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Egypt's Morsi Lashes Out at Opponents Ahead of Protests

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi addressed his nation ahead of major demonstrations both for and against his rule. Analysts say the speech is unlikely to bridge the divides roiling the country.

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Designer drugs on the rise as demand for traditional drugs levels off, UN reports on World Drug Day

Please note that the products (pills and bathsalt) shown in the photos are simulated.

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Xinjiang's Deadliest Violence in Years Renews Focus on Ethnic Tensions

The deadliest unrest in China's western Xinjiang region in four years is drawing attention to long-running tensions between the area's ethnic Uighurs and its Han Chinese rulers.

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Vital resources needed as UN prepares to deploy mission in Mali, Security Council told

Special Representative Bert Koenders (on screen) briefing the Security Council by video-link from the...