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- Two years later, Egyptians' euphoria over Mubarak's fall a distant memory
Some protesters demanded President Morsi's ouster as they clashed with police on the anniversary of Mubarak's fall. Deepening economic woes and violence have marred Morsi's short tenure.
- French, Malian troops regain control of Gao after rebels raid by canoe
Islamist rebels slipped into the strategic city of Gao by crossing the Niger River with canoes over the weekend.
- Tunisians mourn slain opposition leader amid concerns of rising turmoil
Tens of thousands turned out for the burial today of Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid. His assassination Wednesday prompted angry street protests across the country.
- EU pressured to blacklist Hezbollah in wake of Bulgaria bus attack report
While Bulgaria has fingered Hezbollah in a deadly 2012 attack on Israeli tourists, some EU members remain reluctant to label Hezbollah a terrorist organization.
- So, this is the office that will investigate Afghanistan's Kam Air?
Key questions about the credibility of the Afghan attorney general's office as it prepares to investigate accusations that Kam Air is involved in drug-smuggling.
- France: Mali withdrawal is in sight
France said today that it hopes to withdraw its troops from Mali next month, but it's unclear what will fill the resulting power vacuum and continue the fight against jihadist forces.
- Afghan corruption, opium, and the strange case of Kam Air
Kam Air, an airline owned by a politically-connected Afghan businessman, was blacklisted by the US military in Afghanistan for opium smuggling. Then the Afghan government complained.
- In the new Egypt, the police still hew to their old torturing ways
When Hosni Mubarak ruled Egypt, torture of suspects and citizens was commonplace among Egypt's police. Under President Mohamed Morsi, not much has changed.
- Could North Korea be planning multiple nuclear tests?
North Korea says it plans 'higher level' test as part of its military deterrent in its confrontation with the United States. South Korea says that's code for multiple nuclear tests.
- Israel implies it was behind last week's airstrike in Syria, but little else is clear
As fresh details emerge about the suspected Israeli airstrike in Syria last week, key facts – like what the strike targeted – remain muddled.
- Syria's regime and rebels each try to use Israeli airstrike to their advantage
The Assad regime says the attack underscores the need for unity. The opposition has contrasted the regime's lack of response with its relentless attacks on its own people.
- The French are winning handily in Mali
Enough with the facile Vietnam and Afghanistan analogies.
- German visit offers Egypt's Morsi no relief from mounting pressures
Morsi visited with a business delegation in hopes of boosting economic ties. But Germany issued a travel warning about Egypt, and Chancellor Merkel said nothing about loan forgiveness.
- France rolls north in Mali, but daunting second phase looms
French troops entered the once Islamist-occupied city of Kidal today without opposition. But dealing with Islamist guerrillas and placating secular Taureg rebels will likely prove more difficult.
- Egypt shudders, with leadership nowhere in sight
When the head of Egypt's military starts darkly warning of state collapse, it's time to worry.
- Mali: French bring the troops, world now bringing the funds
International donors have pledged $455.53 million for an international campaign tackling Islamist militants in Mali.
- Egypt opposition cool to Morsi's offer of talks amid state of emergency
Egypt's opposition leaders say talks with President Mohamed Morsi about weekend unrest are pointless unless they also address fundamental issues that leave Egypt prone to instability.
- After threatening the US, North Korea turns its ire on South Korea
North Korea reacted to the UN Security Council's unanimous vote to condemn the North's recent satellite launch by announcing that it would now take 'strong physical countermeasures against' the South.
- North Korea threatens new nuclear test 'aimed' at US
North Korea reacted to the UN Security Council's unanimous vote to condemn the North's recent satellite launch by announcing that it would soon carry out its third nuclear test.
- Russia denies evacuation of 77 citizens from Syria is beginning of the end
Russia's actions regarding its citizens in Syria have been under close watch in the West, in hopes that it might signal an about-face from Syria's biggest foreign backer.