in mosques to set up their own union after weeks of protests.union, state media reported on Thursday.

Endowments Minister Abdallah al-Husseini agreed to the measure after weeks of protests by imams who have been demanding job reforms…

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Most Americans gloomy on econ

PressTV - Poll: Most Americans gloomy on econ.

www.presstv.ir…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on June 17, 2011 at 3:00am — 2 Comments

Dutch Muslims and Jews unite against slaughter plan

THE HAGUE - Jewish and Muslim representatives Thursday appealed to Dutch lawmakers not to enforce plans requiring

'Changes in the law will do nothing to ease the suffering of animals'

Muslim and Jewish representatives against Dutch plans requiring animals to be…

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Don't Let Congress Threaten Palestinians with Sanctions

The House and Senate are considering resolutions that threaten sanctions against Palestinians for seeking UN membership and additional statehood recognition by more countries this September.

Take action today and help us show Congress that the United States should not block Palestinians from attaining their long-denied rights at the UN…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on June 16, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments