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West Asia
Jordanian King Congratulates Palestinian President On Upgrade Of UN Status
King Abdullah II of Jordan (R) meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman on Dec. 2, 2012. The Jordanian king on Sunday congratulated the Palestinians over the UN voting that granted Palestine the status of a non-member observer state. <Xinhua/Mohammad Abu Ghosh>
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People Of Akhdam Community Having African Feature Live At Slums In Yemen
Yemeni boys of the Akhdam community look on in a slum area on the outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen, on Dec. 2, 2012. The Akhdam, a social group in Yemen, is set apart by their African features. Most of them live in slums on the outskirts of Yemen’s main cities. (Xinhua/Mohammed…
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Both Gov’t And Lebel Forces Accused Of Atrocities In Longstanding Syrian Conflict
In this Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 file photo, Rebels clean their weapons and check ammunition at their base on the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria. Through mid-2012, rebel power grew and Assad’s army ramped up its response. Relentless government shelling leveled neighborhoods and killed hundreds. Regular reports emerged of mass killings…
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Supporters Of President Morsi Stage Protest At Egypt’s Top Court In Cairo
Supporters of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi protest in front of Egypts top court, background, in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. Egypts top court announced on Sunday the suspension of its work indefinitely to protest psychological and physical pressures, saying its judges could not enter its Nile-side building because of…
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The Art: The revolution protector
Here they are, Muslim Brothers and Salafists, who oppose arts, wearing fake beards that did not stop them from committing crimes in religion, politics and life as well. Calling us Non-faithful! For the all who disagree with them are criminals, and all arts that they do not like are illegal. They…
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Funeral Held In Sanaa For Victims Of Bomb Explosion Against Yemeni Shiite Muslim
Yemeni Shiite Muslims attend the funeral for victims of last Saturday’s explosion in Sanaa, Nov. 29, 2012. Twin bombs ripped through a gathering of a Muslim Shiite celebration in the northern Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Saturday, killing at least three people and injuring several others. <Xinhua/Mohammed Mohammed>
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Tunisians Protest Against Police Violence Against People Demanding Jobs
People demonstrate in Tunis , to protest police violence in Tunisian town of Siliana Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Tunisia’s army intervened Thursday in a third day of violent clashes in a northern town between police and striking residents who are demanding jobs and investment. After two days of battles that…
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Palestinians Celebrate For UN Vote Granting Palestine Non-Member Status
Palestinians watch a display screen broadcasting President Mahmoud Abbas’ speech, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on Nov. 29, 2012. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to grant an upgrade of the Palestinian status at the UN from “entity” to “non-member state”. <Xinhua/Ayman Nobani> Palestinians celebrate for…
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Ban Ki-moon Meets With Israeli Foreign Minister In UN Headquarters
Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, left, shakes hands with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon during a photo session before their meeting at United Nations headquarters, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. <AP Photo/Richard Drew>
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President Of COP18/ CMP8 Speaks At Youth Day Celebration In Doha, Qatar
President of the COP18/CMP8 Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah speaks to youth delegates as part of Youth Day at the Qatar National Convention Center in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 29, 2012. <Xinhua>
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