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Syrian opposition council chief resigns
May 23, 2012 07:42 
cnn.com
The opposition Syrian National Council (SNC) said Wednesday it had accepted the resignation of Burhan Ghalioun, its Paris-based president.
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N. Korea: We'll 'expand' nuclear program
May 23, 2012 07:22
cnn.com
North Korea has said it will press on with its nuclear program as a response to what it described as hostility from the United States after an analysis of satellite images indicated increased activity at its nuclear test site.
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Mali coup chief named interim president
May 23, 2012 06:44
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Democracy suffered another setback in Mali as supporters of the West African nation's military coup leader ignored a deal mediated by regional nations and named him head of an interim government.
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2012: Donald Driver named the winner
May 23, 2012 05:05
washingtonpost.com
Did a country-themed routine and a rapping cowboy just help pave the way for the new “Dancing With the Stars” winner? Well, that’s our theory and we’re sticking to it. A day after wowing the judges with a wildly entertaining, country...
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‘American Idol’: Phil Phillips steals final performance night
May 23, 2012 05:00
washingtonpost.com
So this is it, the final sing-off of “American Idol XI.” On the one hand, Jessica Sanchez, who’s made it this far based on the strength of her gorgeous voice and the surprise factor that it comes out of a tiny 16-year-old. Read full article...
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Egyptians vote in historic presidential election with muted optimism
May 23, 2012 04:09
washingtonpost.com
CAIRO — Under a blistering sun, Egyptians flocked to polling stations around the country Wednesday morning to elect a new president as the country’s most consequential vote in modern history got underway. Read full article >> ...
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Lebanon: Seized pilgrams 'to be freed'
May 23, 2012 03:37
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Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour said Wednesday that he expects 11 Lebanese Shiite pilgims abducted in neighboring Syria to be freed within hours.
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Egyptian voters queue to make history
May 23, 2012 03:31
cnn.com
Egyptians are voting in a historic presidential election, a monumental achievement for those who worked to topple longtime leader Hosni Mubarak a year ago.
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Nancy Reagan recovering at home from broken ribs
May 23, 2012 03:21
cbsnews.com
Former first lady's injury keeps her from attending Paul Ryan speech at Reagan Presidential Library
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Cory Booker has crossed the aisle before — on school reform
May 23, 2012 03:00
washingtonpost.com
Newark Mayor Cory Booker, a Democrat, has been in the news for blasting President Obama’s campaign ads attacking Mitt Romney’s career with a private-equity firm and calling the tone of the presidential campaign “nauseating to me on both...
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