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UN human rights chief concerned over instability and violations in Guinea-Bissau

26.05.2012 03:40 The top United Nations human rights official said today she remains concerned over continuing instability in Guinea Bissau, following the coup there last month and reports of human rights violations, including the violent repression of a peaceful demonstration, looting and arbitrary detention of civilians.

Secretary-General welcomes further talks on Iran's nuclear capabilities

26.05.2012 03:40 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomes the recently concluded talks between Iran and the E3+3 grouping – made up of the United Kingdom, the United States, US, China, France, Germany and Russia – his spokesperson said today.

California BRAC bases now part of recycling revolution

26.05.2012 03:40 J.D. Wang, the CEO of a tire recycling company, believes people can recycle anything if they put their minds to it. So it seems fitting that his company is expanding into a recycled building -- once the commissary at the former Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino, Calif. once the commissary at the former Norton Air Force Base in San

Strife in Syria Ripples Into Lebanon's Sectarian Divide

26.05.2012 03:40 TRIPOLI, Lebanon - Some 700 people in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli staged a rally Friday to demand the release of Sunni Islamist leaders who they said were detained for opposing Syria's President Bashar al-Assad. The demonstration comes amid fears that the conflict in Syria could further enflame sectarian tensions in Lebanon.

Islamist Candidate Likely to Face Former PM in Egypt Runoff

26.05.2012 03:40 Egypt's presidential race appeared headed on Friday to a decisive and polarizing runoff between the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood's candidate and another with strong ties to former President Hosni Mubarak's regime.

DoD News: Contracts for May 25, 2012

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50 Syrians Killed in Anti-Assad Clashes

26.05.2012 03:40 More than 50 people, including 13 children, have been killed in the town of Houla in Homs province, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

UN agency boosts services for Sudanese refugees in South Sudan

26.05.2012 03:40 The United Nations refugee agency said today it is expanding relief operations for refugees in the Yida camp in South Sudan, where the number of people fleeing conflict in neighbouring Sudan has risen to more than 35,000.

Pakistan Parliament Speaker rules PM Gilani can't be disqualified

25.05.2012 23:30 Pakistan Parliament's Speaker has ruled that Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani, cannot be disqualified in the wake of his last month's conviction for contempt of court after he refused to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Defense Ministry, Shipbuilders Fail to Agree Borey Sub Price

25.05.2012 23:30 Russia's Defense Ministry and the United Shipbuilding Corporation failed again to agree final contract terms for delivery of the new Borey class strategic nuclear submarine on Friday, despite the intervention of President Vladimir Putin.

IAF signs deal for acquisition of 75 Pilatus planes

25.05.2012 23:30 The Indian Air Force's long pending requirement of basic trainer aircraft can now be met with the acquisition of 75 Pilatus planes starting later this year under a Rs 2,800 crore deal signed on Thursday with the Swiss company.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Claims Early Election Lead

25.05.2012 23:30 CAIRO - As election officials count the vote from Egypt's historic presidential election, the Muslim Brotherhood is claiming its candidate is in the lead. But Mohamed Morsi appears to be just one of several candidates who are doing well in a race that is headed to a run-off.

Syrian Forces Blamed for 9 Deaths as Protests Erupt

25.05.2012 23:30 Syrian protesters launched anti-government rallies on Friday as activists blamed security forces for at least nine deaths in attacks that continue to erode a shaky cease-fire.

U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Advance Iraq Stability

25.05.2012 23:30 The United States reaffirmed its commitment to advance Iraq's stability by training, equipping and enhancing the capacity of its armed forces for defense and counterterrorism, members of the U.S.-Iraq Defense and Security Cooperation Joint Coordinating Committee said yesterday in a joint statement.

French President Makes Surprise Afghan Visit

25.05.2012 23:30 New French President Francois Hollande has made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to discuss his plan to withdraw all French combat troops by the end of the year.