King of Jordan warns that Syria's chemical weapons could be seized by al-Qaeda - Telegraph.co.uk

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King of Jordan warns that Syria's chemical weapons could be seized by al-Qaeda Telegraph.co.uk The king of Jordan warned Wednesday that his northern neighbour Syria was on the brink of all-out civil war and that in a worst-case scenario, chemical weapons could fall into the hands of Al-Qaeda. King Abdullah was the first Arab leader to call for ... Report: US plans for Syrian regime's collapseYnetnews Syria crisis: £100m Assad assets in UK are frozenBBC News Syrian defense minister, president's brother-in-law killed in suicide blastNewsday Sydney Morning Herald -ABC Online -msnbc.com all 5,494 news articles »

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Venezuela condemns Syria bombing, warns against intervention - Reuters

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Venezuela condemns Syria bombing, warns against intervention Reuters | CARACAS, July 18 (Reuters) - Venezuela on Wednesday condemned the bombing in Damascus that killed the Syrian defense minister and President Bashar al-Assad's brother-in-law, urging foreign powers against military intervention. Former Syrian General says Assad's days are numberedABC Online Viewpoints: Is it time to intervene in Syria?BBC News Where's Assad? Mystery surrounds assassins' 'flower pot' bombSydney Morning Herald New York Times -Wall Street Journal -Jerusalem Post all 5,424 news articles »

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Netanyahu wants to turn the Israeli intelligence failure over Bulgaria into an ... - Haaretz

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Netanyahu wants to turn the Israeli intelligence failure over Bulgaria into an ... Haaretz ANALYSIS: The prime minister is trying to turn the failure to prevent the deadly attack into an accomplishment - two hours after the fact he was saying 'all signs lead to Iran.' By Amir Oren | Jul.19, 2012 | 1:06 AM Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel Says Iran Behind Deadly Blast in EuropeWall Street Journal Israelis killed in Bulgaria bus terror attack, minister saysCNN Israel blames Iran for bus blastThe Press Association The News International -CBS News -Xinhua all 1,884 news articles »

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Israel Says Iran Behind Deadly Blast in Europe - Wall Street Journal

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Israel Says Iran Behind Deadly Blast in Europe Wall Street Journal By JOSHUA MITNICK, JAY SOLOMON and GORDON FAIRCLOUGH Medics help a woman wounded in an attack on a bus packed with Israelis headed for a Black Sea resort area. Israel accused Iran of orchestrating the bombing of a bus packed with Israeli tourists in a ... Israelis killed in Bulgaria bus terror attack, minister saysCNN Israel vows to strike back at IranCBS News Bulgaria is a failure for Israeli intelligence, but it could be the excuse ...Haaretz Xinhua -New York Times -Reuters all 1,814 news articles »

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Syria bombing takes fight to Assad's doorstep - Los Angeles Times

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Syria bombing takes fight to Assad's doorstep Los Angeles Times BEIRUT â€" An audacious bombing aimed at the heart of Syria's feared security services killed three high-ranking officials in Damascus and left President Bashar Assad's grip on power appearing more tenuous than at any time during the 16-month uprising ... US Sees Chance for Turning Point in SyriaWall Street Journal Blast Kills Core Syrian Security OfficialsNew York Times Bold rebel bombing strikes Syria's inner circle; president's brother-in-law ...Washington Post The Guardian -Bloomberg -BBC News all 5,245 news articles »

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6 Israelis Killed in Bulgaria; Netanyahu Blames Iranians - New York Times

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6 Israelis Killed in Bulgaria; Netanyahu Blames Iranians New York Times BERLIN â€" A tour bus carrying beachbound Israeli vacationers exploded in a fireball on Wednesday outside an airport in the Bulgarian city of Burgas, killing at least six people and wounding dozens more in what Bulgaria, Israel and the United States ... Israel vows tough response to Iran after deadly bus attack kills 7 in BulgariaWashington Post Attack on Israeli tourist bus in Bulgaria kills 7The Associated Press Bulgaria explosion comes amid growing Iranian-Israeli tensionCNN International Los Angeles Times -Wall Street Journal all 1,788 news articles »

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Terror attack on Israelis in Bulgaria kills 7 - Haaretz

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Terror attack on Israelis in Bulgaria kills 7 Haaretz 33 also wounded in bombing of bus of Israeli tourists; Terror attack occurs on 18th anniversary of attack on Jewish community in Buenos Aires. A man and a woman react after an explosion at Bulgaria's Burgas airport July 18, 2012. Israel blames Iran for Bulgaria bus bomb that kills six |Reuters Israel Says Iran is Behind DeadlyBlast in BulgariaWall Street Journal Attack On Israeli Tourist Bus In Bulgaria Kills 7NPR Jerusalem Post -ABC Online -Christian Science Monitor all 1,687 news articles »

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Israel blames Iran for Bulgaria bus bomb that kills six - Reuters

