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Libya nearing key moment in its democratic transition, says UN envoy

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Special Representative Ian Martin.

At Least 55 Killed in Damascus Suicide Car Bombings

Syrian authorities say a double suicide bombing in Damascus has killed at least 55 people and wounded another 370, making it the country's deadliest attack since an opposition uprising began 14 months ago.

Crisis-hit TEPCO gets $12.5 bn government bailout

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Promising to infuse $12.5 billion capital, the Japanese government effectively took cont...

Barack Obama backs same-sex marriage

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US President Barack Obama has backed same-sex marriage in a move hailed by Democrats, ga...