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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/21
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Freedom may be messy, but it beats despotism
The Arab Spring toppled dictators in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. Yemen and Syria may be next. Though trials remain, we are witnessing an extraordinary fight for freedom. What emerges may not be the kind of democracy Westerners want, but it beats tyranny.
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Saudi crown prince dies, leaving succession uncertain
The younger brother of King Abdullah was in his 80s, and there is no formal method to name a replacement from the sprawling royal family.
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Oil prices near $83 a barrel
Oil prices move up a day after EU, IMF announce bailout for Ireland.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/21
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Tiny Saudi democracy movement sends king blueprint for reform
Signed by 77 activists, a petition sent by express mail Wednesday night calls for an elected parliament and public access to the trials of 991 suspects in Al Qaeda-inspired violence.
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Saudis break taboo of opposing royals after soccer row
The incident highlights a shift from unquestioned deference toward the royal family.
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The Monitor's View: Arabian rights
Saudi Arabia's king is trying to reform his society, but his moves are painfully slow.
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