Egypt's Mubarak, In Hospital Bed, Goes On Trial As Protesters Clash -- CNN
Cairo, Egypt (CNN) -- An ailing Hosni Mubarak -- once a symbol of autocratic rule in Egypt -- was wheeled into a Cairo courtroom in a hospital bed Wednesday to face trial for allegedly ordering the killing of protesters calling for his ouster.
The former Egyptian president was placed in a black cage made of iron bars and mesh. He peeked between the bars -- dressed in a white prison uniform -- as the trial got under way.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian tanks occupy main Hama square, shell city-residents. Little cheer in Syria as Ramadan begins. Syrian activists report blasts from besieged Hama.
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Revival of Middle East peace talks? Israel softens stance over 1967 borders. Palestinian Authority dismiss Israeli 'peace proposal'. US seeks Mideast progress, mum on Netanyahu.
Saudi Arabia takes step to build world's tallest tower.
ASIA
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S. Korea investigates alleged North Korean spy ring.
Japan warns of China’s growing naval muscle.
AFRICA
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EUROPE
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Greece in panic as it faces change of Homeric proportions. Greece: The create escape.
Spain and Italy rush to quell fresh crisis.
NATO asks more troops for Kosovo.
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AMERICAS
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Mexico says its arrests weaken top crime gangs.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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