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Sisi to sweep presidential polls after initial count

Initial poll count on Wednesday shows that Egypt's former military chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will sweep the presidential election with an overwhelming majority of votes.

Samsung to launch phone with curved display

2013-09-25 14:47

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd ill introduce a smartphone with a curved display in October, as the world's top handset maker seeks to set the pace of hardware innovation.

113 countries pledge against sexual violence

2013-09-25 11:31

Ministers from 113 countries have signed a declaration pledging new action to end sexual violence in conflict.

Kenya mall siege 'over' but death toll unclear

2013-09-25 11:01

As Kenya began mourning for at least 68 killed in the siege of a Nairobi mall, it was unclear how many more hostages may have died with the Somali Islamist attackers buried in the rubble.

Brazilian president blasts US for spying

2013-09-25 09:14

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Tuesday slammed the US for "meddling" in her country's affairs by widespread espionage, calling it "a breach of international law".

Former FBI agent pleads guilty in leak case

2013-09-25 08:21

A former FBI agent agreed on Monday to plead guilty and likely go to prison for telling a reporter about a US operation to disrupt a bomb plot, becoming the latest government employee to face criminal charges for leaking official secrets.

Obama urges tough UN resolution on Syria

2013-09-25 02:28

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for a resolution that will "mandate consequences for Syria" if the country fails to hand over its chemical weapons.

UN weapons inspectors to return to Syria

2013-09-25 02:26

The Untied Nations team tasked with probing the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria will return to the Middle East country on Wednesday to complete its "investigation of pending credible allegations".

Saudi Arabia celebrates National Day

2013-09-24 19:23

A parachutist descends from the sky with Saudi Arabia's national flag during a ceremony to mark the country's National Day in Tabuk, September 23, 2013.

Kenyan forces kill 6 of remaining attacker

2013-09-24 17:27

Kenyan security forces killed six of the remaining attackers, the country's Citizen TV reported on Tuesday, as fresh gunfire erupted in the Nairobi mall.

Male gorilla to get therapy for sexist attitude

2013-09-24 16:54

A gregarious male gorilla at the Dallas Zoo will be sent to South Carolina for therapy after he bit one female gorilla and sneered at others.

Egyptian court bans Muslim Brotherhood

2013-09-24 11:45

An Egyptian court on Monday banned deposed President Mohamed Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood and ordered its funds seized, a crippling strike in the campaign to crush the Islamist movement.

Microsoft revamps Surface to challenge Apple

2013-09-24 10:24

Microsoft Corp. on Monday unveiled two new models of its tablets family, Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, along with an expanded portfolio of new Surface accessories in New York.

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