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Libya's new leadership reaffirmed its commitment to democracy and good governance on Friday as it worked on how to spend billions of dollars released from the frozen assets of fugitive strongman Muammar Gaddafi.
Brent Crude Holds at $114, Awaiting U.S. Jobs Report
Brent crude hovered at $114 a barrel Friday, on track for its second consecutive weekly gain, as investors eyed U.S. jobs data for clues on whether the world's largest oil consumer will be able to dodge a recession.
Italian Business Group Critical of Government Austerity
Italian employers' group Confindustria slammed the government's austerity plan as weak and inadequate on Thursday and expressed concern about how Italy's economic problems are being handled.
Syrian forces raid Hama, official resigns in protest
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World Leaders Meet in Paris Summit to Discuss Post-Gadhafi Libya
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Russia, China resist U.N. Syria sanctions push: envoys
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Assad's Forces Face Growing Defections by Soldiers
Syrian armor surrounded a town near Homs Monday after the defection of tens of soldiers from the area, activists and residents said, in the latest operation to counter dissent within the military.
Obama and Merkel Vow Action on Global Economic Woes
U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the eurozone crisis and financial-market turbulence on Saturday and vowed action to bolster the global economy, the White House said in a statement.
Assad Forces Said to Kill 8 in Syria as Protesters Hail Libyan Revolution
President Bashar al-Assad's forces killed eight people across Syria overnight, activists said Friday, in a renewed campaign to crush protesters cheered by the downfall of Moammar Gadfafi in Libya.
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Forbes: Merkel Surpasses Clinton as Most Powerful Woman in the World
Female politicians took three out of the top five spots in Forbes' 2011 list of the most powerful women in the world.
Dutch Court Bans Samsung Galaxy Phone Sales in Europe
A Dutch court ruled that Samsung violated an Apple patent by using the Android 2.3 operating system in three of its smartphones.
U.S. Ambassador Visits Rebellious Syrian Town
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