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White House all but sure Syria used chemical weapons – but needs to be sure

Since August, President Obama has laid down use or transfer of Syria’s chemicals weapons as a 'red line.' The White House letter puts the US closer to acknowledging such a line has been crossed.
'The Fatwa Show': Moroccan journalist tells clerics to just have some fun

'The Fatwa Show' satirizes Islamic legal opinions, and is one of the most popular features on the new Arab world news and commentary website Free Arabs.
Best airport named: Indianapolis airport tops the list again

Best airport named: Indianapolis International beat out airports in Ottawa and Tampa. Indianapolis also was named the top North American airport in 2010.
Tiger Woods thrives as McIlroy struggles in Cadillac Championship

Tiger Woods: For at least one round on the Blue Monster at Doral, Woods looked more than capable of getting back to the top of the world ranking that he occupied for more than 10 years.
Rory McIlroy admits walking off golf course was a mistake

The PGA champion told 'Sports Illustrated' in an interview he should not have quit playing in the second round of last week's Honda Classic in Florida, no matter how badly he was playing at the time.
Frustrated McIlroy quits, walks off course at Honda Classic tournament

He later said it was more dental than mental, releasing a statement that he couldn't concentrate because of a sore wisdom tooth.
Tiger, McIlroy both knocked out of Accenture Match Play in first round

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy were both beaten in first round matches at the Accenture Match Play Championships Thursday in Arizona.
Syrian rebels battle at military base near Aleppo airport

Rebels have been attacking the civilian airport in the city of Aleppo for weeks, and now appear to have overrun the main defenses around the facility.
22 killed in collision on UAE highway

Monday's crash near Al Ain, about 90 miles east of Abu Dhabi, also injured 24 people. Envoys from Pakistan, India and other South Asian countries rushed to the scene.
Strong turnout in Jordan's elections belies deep-seated cynicism

Jordanians turned out to vote in record numbers in yesterday's parliamentary elections, but many, even those who voted, see the system as stacked against change.
Tiger Woods to kick off 2013 PGA Tour season at Torrey Pines

Tiger Woods will start his PGA Tour campaign at Torrey Pines later this month. Tiger Woods has won several times on the San Diego golf course.
Backchannels Prince of Blackwater heads to Africa

Erik Prince, who made a fortune in Iraq thanks to his politically connected and controversial Blackwater military contractor, is leading a group of Chinese investors on a hunt for natural resources and investment opportunities in Africa.
British PM Cameron says Assad could leave Syria

British Prime Minister David Cameron told the Arab news network Al Arabiya arrangements can be made to move the Syrian president out of the country.
Palestinian elections: Despite Hamas boycott, Fatah fares poorly

The results announced today add to mounting concerns that Fatah – and the broader Palestinian leadership – is losing its legitimacy.
Malala Yousafzai airlifted to Britain for treatment (+video)

Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old activist shot by the Taliban, has been flown from Pakistan to the United Kingdom for specialized medical care.
The Malala moment: Tens of thousands rally in Pakistan for girl shot by Taliban

Until today, protests against the Taliban shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai had not approached the scale of previous marches against blasphemy and US drones.
Aircraft readied for Malala Yousufzai if treatment abroad needed

The 14-year-old girl shot by the Taliban in Pakistan is making steady progress, according to the military, but the plane is part of a contingency plan.
Decoder Wire Obama Big Bird ad: a mistake, or shrewd? (+video)

The Obama campaign's new ad attacking Romney for promising to cut Big Bird's funding has been criticized by conservatives, the Sesame Workshop CEO, and even some Democrats.
Tiger Woods chases Rory McIlroy at BMW Championship

Tiger Woods was one shot behind Rory McIlroy, who birdied his last two holes for an 8-under 64 and was in a four-way tie for the lead. Tiger Woods made a 30-foot chip in to birdie the last hole of the first round of the BMW Championship.
Terrorism & Security As Syrian government gains ground in Aleppo, it loses its people (+video)

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta's warnings that Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad risks losing his country because of his brutal tactics appear to be panning out.
Sorry, Iran: UAE opens pipeline around Strait of Hormuz

The new pipeline bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for Middle East oil that Iran has threatened to block.
Horizons EU gives thumbs up to Sony's $2.2 billion takeover of EMI

The European Union has approved the Sony-led acquisition of EMI Music. But there are strings attached.
Syrian opposition cautiously welcomes UN cease-fire plan

But for more support from the West, the Syrian opposition needs to overcome divisions and squabbling that were on full display at a major Istanbul meeting today.
Global News Blog Culture under construction in the United Arab Emirates

A future-focused cultural district made up of four museums and a performing arts center will be built on a manmade island off the coast of Abu Dhabi by 2017.
Africa Rising: First it was China, now the Gulf discovers the African market

A decade ago, many African economies seemed locked in stagnation. Now they are booming, and Gulf investors are moving in to take advantage of the growth.