New York Times
Russian Envoy Arrives in Syria as Fighting ContinuesNew York TimesBEIRUT, Lebanon – Thousands of Syrians lined the streets of Damascus, waving Russian flags to welcome top Russian officials arriving on Tuesday for talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Syria's deepening, 11-month-old crisis. Russia, along with China …Russia Makes Push in SyriaWall Street JournalSyria [...]
New York Magazine
Republicans Finally Realize They're Helping ObamaNew York MagazineIn a few weeks, the two-month payroll tax holiday extension Congress granted expires, and House Republicans have to decide whether to stop it or capitulate. The showdown approaches as the Republican Congress seems to have reached a turning point.Obama Encouraging Donors to Contribute to Super-PAC Backing [...]
Fox News
Obama Campaign to Refund Donations from Brothers of Mexican FugitiveFox News(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet The brothers of a Mexican fugitive, who is seeking a pardon so he can return to the US after skipping bail in Iowa more than 17 years ago, have been identified as major donors [...]
Boston.com
Official: Missing woman's husband blows up house to kill himself, 2 sonsCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff "This was all on him. He set this up, he did it," the sheriff's spokesman adds (CNN) — Minutes after locking out a social worker who'd brought his two sons for a visit, a man in Washington state [...]
Los Angeles Times
Eli Manning, Giants don't let Super Bowl slip through fingersLos Angeles TimesManning earns MVP award in New York's 21-17 win after leading late drive to the winning TD against Patriots for the second time in last five Super Bowls. A long pass to Mario Manningham is key play. Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts [...]
Fox News
Obama says Israel and the US will find a 'diplomatic solution' to Iran nuke issueFox NewsWASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Sunday he does not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a standoff that has the Middle East on edge. The president sought to assure allies and [...]
The Hindu
Police Raid Occupy DC CampWall Street JournalBy MELANIE TROTTMAN WASHINGTON—A pre-dawn police raid of the Occupy DC encampment continued into Saturday afternoon, as cranes hauled away tents and debris and dozens of officers stood guard while protesters moved about and occasionally chanted.US Park Police sweep Occupy DC, arrest 7 (1:51)Washington PostPolice clear tents from [...]
ABC News
Romney takes big early lead in Nevada votingReutersBy John Whitesides | LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Republican front-runner Mitt Romney appeared headed to an easy win in Nevada on Saturday that would put him in firm command of the party's see-sawing presidential nominating race. Early vote results reported …Mitt Romney poised for victory in Nevada [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Russia, China veto UN draft backing Arab plan for SyriaReutersBy Louis Charbonneau and Patrick Worsnip | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a UN resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown …'UNSC inaction on Syria reaffirms [...]
ABC News
Komen backs off decision on funding cutsmsnbc.com>>> good evening. as we get into our lead story tonight, think how many pink ribbons you've seen. we've all seen over the course of our lifetime. the biggest name behind those ribbons is the biggest name in the fight against breast cancer , the susan …Komen revises [...]
New York Times
US Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3 Percent, a 3-Year LowNew York TimesThe United States economy gained momentum in January, as employers add 243000 jobs, the second straight month of better-than-expected gains. And by a separate measure, the unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent, giving a cause for optimism as the …Job growth surges, [...]
The Guardian
Romney Poised for Nevada Victory Ahead of CaucusesVoice of AmericaFebruary 03, 2012 Romney Poised for Nevada Victory Ahead of Caucuses VOA News Fresh from a major win in Florida, US Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney appears poised for victory in the western state of Nevada, with just one day to go before …US politics [...]
