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Christian Science MonitorAl Qaeda in Iraq claims responsibility for Baghdad bombingsChristian Science MonitorAl Qaeda in Iraq, the group responsible for many of the deadliest attacks in the Iraq war, claimed responsibility for last week's bombings in Baghdad that killed 69. By Sinah Salaheddin, Associated Press / December 27, 2011 Iraqi security forces gather ...Al-Qaida in Iraq Says It Was Behind Baghdad BlastsABC NewsAl Qaeda in Iraq says it was behind Baghdad blastsCBS NewsPowerful cleric defies Iraqi governmentSydney Morning HeraldAFP -Fox News -Daily Mailall 1,764 news articles »

euronewsProtesters turn out in Homs as Arab League mission arrivesCNN InternationalCairo (CNN) -- Arab League monitors arrived in the Syrian city of Homs Tuesday amid reports of security force gunfire and massive anti-regime demonstrations. The fact-finding team is visiting Syria this week to assess whether the government is ...Embattled City in Syria Simmers as Monitors EnterNew York TimesSyria pulls back tanks as monitors arriveCBS NewsSyria unrest: Arab League monitors visit restive HomsBBC NewsVoice of America -Wall Street Journal -USA TODAYall 924 news articles »

The GuardianFalcons 'won't forget' Saints throwing late for Brees recordNFL NewsBy Dan Hanzus NFL.com By Dan Hanzus NFL.com With Drew Brees a mere 30 yards away from breaking the single-season passing record, Sean Payton was presented with an interesting dilemma. Brees was playing on Monday night in front of his home fans, ...Some Falcons Players Upset Drew Brees Went For The Record Last NightSI.comNFL Playoff Picture: Saints Clinch NFC South; Falcons In As WildcardSB NationDrew Brees breaks Dan Marino's 27-year NFL passing recordBBC SportNOLA.com -Washington Post (blog) -The Jet Pressall 2,513 news articles »

New York TimesGOP Race Still Unsettled in Sprint to Iowa CaucusNew York TimesDES MOINES — Mitt Romney and his allies are making an assertive final push this week to increase his chances of a strong finish in the Iowa caucuses, the outcome of which could help determine the length of the Republican presidential nominating battle. ...GOP 2012: Still Mitt's race to loseCBS NewsNewt Gingrich supported rival Mitt Romney's health care plan in 2006 newsletterNew York Daily NewsGingrich Forced to Master Art of the Apology on Campaign TrailSan Francisco ChronicleBusinessWeek -TIME -Forbesall 2,015 news articles »

Al-ArabiyaEgyptian court rules against virginity testsCNN InternationalCairo (CNN) -- An Egyptian administrative court issued an order Tuesday banning virginity tests for female detainees, months after several women alleged they were subjected to such examinations following a March protest in Cairo's Tahrir Square. ...Egypt court stops virginity tests in military prisonsBBC NewsEgypt court orders end to virginity testsABC OnlineEgyptian court rules virginity tests illegalCNNBloomberg -Washington Post -BusinessWeekall 189 news articles »

The GuardianAl Qaeda in Iraq says it was behind Baghdad blastsCBS NewsIraqi security forces and people gather the scene of a car bomb attack in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim) BAGHDAD - An al Qaeda front group in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the wave of terrifying attacks that rocked Baghdad ...Powerful cleric defies Iraqi governmentSydney Morning HeraldIraq blocs 'talking to Iran' over deadlockAFPAl Qaeda front group claims responsiblity for wave of attacks in Baghdad amid ...Daily MailCNN International -Fox News -Washington Postall 1,731 news articles »

BBC NewsRomney-Gingrich Iowa Ground Campaigns Intensify in Last DaysBusinessWeekBy Lisa Lerer (Updates with “Newt's Notes” praise for Massachusetts health-care law under “Health-Care Law” subhead. For more on the 2012 election, see ELECT.) Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- After a yearlong contest marked by the rise and fall of a series of ...GOP Race Is Still Unsettled in Final Sprint to Iowa CaucusNew York TimesNewt Gingrich Celebrated Romneycare in 2006The AtlanticGingrich in 2006: Romneycare is 'Exciting' and 'Has Tremendous Potential'ForbesPolitico -Fox News -Mediaiteall 1,956 news articles »

