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Assad denies dropping barrel bombs, but this doctor was nearly killed by one in Aleppo

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Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has given a rare interview to the media — to the BBC. Assad denied using barrel bombs. But British trauma surgeon David Nott was astonished to hear that, since he was nearly killed by one of the devices in Aleppo a few months ago.

A journalist who covered the Bosnian war testifies in war crimes trial of a key Serb commander

Conflict & Justice

Some Syrians Fear an Escalation of Civil War if US Military Strikes

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Papers uncovered in Gadhafi compound show UK, US rendition operation

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Tunisia: six months later

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International Criminal Court Issues Warrant for Gadhafi

Global Politics

This morning the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gadhafi, his son Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, and Gadhafi’s intelligence chief for crimes against humanity. The BBC’s Jeremy Bowen reports.

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Russia Urges Libya’s Gaddafi to Seek Reconciliation

Conflict & Justice

Moscow can envision a future with Gaddafi in Libya.

Change Coming Slowly for Egypt

It’s been three months since the uprising in Egypt forced out Hosni Mubarak. Egyptians who participated in the historic protests were moved to press for social and political change, hoping for instant results. However, change is coming slowly to the country and there are still holdovers from Mubarak’s regime in the government. The BBC’s Middle […]

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Can Unmanned Drones Save Libya?

Global Politics

The Libyan government has said that an American decision to deploy drone aircraft as part of the NATO operation over Libya will cause more civilian deaths. The decision to use U.S. drones comes as Senator John McCain visits for talks with rebel leaders.

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Libya: African Union Proposes Peace Plan

Conflict & Justice

Col. Moammer Gadhafi has accepted a political road map to peace proposed by the African Union. A rebel spokesperson said that any deal that allows Gadhafi and his sons to stay in power would not be acceptable. The BBC’s Jeremy Bowen reports from Tripoli.

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