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Libyan fighter jets strike militia targets

Poor security along the borders has allowed militia free movement.

NSA collected phone text messages – report

The SMS-collecting scheme, known as Dishfire, picks up contacts in missed calls and also accumulates travel and financial data.

Obama seeks to avert new Iran sanctions bill

There is concern that draft legislation to impose sanctions on Iran could gain ground in the US Senate.

Thai protesters bring capital to gridlock

Demonstrators are determined to see the end of the Shinawatra's political legacy.

Egypt’s referendum likely to pass – polls

One analyst voiced the widely held belief that the vote could give the defence minister the mandate to declare his presidential candidacy.

CAR president seeks exile in Benin

CAR president seeks exile in Benin

Central African Republic President Michel Djotodia leaves the country as Bangui descends into chaos.

Economists rethink US economy on lower job data

Some economists wonder whether the lower-than-expected statistics will force the Fed to stall stimulus tapering.

South Sudan army nears strategic town of Bentiu

South Sudan army nears strategic town of Bentiu

The UN peacekeeper surge won't be completed for another two months.

US to send more troops to Korean Peninsula

Washington fears instability on the Korean Peninsula after a senior official was executed in Pyongyang.

US Senate confirms Yellen as new Fed chief

The first woman to hold the position, Yellen will likely continue to support lower interest rates.