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Israel blames Iran for Bulgaria bus bomb that kills six Reuters By Stoyan Nenov | BURGAS, Bulgaria (Reuters) - Six people were killed in a bomb attack on a bus carrying Israeli tourists at a Bulgarian airport on Wednesday and Israel accused Tehran of carrying out the attack, promising a strong response to "Iranian ... Bulgarian president: Mossad did not warn attack was comingJerusalem Post Israel Cites Iran in Deadly Bulgaria StrikeWall Street Journal Bus bombing: Why in Bulgaria, and why look to Iran?Christian Science Monitor Haaretz -The Associated Press -Bloomberg all 1,605 news articles »

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Bus bombing: Why in Bulgaria, and why look to Iran? - Christian Science Monitor

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Bus bombing: Why in Bulgaria, and why look to Iran? Christian Science Monitor Israel's prime minister accuses Iran of attacking a busload of tourists in Bulgaria, a popular destination for Israelis. By Andrew MacDowall, Correspondent, Joshua Mitnick, Correspondent / July 18, 2012 Smoke rises into the sky after an explosion at ... 6 Israelis Killed in Bulgaria; Netanyahu Blames IraniansNew York Times Israel blames Iran for Bulgaria bus bomb that kills 6Reuters 6 die in Bulgaria as bus carrying Israelis bombedThe Associated Press Voice of America -Businessweek -BBC News all 1,548 news articles »

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Top Syrian Officials Killed as UN Delays Action on Assad - Businessweek

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Top Syrian Officials Killed as UN Delays Action on Assad Businessweek By Flavia Krause-Jackson and Donna Abu-Nasr on July 18, 2012 A bomb attack in Damascus killed key members of President Bashar al-Assad's military establishment, evidence of the growing threat to his family's four-decade hold on power as the United ... Syrian president in spotlight after deadly attacksCNN Syria crisis: chaos in Damascus as Assad loyalists are killed - live updatesThe Guardian Army Strain May Block Assad Repeating Father's Blitz NationwideBloomberg Reuters -Voice of America (blog) -Houston Chronicle all 3,094 news articles »

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Top Syrian officials killed in major blow to al-Assad's regime - CNN

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Top Syrian officials killed in major blow to al-Assad's regime CNN Are you there? Send photos and stories to CNN iReport. (CNN) -- A deadly attack Wednesday delivered the harshest blow yet to President Bashar al-Assad's regime, taking the bloodshed into his inner circle, and even his family. Jordan's king calls Syria ... US warns Syria is 'spinning out of control'Telegraph.co.uk REFILE-Annan urges world powers to unite to halt Syria bloodshedReuters Obama calls Putin as Syria spins 'out of control'USA TODAY Christian Science Monitor -AFP -Wall Street Journal all 1,715 news articles »

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On Mandela's 94th birthday, some South Africans express ambivalence - Christian Science Monitor

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On Mandela's 94th birthday, some South Africans express ambivalence Christian Science Monitor While many South Africans spent today celebrating former President Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday and his efforts to maintain political stability, others say he 'sold out' poorer blacks. By Scott Baldauf, Staff writer / July 18, 2012 Former South ... Nelson Mandela celebrates 'quiet family' birthdayBBC News Divided South Africa honors Mandela's birthdayFox News South Africans Hold Day of Service to Honor MandelaVoice of America The Associated Press all 1,261 news articles »

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Israelis killed in Bulgaria terror attack, minister says - CNN

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Israelis killed in Bulgaria terror attack, minister says CNN (CNN) -- A deadly explosion on a bus carrying Israeli tourists in Bulgaria is "clearly a terrorist attack," Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Wednesday. "We have several people killed and dozens of wounded people," Barak said. Israel blames Iran in deadly Bulgaria bus blastCBS News 7 dead in suicide bombing on Israeli bus in BulgariaJerusalem Post Israel blames Iran for deadly bus explosion targeting Israeli tourists in BulgariaFox News BBC News -Reuters -The Associated Press all 815 news articles »

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South Africans Hold Day of Service to Honor Mandela - Voice of America

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South Africans Hold Day of Service to Honor Mandela Voice of America JOHANNESBURG â€" Nelson Mandela turned 94 Wednesday and all over South Africa, it is a day of celebration and service in the former president's name. Mandela Day is a relatively new tradition in South Africa. People are asked to take 67 minutes out of ... Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday celebrationsUSA TODAY Nelson Mandela at 94: What does he mean to you?CNN S.Africans squabble over slice of MandelaReuters India Christian Science Monitor -CBS News -Tehran Times all 1,177 news articles »

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Blast Kills Core Syrian Security Officials - New York Times

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Blast Kills Core Syrian Security Officials New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" President Bashar al-Assad's brother-in-law and Syria's defense minister were killed on Wednesday when a suicide bomber attacked a crisis group of senior ministers and security chiefs meeting in central Damascus, according to state ... Syrian Defense Minister Killed as Rebels Strike at the Heart of PowerTIME Live: Blast Strikes at Assad's Inner CircleVoice of America Massive Bomb Strikes at Assad's Inner CircleWall Street Journal CNN -USA TODAY -Los Angeles Times all 1,665 news articles »

