China's Communist Party tries to keep a lid on murder case - USA TODAY

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China's Communist Party tries to keep a lid on murder case USA TODAY BEIJING â€" The murder trial of the wife of a disgraced Communist Party leader aims not for justice but to ensure that the public does not blame the party for the scandal, experts said on the eve of the trial. "We will not be much wiser to what actually ... Murder trial at heart of Chinese political scandal beginsCNN Murder Trial Puts Spotlight on China's Political SystemTIME Murder Trial of Bo Xilai's Wife Underway in ChinaVoice of America The Guardian -Wall Street Journal -BBC News all 2,006 news articles »

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Murder Trial Puts Spotlight on China's Political System - TIME

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Murder Trial Puts Spotlight on China's Political System TIME By Austin Ramzy | @austinramzy | August 8, 2012 | + The wife of ousted Chinese politician Bo Xilai, Gu Kailai, right, will be tried this week for the murder of Neil Heywood, a British businessman, left. On Thursday the murder trial of the wife of a ... Murder Trial of Bo Xilai's Wife Underway in ChinaVoice of America Chinese Brace as Murder Trial StartsWall Street Journal Murder trial at heart of Chinese political scandal beginsCNN BBC News -CBS News -Businessweek all 1,941 news articles »

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Syria military launches assault on key district in Aleppo - Los Angeles Times

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Syria military launches assault on key district in Aleppo Los Angeles Times BEIRUT â€" The Syrian military launched an assault Wednesday on a strategic and highly symbolic rebel stronghold in the northern city of Aleppo, signaling a major government effort to reassert control of the nation's commercial hub. Rebels Pull Back as Syrian Military Continues Moving In on AleppoNew York Times Iran to host Syria conference, West skepticalJerusalem Post Syrian troops kill hundreds of insurgents in Aleppo: state mediaXinhua Reuters -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 5,279 news articles »

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Murder trial at heart of Chinese political scandal begins - CNN

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Murder trial at heart of Chinese political scandal begins CNN Hefei, China (CNN) -- The murder trial of Gu Kailai, the wife of a recently deposed top official in the Chinese Communist Party, has begun in the eastern China city of Hefei, local officials said Thursday. Gu and a family aide, Zhang Xiaojun, ... China opens murder trial of ousted leader's wifeReuters China Braces as Trial for Bo Xilai's Wife BeginsWall Street Journal Murder Trial of Bo Xilai's Wife Underway in ChinaVoice of America (blog) Houston Chronicle all 1,838 news articles »

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Bo and Gu on trial, in different ways - CNN

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Bo and Gu on trial, in different ways CNN Editor's note: "Jaime's China" is a weekly column about Chinese society and politics. Jaime FlorCruz has lived and worked in China since 1971. He studied Chinese history at Peking University (1977-81) and was TIME Magazine's Beijing correspondent and ... Murder trial of wife of Chinese politician beginsHouston Chronicle British envoys arrive for China murder trialReuters China Braces for Start of Trial for Bo Xilai's WifeWall Street Journal BBC News all 1,770 news articles »

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Egypt Fires Security Officials - Wall Street Journal

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Egypt Fires Security Officials Wall Street Journal AP CAIROâ€"Egypt's president fired his intelligence chief and asked for the dismissal of other security officials in a bold attempt by the Islamist leader to deflect popular anger days after militants stormed a border post in the Sinai Peninsula and ... Attack in Sinai poses challenge to Egypt's Islamist presidentWashington Post Egypt fires intelligence chief over Sinai attackBusinessweek Egypt's president holds talks with Iran's vice presidentLos Angeles Times NPR -Times of India -San Francisco Chronicle all 3,958 news articles »

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Egypt fires intelligence chief over Sinai attack - Businessweek

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Egypt fires intelligence chief over Sinai attack Businessweek By Hamza Hendawisarah El Deeb on August 08, 2012 CAIRO (AP) â€" Egypt's president fired his intelligence chief on Wednesday for failing to act on an Israeli warning of an imminent attack days before militants stormed a border post in the Sinai Peninsula ... Egypt's president holds talks with Iran's vice presidentLos Angeles Times Egypt Shakes Up Security Staff After AttackWall Street Journal Egypt Buries 16 Soldiers Slain In Border AttackNPR Jerusalem Post -ABC News -The Guardian all 3,957 news articles »

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Ernesto downgraded to tropical storm - NBCNews.com (blog)

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Ernesto downgraded to tropical storm NBCNews.com (blog) Residents walk past swaying palm trees following the passing of Hurricane Ernesto in Mahahual, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo on Aug. 8. Hurricane Ernesto was downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall on Aug. 8, 2012. Ernesto crosses Yucatan, regains some powerCarlisle Sentinel all 1,116 news articles »

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Egypt's president hold talks with Iran's vice president - Los Angeles Times

