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China, Russia veto UN resolution on Syria
CNN
United Nations (CNN) -- As international anger grows over reports of mass carnage at the hands of the Syrian regime, a UN Security Council draft resolution condemning Syria failed to be adopted Saturday after veto-wielding members Russia and China ...
Russia and China Block UN Action on Crisis in SyriaNew York Times
Syria unrest: UN resolution in tatters after vetoesBBC News
Russia Joins China to Block UN Action on Syria as Homs Assault Kills 330Bloomberg
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Russians in rival protests to demand free elections, support Putin
Salt Lake Tribune
By Ulf Mauder Moscow • Several thousand protesters took to the streets in Russia Saturday demanding free and fair elections, a month before presidential polls are due, while a counter rally expressed support for candidate Vladimir Putin.
Thousands Rally Against PutinWall Street Journal
Tens of thousands rally against PutinFox News
Russians stage rival protests over PutinReuters
New York Times -USA TODAY
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Israeli defense minister says he sees widening global support for possible ...
Washington Post
HERZLIYA, Israel — Capping a day of strident warnings by Israeli officials about the dangers posed by Iran, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Thursday that the world is increasingly ready to consider a military strike against Iran if economic sanctions ...
Diplomat: Iran to Keep Cooperating With Nuclear AgencyWall Street Journal
'Iran threats against Jewish targets in US growing'Jerusalem Post
Iran flexes muscles, begins military exercises in southTimes of India
The Associated Press
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Police investigate vandalism of Syrian embassy
CTV.ca
OTTAWA — The Mounties are investigating after the Syrian embassy in Ottawa was splashed with red paint. RCMP Const. Julie Morel says it's unclear exactly when the paint - which is splattered over the embassy's front entrance - appeared.
Arrests at Syrian embassy protestBBC News
Syrians storm embassies after uprising's worst violenceReuters
Protesters storm 5 of Syria's embassies in Europe, Middle EastWashington Post
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civilian deaths rise in Afghanistan
CNN International
By the CNN Wire Staff A Taliban spokesman decried a UN agency as "a propaganda tool" in "blaming our Mujahideen" for increased civilian deaths. (CNN) -- A United Nations report blaming a record loss of Afghan civilian lives last year on insurgents and ...
Taliban responsible for 77% of civilian casualties in Afghanistan, UN report saysMiamiHerald.com
Afghan civilian deaths hit record high in 2011, UN report saysWashington Post
Record Number of Afghan Civilians Died in 2011, Mostly in Insurgent Attacks ...New York Times
Sydney Morning Herald -Wall Street Journal -The Associated Press
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Russia: 2 major problems remain with UN Syria resolution that need resolving
Washington Post
MUNICH — Moscow still sees two problems of “crucial importance” with a draft UN resolution on the violence in Syria, Russia's foreign minister said Saturday amid Western attempts to head off a Russian veto in the Security Council.
US urges Syria vote as Russia warns UN taking sidesReuters
Hillary Clinton calls for greater US and European role against 'tyrants'The Guardian
Clinton: US, Europe Must Do More Against TyrantsABC News
Salt Lake Tribune
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What awaits William in the Falklands?
BBC News
By Gavin Lee BBC News, the Falkland Islands There are just a handful of things Flight Lieutenant Wales needs to know about the Falklands, according to the tour guides on the Islands. Firstly, he needs to know the difference between "town" and "camp".
Prince William flies first Falklands sortie for RAF stintmsnbc.com
Prince William takes first flight as Falklands tensions simmerMirror.co.uk
Prince William arrives in the Falkland IslandsTelegraph.co.uk
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Report Says 3 Set Themselves on Fire in China
ABC News
A report says three more people have set themselves on fire to protest China's policies toward Tibetans in a remote area in southwest China. US-funded broadcaster Radio Free Asia said Sunday the three set themselves on fire Friday in Seda county in ...
China gets restive taste of post-Dalai Lama eraReuters
Self-Immolations in China's Tibetan Areas Mark Shift in Tibet MovementVoice of America

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China Considers Offering Aid in Europe's Debt Crisis
New York Times
HONG KONG — Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said Thursday that China would consider working with the International Monetary Fund to help shore up Europe's finances. But he left unclear whether China was willing to drop conditions that so far have made its ...
Germany's Merkel urges China to use influence on IranReuters
Germany Seeks China's Help on IranVoice of America
Merkel Unhappy China Blocked Lawyer From MeetingABC News
Bloomberg
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2G case: No evidence suggests P Chidambaram subverted policy, says judge OP Saini
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Special judge OP Saini, who is hearing the 2G scam case, said on Saturday that P Chidambaram's agreement with then telecom minister A Raja on giving out spectrum at 2001 prices as well as to let two licence-holders to dilute their equity ...
No Chidambaram role in 2G plot: courtThe Hindu
2G scam ruling: Chidambaram judgment revs up CongressDaily Mail
Court Rejects Petition Against Home Minister Chidambaram in Airwaves CaseBloomberg
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