NOLA.comDrew Brees, New Orleans Saints get dramatic division-clinching winNOLA.comEnlarge Michael DeMocker, The Times-Picayune MICHAEL DeMOCKER / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws the record-setting pass, a touchdown to New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (43), during the game between ...Drew Brees Passes Dan Marino, And Tom Brady Probably Will, TooSB NationFalcons can't keep up with Brees, SaintsBoston.comDrew Brees Sets Passing Record, Saints Win DivisionWLTX.comCNN -AthlonSports.com -Sportsrageousall 2,596 news articles »

New York TimesHazare's Fast Prods Lawmakers as Indian Graft Debate BeginsBusinessWeekBy Bibhudatta Pradhan Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Indian anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare began a three-day public fast in Mumbai as parliament debated legislation to curb graft that his group of activists and opposition parties have dismissed as too ...Parliament debates 'toothless' Lokpal bill, government could accept amendmentsTimes of IndiaSupporters believe Hazare will deliver them from corruptionHindustan TimesIndian lawmakers fiercely debate anti-graft lawThe Associated PressNew York Times -The Hinduall 1,847 news articles »

USA TODAYHelicopter crash kills 3 who were picking up heart for transplant; patient ...Washington PostMIAMI — A helicopter that was on its way to retrieve a heart for transplant crashed in northern Florida, killing all three on board and leaving the transplant patient having to wait for another organ to become available. The helicopter departed from a ...Helicopter crash kills 3, puts transplant on holdAtlanta Journal Constitutionall 1,239 news articles »

Globe and MailSyria Begins Withdrawing From Homs as League Mission StartsBusinessWeekBy Dahlia Kholaif and Emre Peker Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Syria began withdrawing soldiers and tanks from the center of Homs, activists said, as the Arab League deployed observers to monitor an accord that aims to end a crackdown that has left thousands ...Arab monitors tour Homs, Syrian tanks seen leaving |ReutersSyria Begins Pulling Tanks From Key City as Monitors ArriveWall Street JournalSyria unrest: Protest in Homs as peace monitors arriveBBC NewsNew York Times -The Associated Pressall 4,612 news articles »

Sydney Morning HeraldElection call puts Iraq coalition on the brinkSydney Morning HeraldA large image of Moktada al-Sadr, the anti-American cleric, on the outskirts of Sadr City in Baghdad. Photo: Michael Kamber/The New York Time BAGHDAD: A powerful political group led by the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has called for Iraq's parliament to be ...Iraq blocs 'talking to Iran' over deadlockAFPAl Qaeda in Iraq claims responsibility for recent attacksCNN InternationalAl-Qaeda-allied group claims responsibility for Baghdad bombingsWashington PostThe Daily Star -Fox News -CBS Newsall 1,678 news articles »

New York TimesGOP Race Is Still Unsettled in Final Sprint to Iowa CaucusNew York TimesDES MOINES — Mitt Romney and his allies are making an assertive final push this week to increase his chances of a strong finish in the Iowa caucuses, the outcome of which could help determine the length of the Republican presidential nominating battle. ...Gingrich Supported Romney Health Care Plan in 2006 NewsletterFox NewsWhy Iowa Shouldn't Vote First AnymoreTIMEIowa Caucus 2012: Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry, Newt Gingrich Campaign In ...Huffington PostBusinessWeek -Patch.com -Sky Valley Chronicleall 1,927 news articles »

msnbc.comSaints 45, Falcons 16; Brees sets passing recordOrlando SentinelBy Peter Finney Jr., The Sports Xchange Reuters NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees spent the entire week deflecting questions about the prospect of breaking Dan Marino's iconic single-season passing record of 5084 yards, which had stood as the NFL's gold ...Falcons can't keep up with Brees, SaintsBoston.comRare Photos of Drew BreesCNNDrew Brees, New Orleans Saints had to get record out of the wayNOLA.comSB Nation -MyFox Washington DC -WWL First Newsall 2,541 news articles »

msnbc.comSears to close 100-120 Kmart, Sears Full-line storesReuters(Reuters) - Retailer Sears Holdings Corp said it plans to close 100-120 Kmart and Sears Full-line stores and expects its adjusted fourth-quarter EBITDA to more than halve from a year ago. The company reported $933 million in adjusted fourth-quarter ...Sears to Close Stores Amid Continued Sales StrugglesWall Street JournalSears Holdings to shut up to 120 storesMarketWatchSears to close 100 to 120 Kmart, Sears storesThe Associated PressTheStreet.comall 391 news articles »