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Race is on to find rebel prime minister for Syria
A transitional government is crucial to win Arab and Western support for the revolt against Assad, and would bolster the opposition as a democratic alternative to decades of autocratic rule in Syria.
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How will Syria mark Eid al-Adha? (+video)
In recognition of the Muslim holiday, a ceasefire is planned in Syria beginning Friday and running through Monday. UN aid agencies are hoping to use the window to provide aid to Syrians living in hard-to-reach parts of the country.
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Terrorism & Security UN envoy to Syria: Assad thinks he can turn back the clock (+video)
UN envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi told diplomats in New York that the situation in Syria is dire, and described the conflict's particularly heavy toll on children.
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Breivik deemed sane, prison now possible for Norwegian gunman
The second psychiatric evaluation of Anders Behring Breivik contradicted an earlier conclusion of paranoid schizophrenia, making prison time possible for killing 77 people last summer.
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Iraq war: Predictions made, and results
A look back at some of the predicted US outcomes for the Iraq war, and what happened.
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Norway attacks: Details emerge about Utoya camp shooting
Police confirmed the connection between today's deadly camp shooting and Oslo bombing. Norwegian Prime Minister said 'no one will bomb us to silence.'
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Norway attacks: the latest terror strikes in Western Europe
Details are still sketchy on who carried out the Oslo bombing, but Norwegian police are also connecting it to a gunmen who attacked a political youth camp shortly after.
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Norway attacks: Oslo bombing puts Norway on edge (VIDEO)
Norway attacks: The Oslo bombing that damaged government buildings and killed at least seven is the worst attack since World War II. Authorities say it is linked to a shooting today at a youth summer camp.
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Deadly bombing causes damage at Norwegian government offices in Oslo(VIDEO)
Oslo authorities say at least one bomb exploded in or near buildings that house the Norwegian prime minister's and other government offices on Friday, killing at least two and injuring 15.
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Explosion damages Norwegian government building in Oslo
An explosion hit the headquarters building of the Norwegian government in Oslo on Friday, causing several injuries.







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