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China Defends its Veto of UN Resolution on Syria
Voice of America
February 06, 2012 China Defends its Veto of UN Resolution on Syria Stephanie Ho | Beijing China strongly defended its veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria again Monday, saying its decision was ultimately aimed at avoiding more ...
Syria forces keep pounding Homs; 33 deadCBS News
US closes embassy as fighting rages in SyriaCNN
Syrian opposition reports Homs bombarded, clinic destroyedLos Angeles Times
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Egypt names Americans facing trial, ties strained
The Associated Press
CAIRO (AP) ? Egypt on Monday released the names of 19 Americans who face trial over foreign funding of activities of their nonprofit groups in Egypt, a case that has soured US-Egypt relations. One of the 19 is the son of US Transportation Secretary Ray ...
Egypt names Americans charged in NGO probe; Sam LaHood among those facing ...Washington Post
Despite $1.5 billion in US aid, Egypt threatens prosecution of AmericansChristian Science Monitor
Egyptian activists react with fury to criminal trial for NGO workersThe Guardian
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Obama signs executive order freezing Iran assets in US
Reuters
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama signed an executive order on Monday imposing new, stricter sanctions on Iran and its central bank, saying a broader asset freeze was necessary because Iranian banks were concealing transactions.
Obama orders new US sanctions on Iran's government, including Central BankWashington Post
Ready with all options on Iran: ObamaTimes of India
Obama: We have 'very good estimate' on Iran nuclear programUSA TODAY
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Israel Condemns Palestinian Reconciliation Deal
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Israel's prime minister says it will be impossible to hold peace talks if the Palestinians go through with a new reconciliation deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has chosen to "abandon the way of peace" by ...
Palestinians move toward end of political riftThe Associated Press
Palestinian factions reach reconciliation dealCBS News
Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint governmentWashington Post
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Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebration
Washington Post
Queen Elizabeth II renews pledge to serve Britain as she marks 60 years on the throne. Britain's Queen Elizabeth smiles after visiting Dersingham Infant and Nursery School in Dersingham, Norfolk, eastern England. Today marks the 60th anniversary of ...
Beaton images helped unravel Queen Elizabeth enigmaReuters
Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years on throneHindustan Times
Diamond Jubilee: Queen marks Accession DayBBC News
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Quake Rocks Central Philippines
Wall Street Journal
By JOSEPHINE CUNETA And JAMES HOOKWAY MANILA?At least 53 people are dead or missing after an earthquake struck the central Philippines Monday in the latest disaster to hit the volcano and temblor-prone archipelago. Local government officials and rescue ...
Central Philippines earthquake 'kills at least seven'BBC News
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake kills child in PhilippinesTelegraph.co.uk
Rescuers dig to reach dozens after Philippines quakeChristian Science Monitor
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Factory collapse in Pakistan kills 9, traps dozens
The Associated Press
ISLAMABAD (AP) ? Rescue workers struggled to reach dozens of people trapped in the rubble of a factory that collapsed in an eastern Pakistani city Monday, killing at least nine, officials said. The factory, which manufactured medicine, ...
Pakistan factory collapses in gas blast, 5 dead, many trappedReuters
Six dead, possibly dozens trapped after factory collapse in PakistanCNN International
Factory Collapse in Pakistan Kills 4, Traps DozensABC News
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Romania's government collapses after protests
The Associated Press
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Romania's government collapsed Monday following weeks of protests against austerity measures, the latest debt-stricken government in Europe to fall in the face of raising public anger over biting cuts.
Romanian prime minister resigns after protestsFinancial Times
Romanian prime minister resigns and ends government after weeks of protests ...Daily Mail
Romania PM Boc quits after protestsReuters
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Finland's former finance minister victorious in presidential election
CNN
Former Finnish Finance Minister Sauli Niinisto emerged victorious in the nation's presidential election Sunday, according to preliminary results. According to Finland's Ministry of Justice, with 100% of votes counted, Niinisto defeated the nation's ...
Conservatives take second powerful post in FinlandSarasota Herald-Tribune
Former finance minister wins Finland's presidential election; first ...Washington Post
Niinistoe Wins Finnish Presidential Vote, Haavisto ConcedesBusinessWeek

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Norway Mass Murderer Tells Court Hate Killings Targeted Traitors
BusinessWeek
By Stephen Treloar Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Anders Behring Breivik told an Oslo court that his decision last year to kill 77 people was guided by his conviction that the victims were ?traitors? who needed to be wiped out to protect Norway.
Norway killer demands medal for combatting 'Islamic colonisation'Telegraph.co.uk
Norway gunman asks court for 'immediate release'AFP
Norway mass killer demands medal at court hearingFox News

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