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Nelson Mandela turns 94, South Africa celebrates - CBS News

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Nelson Mandela turns 94, South Africa celebrates CBS News (CBS News) QUNU, SOUTH AFRICA - People across South Africa are marking Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday today with celebrations. At the Nomoscow school, about a mile down the hill from the Mandela home, students sang and stood in line forming the number ... South Africans squabble over slice of MandelaReuters Millions of SAfrican children sing for MandelaHouston Chronicle Public service marks Mandela's birthdayCNN USA TODAY all 1,034 news articles »

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As Syrian conflict intensifies, UN prepares to extend its mission - Christian Science Monitor

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As Syrian conflict intensifies, UN prepares to extend its mission Christian Science Monitor Today's assassination of two top government officials in Damascus raises the stakes of Syria's conflict yet again. Will the UN vote to continue its observer mission, or give it more teeth? By Whitney Eulich, Staff writer / July 18, 2012 A UN observers ... Massive Bomb Strikes at Assad's Inner CircleWall Street Journal Syrian Defense Minister Dawoud Rajha was killed in Wednesday's suicide blast ...USA TODAY Blast Kills Top Security Aides to AssadNew York Times CBS News -Los Angeles Times -Reuters all 967 news articles »

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Suicide Bombing Kills Syrian Defense Minister - Voice of America

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Suicide Bombing Kills Syrian Defense Minister Voice of America Syrian state television says a suicide bomber has struck the National Security building in Damascus, killing the country's defense minister Daoud Rajha and seriously wounding several other officials. Reports say the deputy defense minister, ... Bomb kills Syrian ministers in blow to AssadReuters Assad's Brother-in-Law Killed in Damascus BlastWall Street Journal Syrian Defense Minister Dawoud Rajha was killed in Wednesday's suicide blast ...USA TODAY New York Times -Jerusalem Post -CNN all 755 news articles »

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Syria Defense Minister Killed in Blast - Wall Street Journal

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Syria Defense Minister Killed in Blast Wall Street Journal By SAM DAGHER BEIRUTâ€"Syria's Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Dawood Rajha was killed in a massive bombing in central Damascus on Wednesday, Syrian state media said. A handout picture released by the Syrian Arab News Agency shows Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Syria Defense Minister Gen. Dawoud Rajiha reportedly killed in explosion in ...CBS News Attack Kills Syrian Defense Minister in DamascusNew York Times Syrian defense minister killed in suicide blastUSA TODAY msnbc.com -The Guardian all 410 news articles »

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North Korean Leader Adds Marshal To List Of Titles - NPR

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North Korean Leader Adds Marshal To List Of Titles NPR by AP North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been granted the title of marshal, state media reported Wednesday, cementing his status at the top of the authoritarian nation's military as he makes key changes to the 1.2 million-man force. Kim Jong-un named N Korea's highest military rankBBC News Name that Title _ North Korea's Kim has many rolesAtlanta Journal Constitution Propaganda Campaign Grows in North Korea as Kim Jong Un Consolidates PowerTIME Businessweek all 730 news articles »

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N. Korea Names Kim Jong Un Marshal in Consolidation of Power - Businessweek

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N. Korea Names Kim Jong Un Marshal in Consolidation of Power Businessweek By Sangwon Yoon on July 18, 2012 Kim Jong Un consolidated his hold on North Korea, taking the top military rank of marshal days after the army chief was removed. The leadership of the government and the military made the decision yesterday, ... Propaganda Campaign Grows in North Korea as Kim Jong Un Consolidates PowerTIME North Korea Makes Kim Jong UN Marshal of the NationBloomberg Jong-un cements control over N Korean armyABC Online BBC News -Washington Post -Financial Times all 691 news articles »

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A look at the official titles held by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - Washington Post

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A look at the official titles held by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Washington Post Kim Jong Un is not the president of North Korea. That title belongs â€" eternally, the government says â€" to his late grandfather Kim Il Sung, the nation's founder. But the younger Kim has picked up several big titles in the seven months since he became ... N. Korea Names Kim Jong Un Marshal in Consolidation of PowerBloomberg Kim Jong-eun given top military rankFinancial Times North Korean leader adds marshal to list of titlesHindustan Times all 626 news articles »

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North Korea Makes Kim Jong UN Marshal of the Nation - Bloomberg

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North Korea Makes Kim Jong UN Marshal of the Nation Bloomberg Kim Jong Un consolidated his hold on North Korea, taking the top military rank of marshal days after the army chief was removed. The decision was made yesterday at the top levels of the government and the military, the state-run Korean Central News ... Korean Won Gains, Stocks Pare Losses as North Names Kim MarshalBusinessweek North Korean leader adds marshal to list of titlesHindustan Times all 522 news articles »

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