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Pakistan: Musharraf Reappears In Court After Initially Fleeing Arrest

Pakistani police arrested Pervez Musharraf on Friday, a day after the former military dictator fled a courtroom to avoid being taken into custody. The ex-general reappeared in an Islamabad court under heavy security on Friday morning. A judge ruled Musharraf should be held in custody for 48 hours before he appears in an anti-terrorism court […]

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By Allison Jackson

Pakistani police arrested Pervez Musharraf on Friday, a day after the former military dictator fled a courtroom to avoid being taken into custody. The ex-general reappeared in an Islamabad court under heavy security on Friday morning. A judge ruled Musharraf should be held in custody for 48 hours before he appears in an anti-terrorism court to

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Boston Marathon Bombing: FBI To Reconstruct Bombs Used In Deadly Attack

FBI investigators will attempt to reconstruct the bombs used in Monday’s deadly attack near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, which killed three people and wounded more than 170 others. Pieces of black nylon, possibly from a bag or backpack that contained the bombs, nails and ball bearings have been sent to the FBI’s laboratory “for […]

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By Allison Jackson

FBI investigators will attempt to reconstruct the bombs used in Monday’s deadly attack near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, which killed three people and wounded more than 170 others. Pieces of black nylon, possibly from a bag or backpack that contained the bombs, nails and ball bearings have been sent to the FBI’s laboratory “for a

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Margaret Thatcher Quotes: ‘The Lady’s Not For Turning’

Ex-British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who died Monday at the age of 87, was known for calling a spade a spade. More from GlobalPost: Margaret Thatcher dead at 87 (LIVE BLOG) Thatcher, nicknamed the “Iron Lady,” was and remains a polarizing figure in British and global politics for her uncompromisingly conservative policies. As the following quotes […]

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By Allison Jackson

Ex-British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who died Monday at the age of 87, was known for calling a spade a spade. More from GlobalPost: Margaret Thatcher dead at 87 (LIVE BLOG) Thatcher, nicknamed the “Iron Lady,” was and remains a polarizing figure in British and global politics for her uncompromisingly conservative policies. As the

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China Obliged To Defend North Korea Under ‘Friendship’ Treaty

North Korean threats to launch a nuclear attack on the United States have left its closest ally, Beijing, in a difficult position. Under a treaty signed half a century ago,China is obliged to “render military and other assistance by all means at its disposal” in the event North Korea comes under “armed attack by any […]

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By Allison Jackson

North Korean threats to launch a nuclear attack on the United States have left its closest ally, Beijing, in a difficult position. Under a treaty signed half a century ago,China is obliged to “render military and other assistance by all means at its disposal” in the event North Korea comes under “armed attack by any state.” According to the

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