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Egypt police, protesters clash over uprising court case
CAIRO (Reuters) – Police and protesters clashed in the port city of Alexandria on Sunday after a judge investigating the killing of protesters in Egypt’s 2011 uprising said he was transferring the case to another court, a court source and a Reuters witness said. Continue reading
Samurai Sword Attack: Woman In Hospital
An unarmed police officer takes on a man armed with a samurai sword after he attacked a woman on a London street. Continue reading
Oil Shrugs Off Iranian Attack on U.S. Drone
Oil markets shrugged off news that Iran fired at an unarmed U.S. drone last week, but the move could have an impact in days and weeks to come. Continue reading
U.S. says Iran fired on U.S. drone over Gulf
The Pentagon says an Iranian military plane fired upon, but did not hit, an unarmed U.S. Continue reading
Syrian rebels capture tank as Aleppo battle rages
ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) – Syrian rebels turned the gun of a captured tank against government forces on Thursday, shelling a military airbase expected to be used as a staging post for army reinforcements in the battle for Aleppo. President Bashar al-Assad's troops meanwhile bombarded the strategic Salaheddine district in Aleppo itself with tank and artillery fire while rebels tried to consolidate their hold on areas they have seized. In the capital Damascus, troops overran a suburb on Wednesday and killed at least 35 people, mostly unarmed civilians, residents and activist organizations said Continue reading
Syrian Rebels ‘Kill Pro-Regime Militia’
New video emerges apparently showing rebels killing unarmed members of the loyalist Shabiha as fighting continues in Aleppo. Continue reading
Pentagon eyes drones for Kenya to fight militants nearby
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon is seeking to send hand-launched drones to Kenya as part of a $40 million-plus military aid package designed to help four African countries fight al Qaeda and al Shabaab militants, notably in Somalia, the Wall Street Journal reported. Continue reading
NATO to discuss downing of Turkish plane by Syria
NATO will hold emergency talks on Tuesday to discuss Syria's downing of a Turkish jet fighter, but the alliance is not expected to take military action, even if it confirms Turkey's claim that the unarmed plane was attacked in international airspace. Continue reading
Trayvon Killer Back In Jail After ‘Court Lie’
George Zimmerman, the neighbourhood watch volunteer charged with murdering unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, has returned to jail in Florida. Continue reading
