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Tunisian Vote, an Arab Spring First, Faces Financing Issue
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK Approaching its first national election since the ouster of Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, the former strongman, Tunisia faces a fierce debate over the sources of political spending.
Battles to Shape Maps, and Congress, Go to Courts
By MICHAEL COOPER and JENNIFER MEDINA The once-a-decade process of drawing Congressional districts has prompted lawsuits in more than half the states over issues like partisan gerrymandering and accusations of discrimination.
Successes Overseas Are Unlikely to Help Obama at Home
By MARK LANDLER
President Obama’s foreign policy successes have bolstered his credentials as a strong wartime leader, but the 2012 presidential election is likely to be dominated by the economy and job market.
Turkey Says It Killed 49 in Battling Kurd Rebels
By SEBNEM ARSU A military campaign in southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq has strained relations.
From Mosque to MASH Unit in Yemeni Crisis Zone
By LAURA KASINOF When the demonstrations started in Yemen’s capital, Sana, volunteers turned a mosque into a field clinic.
In His Last Days, Qaddafi Wearied of Fugitive’s Life
By KAREEM FAHIM
After 42 years of absolute power in Libya, Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi spent his last days hovering between defiance, anger and delusion, according to an aide captured with him.
Jubilant Fighters Return to Cradle of Libya’s Revolt
By ADAM NOSSITERVeterans of the battle for Surt streamed into Benghazi to a raucous heroes’ welcome, firing round after round into the air and yelling greetings to a packed crowd.
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Game 3: Cardinals 8, Rangers 6
By TOM SPOUSTA The Rangers and the Cardinals have scored a combined 13 runs in the fourth and fifth innings.
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