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New Syrian Opposition Leader Reaches Out to Other Groups

The new leader of the main opposition Syrian National Council is pledging to widen support for the organization by reaching out to Syria's minority groups.

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Ex-Al Jazeera DG claims Egypt has become a "tool for dictators"

A former director general of the Al-Jazeera television network, Wadah Khanfar has revealed that the Egyptian state has become a "tool for dictators", and if the Brotherhood candidate loses, it would be a "great setback" for the revolution.

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U.S. counter terrorism experts identify five gen-next Qaeda leaders

American counter terrorism experts have identified at least five potential next-generation leaders of Al-Qaeda, including three with U.S. connections, according to a report.

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French Left Surges Ahead in Legislative Elections

France's left surged ahead in the first round of legislative elections on Sunday. Initial results showed leftist parties capturing 47.1 percent of the vote, compared to 35.4 percent for the center right. But France's new Socialist President Francois...

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