Assad gaining ground in Syrian civil war
By RYAN LUCAS FILE – In this Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 file photo, damages are seen in the town of Hejeira, which Syrian troops captured, in the countryside of Damascus,…
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Activists march in Warsaw against climate change
Climate activists play with a giant Globe during an environmentalist march to campaign against global warming, in downtown Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The demonstration coincides with a two-week…
Over 2K trucks block French highways in protest
A farmer burn straw bales as farmers block a main road, facing the police, in Arles, southern France, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. Demonstrators are protesting against the controversial governmental environment…
Showdown brews over Sri Lankan civil war inquiry
By KATY DAIGLE British Prime Minister David Cameron, center, talks with other leaders during a retreat at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, in Colombo, Sri Lanka , Saturday, Nov.…
Bulgaria: pro- and anti-government rallies
Supporters of Socialist-backed government chant slogans during a pro government rally in Sofia, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. Tens of thousands of supporters of the main political parties are gathering in…
Albanians back refusal to dismantle Syrian weapons
By NEBI QENA Thousands of Albanians in Tirana, Friday Nov. 15, 2013, greet the announcement by Prime Minister Edi Rama saying he turned down a request by the United States…
Prince Harry gears up for Antarctica trek
Britain’s Prince Harry, center, stands with his teammates single leg amputee Kate Philp, left, and double leg amputee Duncan Slater as they wait to be called on stage for the…
Metal master: Bob Dylan’s iron gates on show
A detail from one of the iron work art pieces on display during a press preview event of artworks by American singer songwriter Bob Dylan, entitled Mood Swings, at the…