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Security Council voices grave concern over worsening situation in Yemen

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Anti-government protesters in Yemen

Analysis: Do Liberians know what they're voting for?

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President Sirleaf election poster

American Pride Takes A Hit With S&P's Downgrade

For generations, the United States and its debt — sold in the form of U.S. Treasuries — have been synonymous with safety. Now, though, the nation's sterling credit is tarnished. The ratings agency Standard & Poor's has downgraded the U.S. from AAA...

YEMEN: Warnings of “Somalization”

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The spread of arms has fuelled the violence