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Four Shot Dead in Bangladesh Bloggers Protest

Islamists demanding the execution of bloggers they accuse of blasphemy clashed with police in Bangladesh for a third straight day Sunday, and at least four protesters were killed when police opened fire. Up to 3,000 protesters, including students from religious

Four Shot Dead in Bangladesh Bloggers Protest

Bangladesh Students Rally Over War Crimes Trials

(AP) – Thousands of students rallied in Bangladesh’s capital on Saturday demanding death to Islamic political party leaders who are on trial for alleged war crimes during the country’s 1971 independence war. Eight top leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest

Bangladesh Students Rally Over War Crimes Trials

World View: Indian Mujahideen Suspected in Bombing in Hyderabad

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Indian Mujahideen suspected in bombing in Hyderabad Indian Mujahideen linked to Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Toiba Stock market has ‘mini-panic’ over Fed QE signal The Fed’s falling inflation expectations Mainstream economists’ failing recovery forecasts Indian Mujahideen suspected

World View: Indian Mujahideen Suspected in Bombing in Hyderabad

Pakistan Targets Militants, Shiites End Protest

(AP) – Thousands of Shiite Muslims ended three days of protests in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday after the government launched a paramilitary operation against militants responsible for a weekend bombing targeting the minority sect that killed 89 people. The protesters

Pakistan Targets Militants, Shiites End Protest

Shiites Lash Out After Pakistan Bombing Kills 81

(AP) Shiites lash out after Pakistan bombing kills 81By ABDUL SATTARAssociated PressQUETTA, PakistanAngry residents on Sunday demanded government protection from an onslaught of attacks against Shiite Muslims, a day after 81 people were killed in a massive bombing that a

Shiites Lash Out After Pakistan Bombing Kills 81

World View: Another Bomb Attack Targets Shias in Quetta, Pakistan

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Another horrific bomb attack targets Shias in Quetta, Pakistan Bombing targets the Hazara ethnic group in Quetta, Pakistan Federal Communications Commission warns of a zombie attack Administration moves to expand drone use within America

World View: Another Bomb Attack Targets Shias in Quetta, Pakistan

Karzai Says Afghan Forces Can't Request Airstrikes

(AP) – Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Saturday that he will issue a decree banning Afghan security forces from asking international troops to carry out airstrikes under “any circumstances.” The announcement came amid anger over a joint Afghan-NATO operation this

Karzai Says Afghan Forces Can't Request Airstrikes

Fourth Case of SARS-Like Virus Hits Britain

A third member of a family has been diagnosed in Britain with a potentially fatal SARS-like virus, officials said Friday, bringing the number of confirmed cases worldwide to 12. Britain’s Health Protection Agency (HPA) said the latest person to contract

Fourth Case of SARS-Like Virus Hits Britain

Egypt Court Orders YouTube Blocked for a Month

(AP) – A Cairo court on Saturday ordered the government to block access to the YouTube website for 30 days for carrying an anti-Islam film that caused deadly riots across the world, but the ruling can be appealed and based

Egypt Court Orders YouTube Blocked for a Month

Riots Erupt as Bangladeshi Islamist Sentenced to Life

Riots broke out in several Bangladesh cities after a court sentenced a senior Islamist opposition official to life in prison for mass murder during the 1971 liberation war against Pakistan. Abdul Quader Molla, 64, the fourth-highest leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami

Riots Erupt as Bangladeshi Islamist Sentenced to Life

Bin Laden's Son-in-Law Arrested in Turkey

(UPI)- Turkish security forces arrested al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law, Suleiman Abu Gheith, in Ankara, Turkish media agencies reported. The CIA tipped off Turkish authorities to Gheith’s whereabouts, Afghanistan’s Khaama Press reported Saturday. The CIA told the Turkish National

Bin Laden's Son-in-Law Arrested in Turkey

Panetta: 'Zero Dark Thirty' a 'Good Movie'

The man who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, ex-CIA director Leon Panetta, vouched for “Zero Dark Thirty,” calling it a “good movie” even though the tale of the biggest manhunt in history had to be simplified for

Panetta: 'Zero Dark Thirty' a 'Good Movie'

China poised to control strategic Pakistani port

(AP) China poised to control strategic Pakistani portBy SEBASTIAN ABBOTAssociated PressKARACHI, PakistanChina is poised to take over operational control of a strategic deep-water Pakistani seaport that could serve as a vital economic hub for Beijing and perhaps a key military

