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• Seizure of nuns stokes Syrian Christian fears
  Syrian Christians offered prayers Sunday for a group of more than a dozen nuns and orphanage workers held by rebels for nearly a week, fueling fears in the minority community that they are being targeted by extremists among the fighters seeking to
  December 8, 2013 12:30 pm
• Madiba, father, troublemaker - Mandela's names
  South Africans of all races often referred to Nelson Mandela as simply "Madiba" or "Tata," terms of endearment that promoted a sense of familiarity for a towering figure who was widely revered.
  December 8, 2013 12:30 pm
• Palestinians remember Mandela as an inspiration
  Palestinians mourned Nelson Mandela as their most loyal champion, lighting candles in special prayer services Sunday and holding his picture like a shield in confrontations with Israeli troops.
  December 8, 2013 12:26 pm

• Thai crisis deepens as opposition quits Parliament
  December 8, 2013 12:19 pm
• Syrian troops seize control of strategic highway
  December 8, 2013 12:06 pm
• Ukraine sees largest anti-govt protest since 2004
  December 8, 2013 11:58 am
• South Africans hold day of prayer for Mandela
  December 8, 2013 11:50 am
• UK police free 3 suspected 'slavery' victims
  December 8, 2013 11:47 am
• Iran says opposes foreign presence in Afghanistan
  December 8, 2013 11:42 am
• Presidents, royalty expected for Mandela memorial
  December 8, 2013 11:39 am