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Freedom and Justice Party candidate Mohammed Morsi

New Egyptian Cabinet Retains Many Former Ministers

Egypt's newly appointed Prime Minister Hesham Qandil has announced his cabinet selections, which were represented heavily by longtime state employees and former government ministers, underwhelming expectations of extensive changes in the new government as it facilitates the country's shaky transition to democracy.

The Christian Dilemma In Syria

Christian Dilemma in Syria
While the world considers the broader regional implications of the Syria crisis, the status and position of religious minorities is becoming an increasingly important issue.
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Top After-Market Nasdaq Movers (Silicon Image, Global-Tech, Depomed, Merge, Papa JohnS, Career Education, McGrath RentCorp, Digital River, True Religion)

The top after-market Nasdaq gainers Tuesday were Silicon Image Inc, Global-Tech Advanced Innovations Inc, Depomed Inc, Merge Healthcare Inc and Papa John's International Inc.The top after-market Nasdaq losers were Career Education Corporation, McGrath RentCorp, Digital River Inc, True Religion Apparel and Horizon Technology Finance Corporation.
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Tom Cruise: Which Hot Scientologist Should He Date Next?

Now that much of the shock from the Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes divorce has somewhat subsided, many are wondering who the actor will date next. According to the National Enquier, Cruise's next love interest will likely be a Scientologist.
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As Apple Faces New US Discrimination Accusations, Iran Tries To Capitalize

Reported incidents of discrimination by Apple Store employees against people of Iranian descent are increasing, raising the likelihood that what appeared to be a few cases of prejudice may turn into a legal and diplomatic scandal. Further, the company's virtual non-response to the reports exposes it to being played by Tehran, which has already become involved.
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Lawless Bihar: The Sicily Of India

Widespread poverty, an under-educated populace, underpaid police, extensive criminal gangs, vigilante justice, lynchings and corrupt politicians all conspire to make rural Bihar a dangerous place.
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Katie Holmes And Tom Cruise Divorce Settled: Was The Marriage A Sham?

It is difficult to reconcile the accusations that TomKat was merely a contractual agreement with the way the split has played out so far -- with Cruise convincingly playing the role of the jilted husband and Holmes the long-suffering wife who can't get away from him fast enough. On the other hand, the hasty settlement is more suggestive of a premeditated ending than a knock-down, drag-out fight would have been.

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