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Egypt's president hold talks with Iran's vice president Los Angeles Times CAIRO â€" Signaling a new era in Egypt's diplomacy, President Mohamed Morsi met withIran's vice president Wednesday in the highest-level official contact between the two strategic nations in decades. Morsi's visit with Hamid Baghaei gave Iran a ... 'Sinai terrorists supported by allies in Afghanistan, Iraq'Jerusalem Post Egypt mounts airstrikes against Sinai sites where it believes militants are activeWashington Post Egypt fires intelligence chief over Sinai attackUSA TODAY Houston Chronicle -Reuters -MiamiHerald.com all 3,888 news articles »

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Analysis: Doubts arise about replacing Annan as Syria war worsens - Reuters

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Analysis: Doubts arise about replacing Annan as Syria war worsens Reuters By Louis Charbonneau | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - As Syria spirals deeper into a full-scale civil war, Western delegations at the United Nations are increasingly skeptical about the value of appointing a replacement for Kofi Annan as the UN-Arab League ... What does Iran get for supporting al-Assad?CNN Syrian Troops Push Into Aleppo to Oust RebelsABC News Syrian Government Assault Targets Rebels in AleppoVoice of America Telegraph.co.uk all 5,516 news articles »

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Syrian Troops Push Into Aleppo to Oust Rebels - ABC News

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Syrian Troops Push Into Aleppo to Oust Rebels ABC News Syria launched a ground assault Wednesday on rebel-held areas of the besieged city of Aleppo, the center of battles between government forces and opposition fighters for more than two weeks. It was not immediately clear if the offensive was "the mother ... Analysis: Doubts arise about replacing Annan as Syria war worsensReuters Syrian rebels withstand Aleppo assaultTelegraph.co.uk Syria crisis: Ban Ki-moon set to announce new peace envoyThe Guardian Voice of America all 5,484 news articles »

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Syrian Government Assault Targets Rebels in Aleppo - Voice of America

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Syrian Government Assault Targets Rebels in Aleppo Voice of America Syrian government jets and helicopters bombed targets in the besieged northern city of Aleppo Wednesday as tanks launched a ground assault on the rebel-held district of Salaheddin. There were reports of fierce battles with Syrian state television ... Syria crisis: Assad's new offensive in Aleppo - Wednesday 8 AugustThe Guardian "We could not endure anymore," Aleppo refugee saysReuters Syrian rebels ring Aleppo enclave with roadside bombsCNN International BBC News -Financial Times -Hindustan Times all 5,308 news articles »

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Son in China Scandal Speaks Ahead of Trial - Wall Street Journal

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Son in China Scandal Speaks Ahead of Trial Wall Street Journal HEFEI, Chinaâ€"The Western-educated son of ousted Communist Party official Bo Xilai spoke out ahead of his mother's murder trial, saying he had submitted a witness statement to her defense team. The younger Mr. Bo said in an email to CNN that he ... Bo Xilai's Son: 'Facts Will Speak for Themselves'Voice of America Murder trial at heart of Chinese political scandal set to beginCNN Gu Kailai trial: Concern in China grows over transparency of murder caseThe Guardian Chicago Tribune -Washington Post -TIME all 1,282 news articles »

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Bo Xilai's Son: 'Facts Will Speak for Themselves' - Voice of America

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Bo Xilai's Son: 'Facts Will Speak for Themselves' Voice of America The son of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai says he is confident the "facts will speak for themselves" when his mother stands trial for murder Thursday in the country's most sensational political scandal in decades. In an email to CNN, ... Son in China Scandal Speaks Ahead of TrialWall Street Journal Gu Kailai trial: Concern in China grows over transparency of murder caseThe Guardian Gu Kailai murder trial to begin, as China's leaders hope for an end to Bo ...Washington Post CNN -The Australian -TIME all 1,278 news articles »

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Rebels Withdraw From Parts of Aleppo as Government Forces Mass - New York Times

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Rebels Withdraw From Parts of Aleppo as Government Forces Mass New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" Rebel fighters in Aleppo, Syria's largest city, said on Wednesday that government forces had launched a ground assault, forcing them to pull back from parts of the city because their ammunition was running low, as new disputes arose ... Syria Renews Aleppo OffensiveWall Street Journal Syria crisis: Assad's new offensive in Aleppo - live updatesThe Guardian Iran reaffirms support for Syria's Assad; US warns of proxy warLos Angeles Times Reuters -ABC Online -Washington Post all 5,228 news articles »

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Syria crisis: Assad's new offensive in Aleppo - live updates - The Guardian

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Syria crisis: Assad's new offensive in Aleppo - live updates The Guardian A Free Syrian Army fighter runs during clashes with Syrian Army in the Salahedin neighbourhood of Aleppo. Reuters/Goran Tomasevic Photograph: Goran Tomasevic/REUTERS The rebel Tawheed Brigade (Unity Brigade), which is leading the fight in Aleppo, ... Iran reaffirms support for Syria's Assad; US warns of proxy warLos Angeles Times Iran pledges support for Syria as battle rages for AleppoWashington Post Syria: Assad regime launches 'savage and barbaric' assault on AleppoTelegraph.co.uk New York Times -CNN -MiamiHerald.com all 5,186 news articles »

