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"Syria is surprised and regrets the decision taken by el-Arabi to suspend the observer mission after having decided this week to extend it for a month."
Syrian government
This statement was issued through Syrian state media in response to the decision by the Arab League to suspend its observer mission.

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One-Time Religious Publisher, Foster Parent Charged With Sex Abuse Of Two Girls
RIVER FOREST, Ill. (STMW) – A River Forest man who took in dozens of foster children since 1996 and volunteered with local youth groups was charged Friday with the sexual abuse of two girls. ...

Tax preparer angers clients over refunds
February 4, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Dozens of angry customers of a South Side tax preparation business showed up at several of the company's locations Saturday, complaining they had not yet...
National Guard sergeant surprises girlfriend with proposal
Staff Sgt. Fred Herzfeldt, right, proposes to his girlfriend, JoAn Vargas, at the Illinois Army National Guard Maintenance Center Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in North Riverside. The proposal was...
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Tens of thousands of people have attended a mass rally in Iraq to cheer the cessation of US troop movements in the country.

The celebration rally was organized by Iraq's Hezbollah movement to...

Washington police close camp near PresidentWashington police close camp near President
Police in Washington have closed down a large camping area containing members of the "Occupy" movement.

The encampment, one of the biggest protest areas in the United States, was only a few blocks...
Putin supporters show up in large numbersPutin supporters show up in large numbers
A conspicuous show of support has been made for Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Around 140,000 people attended a rally on Saturday in which placards were raised announcing Putin as a man...
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Treatment of London bank executives under fireTreatment of London bank executives under fire
The continuing row over bonuses is damaging Britain's reputation as a place to do business, leading international bankers have warned.

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Sharon Osbourne faces lawsuit over jewels dealSharon Osbourne faces lawsuit over jewels deal
Sharon Osbourne has been sued by a design company which has accused the reality TV star of breaching a jewellery deal by pulling out at the last minute.

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Imogen Thomas dresses down for shopping
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Oprah Winfrey has put her opulent 5.6 million-dollar Chicago apartment up for rent for 15,000 dollars a month.

The former chat show host bought the sixth floor luxury apartment in the 1913 Beaux Arts building in the Gold Coast neighbourhood of the city in 2006 but never moved in because of security concerns and has now decided to let it to tenants.

The stunning 4,607 square foot residence - which Oprah attempted to sell for 6 million dollars in 2008 - includes a grand foyer, inner foyer, living room, formal dining room, laundry room, butler's pantry, solarium, wine room, gourmet kitchen, three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a two-car garage.

The new tenants can also enjoy stunning views of Lake Michigan from the library, living room and master bedroom, which has 10-foot ceilings. (ANI)


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