Palestinian Authority to struggle if US ceases funding, says Palestinian Monetary Authority Governor Jihad al-Wazir
Palestine’s reliance on US stretched
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Social media: Egypt’s quandary
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Why high-seas piracy is here to stay
Bernt Debusmann on the future of the pirate trade
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Gaddafi and Libya’s growing clout
Tripoli’s new charitable approach has African governments worried that Gaddafi could become too powerful
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Sudan must manage expectations
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Thousands march for free media, polls in Ivory Coast
Thousands of Ivorian opposition supporters marched peacefully through Abidjan this week to protest against what they said was President Laurent Gbagbo’s stranglehold on the state media and election-delaying tactics
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No quick fix, powers commit to long haul
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Services look to dampen Iraqi vote
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Angolan economy destined tro rebound
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Saudi reforms may take several years
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