Sami K. Martin

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• Dec 5, 2011

  Syrian Unrest Could End with Peace Treaty Signing

  Syria’s violent uprisings could soon be ending after the Arab League took action against the country.

• Dec 5, 2011

  US President Obama Urges Congress to Act on Tax Cuts

  President Obama took to the airwaves to address the issue of tax cuts this afternoon.

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  Dec 5, 2011

  Afghan Conference Brings Renewed Support, Pakistan Noticeably Absent

  Representatives from over 100 countries and organizations gathered in Bonn, Germany to discuss the future of Afghanistan and pledge their continued support.

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  Dec 2, 2011

  Al Qaeda Kidnaps American Citizen, Orders US President to Release Guantanamo Prisoners

  Al-Qaeda recently issued a series of web-videos that support their claim of kidnapping American citizen Warren Weinstein.

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  Dec 2, 2011

  Syrian Unrest Could Lead to Civil War, UN Gathers in Geneva for Special Session

  Leaders of the United Nations gathered in Geneva for a special session on Syria, fearing that the country’s civil unrest could lead to war.

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  Dec 2, 2011

  Britain Issues New Sanctions Against Iran Amidst Nuclear Program Controversy

  Britain, with the support of the European Union, has issued new sanctions against Iran.

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  Dec 2, 2011

  Egypt Election Results Still Unknown, Critics Fear Move to Islamic Fundamentalism

  Election officials reported 62 percent of Egyptians voted in Monday and Tuesday’s election for the lower houses of parliament; although, no official results have been released.

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  Dec 2, 2011

  US Senate Says 'No' to Tax Cuts Despite Obama's Scranton Speech

  The United States Senate rejected bills from Democratic and Republican parties that would extend tax cuts first passed in 2010 on Thursday.

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  Dec 2, 2011

  Egyptian Elections Bring Hope for Some, Fear for Others

  Egypt’s military officials, in charge of overseeing the country’s first election in over 30 years, postponed releasing the election's results until Friday.

• Dec 1, 2011

  Afghan Rape Victim Set Free by Justice Ministry Without Conditions

  An Afghan woman, known only as Gulnaz, was imprisoned in 2009 for “adultery,” but the punishment did not fit the crime.