China poised to control strategic Pakistani port

UN: Israel Must Pull All Settlers from Disputed Lands

Israel must immediately stop all settlement activity and start to withdraw its settlers from the Palestinian territories, a United Nations report said on Thursday. Because of the settlements, Palestinians’ human rights “are being violated consistently and on a daily basis,”

UN: Israel Must Pull All Settlers from Disputed Lands

UN Launches Investigation into U.S. Drone Strikes

There is another classic case of the UN trying to emasculate the United States’ power. The UN is launching an investigation into the use of drones for strikes in warfare. The drones are highly successful in striking opposing forces without

UN Launches Investigation into U.S. Drone Strikes

US Draws Guidebook for Targeted Killings Operations

The administration of President Barack Obama is completing a counterterrorism manual that will establish clear rules for targeted-killing operations, The Washington Post reported. But citing unnamed US officials, the newspaper said the guidebook would contain a major exemption for the

US Draws Guidebook for Targeted Killings Operations

World View: Syria Missile Strike Kills 80 Students Taking Exams

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com: Syria: Missile strike kills 80 students taking exams at University of Aleppo Report: State Dept. believes Syria used chemical weapons New Kashmir clash kills Pakistani soldier Syria: Missile strike kills 80 students taking exams

World View: Syria Missile Strike Kills 80 Students Taking Exams

Protesters Clash with Police in Pakistani Capital

By ZARAR KHANAssociated PressISLAMABADProtesters at an anti-government rally have clashed with police in the Pakistani capital. Television footage showed police shooting into the air to push back protesters early Tuesday. The demonstration was led by a cleric who recently returned

Protesters Clash with Police in Pakistani Capital

World View: France Sends Army, Air Force into Mali

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com: France’s president Hollande announces military action in Mali United States remains ‘deeply concerned’ about Mali situation U.S. will withdraw from Afghanistan earlier than expected Britain faces decision whether to remain in the European Union

World View: France Sends Army, Air Force into Mali

Bombings Kill 115 People in Pakistan

(AP) Bombings kill 115 people in PakistanBy ABDUL SATTAR and SHIRIN ZADAAssociated PressQUETTA, PakistanA series of bombings in different parts of Pakistan killed 115 people on Thursday, including 81 who died in a sectarian attack on a bustling billiard hall

Bombings Kill 115 People in Pakistan

World View: Assad Promises New Violence

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Syria’s Assad promises new violence in public speech Brookings Institute freaks out over ‘extremism’ and fiscal cliff India and Pakistan armies clash in Kashmir Syria’s Assad promises new violence in public speech Bashar al-Assad

World View: Assad Promises New Violence

Lawmakers Say CIA May Have Misled 'Zero Dark Thirty' Filmmakers

By KIMBERLY DOZIERAP Intelligence WriterWASHINGTONLawmakers accused the CIA of misleading the makers of the Osama bin Laden raid film “Zero Dark Thirty” by allegedly telling them that harsh interrogation methods helped track down the terrorist mastermind. The film shows waterboarding

First Afghan Female Rapper Seeks Reason with Rhymes

Sporting a long leather coat and western jeans under a headscarf, Soosan Feroz looks like many modern women in Kabul. But she is a surprising new phenomenon in this conservative Islamic country — the nation’s first female rapper. Her lyrics

First Afghan Female Rapper Seeks Reason with Rhymes

Pakistan: US Drones Kill Senior Taliban Figure

(AP) Pakistan says US drones kill senior Taliban figureBy RASOOL DAWAR and ISHTIAQ MAHSUDAssociated PressPESHAWAR, PakistanTwo U.S. drone strikes on northwest Pakistan killed a senior Taliban commander who fought American forces in Afghanistan but had a truce with the Pakistani

Pakistan: US Drones Kill Senior Taliban Figure

Islamic Militants Kill 5 Female Teachers in Pakistan

(AP) Gunmen kill 5 female teachers in PakistanBy RIAZ KHANAssociated PressPESHAWAR, PakistanGunmen in northwest Pakistan killed five female teachers and two aid workers on Tuesday in an ambush on a van carrying workers home from their jobs at a community

Islamic Militants Kill 5 Female Teachers in Pakistan

World View: 2013 Forecast- Financial Crisis and China Threat

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Updating Global Conflict Risk Assessment for China threat The Most Dangerous Regions of the World Forecast for 2013: Financial crisis and China Threat Updating Global Conflict Risk Assessment for China threat Starting in 2004,

World View: 2013 Forecast- Financial Crisis and China Threat