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Egypt stock exchange falls, protesters converge on Tahrir Square

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 07:14 PM PST

Unrest grows over Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's decree that his office is above judicial oversight. The main stock index plunges nearly 10%.

CAIRO — Security forces built a wall to contain stone-throwing protesters and Egypt's stock exchange tumbled Sunday amid growing unrest over President Mohamed Morsi's decision to expand his powers in a nation dispirited and angered by months of uncertainty.

Hamas official predicts a swift rebuilding in Gaza Strip

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 06:04 PM PST

Hamas' clash with Israel was 'a game-changer,' says Ghazi Hamad, a senior Hamas official. He believes international aid will help Palestinians in Gaza rebuild.

GAZA CITY — In the wake of its eight-day clash with Israel, Hamas will seek $1 billion in reconstruction aid from the Arab world and international community to help rebuild the Gaza Strip, the group's deputy foreign minister said Sunday.

Some in Britain say EU is bringing a new 'Marxist revolution'

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 05:24 PM PST

Hostility toward the European Union is increasing, making British withdrawal a real possibility and creating a big headache for the Conservative-led government.

RAMSEY, England — Looking at Europe from this side of the English Channel, Peter Reeve doesn't see a "cuddly" continent of biscotti, Burgundy and BMWs. He sees the evil specter of Soviet Russia.

Garment factory fire kills 112 in Bangladesh

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 03:26 AM PST

The cause of the blaze is not yet clear. One official says most of the victims were trapped with no emergency exits.

At least 112 people were killed in a fire that raced through a multi-story garment factory just outside Bangladesh's capital, an official said Sunday.