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Gazan hopes of new horizons hit by Egypt killings - Reuters

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Gazan hopes of new horizons hit by Egypt killings Reuters By Nidal al-Mughrabi | GAZA (Reuters) - Stranded at home and abroad, short of fuel and worried about going hungry, this is not what Gazans expected when Islamist leader Mohammed Mursi was elected president of Egypt in June. Sinai carnage pressures Israel, Egypt -- and HamasAFP Egypt airstrikes target militants in SinaiAtlanta Journal Constitution Egypt strikes back after deadly attacks in SinaiCBC.ca CTV News all 3,378 news articles »

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Chinese unaware of Gu case on eve of murder trial - Houston Chronicle

Chinese unaware of Gu case on eve of murder trial Houston Chronicle HEFEI, China (AP) â€" One of China's most politically charged murder trials starts here Thursday. But talk to the student at the cafe, the taxi driver, the software salesman and the flower seller â€" none of them has any idea that the courtroom in an ... and more »

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On eve of politically charged trial, residents of Chinese city unaware ... - Washington Post

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On eve of politically charged trial, residents of Chinese city unaware ... Washington Post As everywhere in the country, the talk in Hefei is more about China's medal tally at the Olympics (73 so far) than the drama surrounding Gu Kailai, who is accused of murdering a British businessman, when her husband Bo Xilai ruled the roost as the ... Chinese unaware of Gu case on eve of murder trialHouston Chronicle Chinese seem more interested in Olympics than Gu murder caseHerald Times Reporter all 261 news articles »

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Egypt bombs Sinai sites where it believes militants are hiding - Washington Post

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Egypt bombs Sinai sites where it believes militants are hiding Washington Post CAIRO â€" The Egyptian military launched airstrikes early Wednesday that authorities said were intended to target extremist militant cells that have taken root in the northern Sinai, near the Israeli border. The rare aerial bombing on Egyptian soil came ... Egypt bombs 20 suspected terrorists in SinaiJerusalem Post Egypt launches air strikes on militants in SinaiReuters Egypt lauds 'Sinai cleansing operation'Ynetnews Haaretz -Businessweek -The Guardian all 3,087 news articles »

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Egypt launches air strikes on militants in Sinai - Reuters

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Egypt launches air strikes on militants in Sinai Reuters By Yusri Mohamed | AL-ARISH, Egypt (Reuters) - Egyptian aircraft struck at targets near the border with Israel on Wednesday and troops raided villages in a crackdown on Islamic militants blamed for a deadly attack on Egyptian border police, ... Egypt bombs 20 suspected terrorists in SinaiJerusalem Post Egypt buries 16 soldiers slain in border attackBusinessweek Egypt launches first air strike on militants in Sinai since 1973, killing at ...Haaretz The Guardian -BBC News -AFP all 3,067 news articles »

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Belarus pulls embassy staff from Sweden over toy bear drop - Reuters

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Belarus pulls embassy staff from Sweden over toy bear drop Reuters * Move worsens diplomatic rift with European Union * Air drop of toy bears was embarrassment for Belarus leader (Adds background, comment by Bildt) MINSK Aug 8 (Reuters) - Belarus said on Wednesday it was withdrawing its remaining embassy staff from ... Belarus Recalls Ambassador to Sweden After Teddy Bear DropBloomberg Sweden's foreign minister: Belarus kicks out all Swedish diplomats from MinskWashington Post Sweden: Belarus Throws Out All Swedish DiplomatsNPR all 113 news articles »

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'Like a water world': Torrential rains submerge half of Philippine capital ... - Washington Post

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'Like a water world': Torrential rains submerge half of Philippine capital ... Washington Post The deluge, the worst since 2009 when hundreds died in rampaging flash floods, was set off by the seasonal monsoon that overflowed major dams and rivers in Manila and surrounding provinces. The capital and other parts of the country already were ... Manila residents battle deadly floodsThe Australian Philippine Offices Reopen as Fifth of Manila Still SubmergedBusinessweek Philippine floods: Stranded using Twitter for helpBBC News National Post -Chicago Tribune all 1,305 news articles »

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Egyptian air strikes kill 20 suspected terrorists in Sinai - Jerusalem Post

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Egyptian air strikes kill 20 suspected terrorists in Sinai Jerusalem Post By REUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF Strikes in Sheikh Zouaid follow attack on army checkpoint in el-Arish, gunfights in Rafah, terror attack that left 16 border guards dead in cross-border raid; Gilad: If Egyptians don't uproot terror, it will continue to ... Egypt launches Sinai 'air raids'BBC News Egypt launches air strikes after clashes in SinaiReuters Egypt holds funeral for 16 soldiers slain in border attack; mourners chant ...Washington Post New York Times -Bloomberg all 2,968 news articles »

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