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Libya's Misrata tense after death of man who caught Kadhafi Tension gripped Misrata Tuesday after the death of a rebel from the western city who was credited with capturing late Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, but who was later abducted and tortured in a rival town.

27 September 2012

Romney tells Hispanic voters: 'I care for the 100%' Sounding a note of inclusion and unity that belied tension coursing through the campaign, White House hopeful Mitt Romney told Hispanic voters Wednesday he would be president for "100 percent" of Americans.

20 September 2012

US rebuffs Israel over Iran 'red lines' Tensions between Israel and the United States over how to deal with Iran's nuclear program resurfaced Monday, as Washington rebuffed calls to set "red lines" for action.

11 September 2012

Clinton heads to China with hopes over sea tensions Secretary of State Hillary Clinton heads Tuesday to Beijing after talks in emerging US ally Indonesia as she voiced hope for progress in managing soaring tensions in the South China Sea.

04 September 2012

Tunisia's ruling Islamist party in historic meeting Tunisia's ruling Islamist party Ennahda holds its first congress at home in 24 years on Thursday, seeking to clarify its strategy against a backdrop of political and religious tensions in the country.

13 July 2012

Experts forecast tensions in Central Asia in 2012 Possibility of further increase in conflicts and tensions in 2012 remains high in three Central Asian states: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

05 January 2012

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