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Saturday, February 12, 2011  Egypt military vows to hand over power to elected civilians, to stick to Israel peace deal

Friday, February 11, 2011  Obama questions credibility of Egypt's power transition, calls for explanation to the people

Friday, January 28, 2011  Egyptian protesters clash with police, who fire rubber bullets, tear gas, water cannons

Thursday, January 13, 2011  Secretary of State Matt Schultz wants Governor-elect Terry Branstad to void an order automatically restoring felons' voting rights after serving time.

Friday, October 08, 2010  Imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for using nonviolence to demand fundamental human rights in his homeland.

Monday, September 28, 2009  The Ottumwa City Council voted 3-2 not to approve a 10-year land lease to Wapello County 4-H.

Friday, May 22, 2009  Lawyer: Myanmar democracy icon Suu Kyi declares innocence as court continues case against her