USA TODAY
Panetta says Afghanistan role to shift from combat in 2013USA TODAYBy Jim Michaels, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday the coalition in Afghanistan hopes to have shifted its primary mission from combat to advising and training Afghan security forces next year.NATO ministers to mull accelerated withdrawal from AfghanistanWashington PostNATO ministers [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Egypt Football riots: Egyptian Football Federation suspends leagues after fan …Telegraph.co.ukThe Egyptian Football Federation have announced an indefinite suspension of all leagues in the country following the violent clashes in Port Said that left dozens dead. By Telegraph staff and agencies Rival fans invaded the pitch and fought after Al …74 die as Egypt football [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Facebook surrenders its privacy in IPO documentsThe Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook is baring its business soul. The unveiling came late Wednesday when the company that depends on people to share their lives online filed its plans to raise $5 billion in an initial public offering of stock.Money Managers, Analysts Comment on Facebook IPOABC [...]
CBC.ca
Arab League to UN: End Syrian 'Killing Machine' NowVoice of AmericaJanuary 31, 2012 Arab League to UN: End Syrian 'Killing Machine' Now Margaret Besheer | United Nations The Arab League is urging the UN Security Council to support its political plan to end the crisis in Syria, where more than 5400 people have died …Clinton [...]
ABC News
Mitt Romney to win Florida primary, CBS News projectsCBS NewsMitt Romney will defeat Newt Gingrich decisively in the Florida Republican primary, CBS News is projecting, in a victory that reestablishes the former Massachusetts governor as the clear frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination.Romney Wins Big in Florida PrimaryNew York TimesRomney Regains His FootingWall Street [...]
The Guardian
Naming names behind slew of super PAC adsUSA TODAYBy Fredreka Schouten,, Christopher Schnaars WASHINGTON – A Wyoming mutual fund manager and a Silicon Valley Internet pioneer are among the wealthy donors behind the blitzkrieg of ads driving the GOP presidential primaries, campaign-finance reports …Spielberg, labor union are big backers of Obama Super PACmsnbc.comHicks: Colbert's [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Russia Says It Holds Hijackers of Cargo ShipNew York TimesMOSCOW — Unraveling a maritime mystery, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday that Russian forces had rescued the crew and arrested eight hijackers who commandeered a cargo ship which seemed to vanish without trace off Portugal last …Cargo ship 'was hijacked by pirates'CNN InternationalRussian navy arrests eight [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Health-care option: The 'Cooperative' approachNew York Daily NewsDo you think non-profit insurance co-ops are a better alternative to a public option? Yes, the less the government is involved the better. No, it just sounds more complicated than it needs to be. I think health care should be left alone …Obama's healthcare trade-offLos Angeles TimesAlternate Plan [...]
Newsweek
Afghanistan Hit by Attacks Ahead of ElectionNew York TimesKABUL, Afghanistan — An apparent suicide car bombing and two explosions rocked Kabul on Tuesday, and a suicide bomber killed three soldiers in the south of the country in what seemed further indications of …Deadly attacks rock Kabul pre-voteAFPKabul hit ahead of Afghan pollAljazeera.netTaliban attacks Nato, police [...]
GulfNews
Hurricane Bill Gathers Force Over AtlanticWall Street JournalThe first hurricane of the season gathered force far out over the Atlantic Ocean and appeared headed on a track that could take it near Bermuda by this weekend. The strengthening of Hurricane Bill, along with the arrival of rapidly …Bill could be major hurricane, edges closer to [...]
Washington Post
Bomber 'will die a convicted man'BBC NewsIt is not just the fate of the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing that is in the hands of the Scottish justice secretary. It is a curiosity of devolution that Kenny MacAskill is also in a position to decide whether or not to …Lockerbie Convict Can Drop [...]
Newsday
Tentative deal in Bay Area rail talksBoston GlobeAP / August 17, 2009 OAKLAND, Calif. – A tentative agreement was reached last night in a labor dispute that threatened a crippling commuter train strike in San Francisco, officials said. Union and Bay Area Rapid Transit officials negotiated through the …BART strike averted, tentative deal reachedSan Francisco [...]
Straits Times
Report: Kim Jong Il meets Hyundai officialCNN International(CNN) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il met with Hyundai's chairwoman, who had come from South Korea seeking the release of an employee detained since March, South Korean media reported. Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun arrives at the customs …S Korea's Hyundai Chief arrives back homeXinhuaQ+A: [...]