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Carnage continues in Syria, despite 'commitment' to peace (08 Feb 2012)
Syrian opposition activists say the regime is continuing its brual crackdown, hours after Russia touted President Bashar al-Assad's "commitment" to ending violence.
Contrasts with Libya (08 Feb 2012)
Amid growing outrage over civilian casualties in Syria, there are ever more urgent calls to aid -- or at least protect -- the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. There is renewed talk of creating safe havens and humanitarian corridors inside the country. And those demanding tougher measures are again asking why events in Syria should not prompt Libyan-style intervention by NATO and its Arab allies.
Santorum: Race now in 'no man's land' (08 Feb 2012)
Rick Santorum handily wins three Republican contests, stalling front-runner Mitt Romney's clear path to the presidential nomination and putting the race up in the air.
Safety checks for all Airbus A380 jets (08 Feb 2012)
All Airbus A380 airplanes must be checked for cracks in the wings within three to four weeks, the European Aviation Safety Agency ordered Wednesday.
'No negotiations' on Falklands - UK (08 Feb 2012)
The British Foreign Office Wednesday dismissed a complaint from Argentina about the "militarization of the South Atlantic" as tensions rise over the Falkland Islands, over which the two countries fought a war 30 years ago.
U.S. drone strike in Pakistan kills 10 (08 Feb 2012)
Ten suspected militants were killed Wednesday when a U.S. drone fired two missiles at an insurgent hideout in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, three security officials said.
Murdoch pays thousands on hacking (08 Feb 2012)
The publisher of Rupert Murdoch's now defunct News of the World tabloid paid out tens of thousands of pounds Wednesday to settle lawsuits over phone hacking from celebrities and politicians, including a former Tony Blair spokesman.
Pakistani PM appeals against charge (08 Feb 2012)
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani filed an appeal Wednesday against a Supreme Court decision to charge him with contempt, his lawyer said.
Israeli union employees go on strike (08 Feb 2012)
Workers at Israeli airports, hospitals, banks and government ministries began a nationwide strike Wednesday after union and government negotiators were unable to bridge differences over the employment of subcontracted workers.
Key vote begins in India's biggest state (08 Feb 2012)
Voters in India's most populous and politically important state went to the polls Wednesday, in the first of seven ballots to select members for the 403-seat assembly.
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'They want to finish us,' Syrian cries (08 Feb 2012)
The slaughter of Syrians is unrelenting. As the grusome scene plays out across the devastated the city of Homs, the international community continues to try to figure out how to stop the carnage.
Ex-Maldives president wants successor to resign (08 Feb 2012)
The former Maldives president recently forced to resign on Wednesday called for the new leader to step down, a lawmaker said.
U.S. drone strike in Pakistan kills 10 near Afghan border (08 Feb 2012)
Ten suspected militants were killed Wednesday when a U.S. drone fired two missiles at an insurgent hideout in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, three security officials said.
'No negotiations' on Falklands, UK vows (08 Feb 2012)
The British Foreign Office Wednesday dismissed a complaint from Argentina about the "militarization of the South Atlantic" as tensions rise over the Falkland Islands, over which the two countries fought a war 30 years ago.
Group: Ugandan lawmaker revives anti-gay bill (08 Feb 2012)
A Ugandan lawmaker has revived a controversial bill that makes engaging in some homosexual acts punishable by death, a rights group said, a proposal that provoked an international outcry three years ago.
Eastern Europe struggles with brutal winter (07 Feb 2012)
Eastern Europe remained in the grip of brutal cold and deep snows Tuesday, with authorities in Ukraine, the hardest-hit country, scrambling to help thousands of people whose lives are at risk due to the weather.
Safety checks ordered for all Airbus A380 airplanes (08 Feb 2012)
All Airbus A380 airplanes must be checked for cracks in the wings within three to four weeks, the European Aviation Safety Agency ordered Wednesday.
Egypt's American soccer coach (07 Feb 2012)
Bob Bradley, an American who coaches Egypt's national soccer team, says Egypt's love for soccer is intertwined with its political revolution.
Can a nuclear Iran be deterred? (06 Feb 2012)
Amitai Etzioni says that no one can assume that we can rely on Iranian leaders to make rational decisions.
When cooking can be deadly (07 Feb 2012)
Cooking over an open fire causes an estimated 2 million premature deaths each year. Producers of "clean cookstoves" hope to change that.
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