 Globe and Mail |
Activists: Assad's forces regain Damascus suburbs
Jerusalem Post By REUTERS AND OREN KESSLER 01/30/2012 03:21 "The Free Syrian Army has made a tactical withdrawal," an activist says; 41 civilian deaths reported across Syria. By REUTERS Armored forces loyal to President Bashar Assad took control on Sunday of eastern ... Syrian troops seize eastern Damascus suburbs after two days of bloodshed Syrian army storms rebel areas Assad Forces Retake Damascus Suburbs |
 The Guardian |
Trailing in polls, Sarkozy hits French prime-time
The Associated Press PARIS (AP) â€" President Nicolas Sarkozy is blanketing France's top TV news shows in a prime-time interview as polls show him trailing the Socialist nominee before this spring's presidential election. Two days after he jolted NATO by announcing France ... Merkel to join Sarkozy on campaign trail |
 USA TODAY |
Officials: Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise ship
USA TODAY GIGLIO, Italy (AP) â€" The cruise ship that capsized off Italy's coast will take up to 10 months to remove, officials said Sunday, as rough seas off the Tuscan coast forced the suspension of recovery operations. By Pier Paolo Cito, AP Smit Salvage oil ... Costa Concordia recovery 'will take up to 10 months' Up to 10 Months to Remove Capsized Cruise Ship Cruise victim may have saved older man |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
More than 2 dozen Chinese workers captured in Sudan attack
Washington Post HONG KONG â€" More than two dozen Chinese road builders have been captured by rebels in Sudan, highlighting the growing risks faced by Chinese companies that have poured billions of dollars and thousands of workers into some of Africa's most volatile ... Sudanese rebels kidnap Chinese construction workers 29 Chinese missing after militant attack in Sudan Chinese workers captured by Sudan South Kordofan rebels |
 Moneycontrol.com |
As Egyptian election's second phase begins, voter turnout falls dramatically
Washington Post CAIRO â€" Turnout was markedly low Sunday as Egyptians cast ballots to begin electing the upper house of parliament, in sharp contrast to the first day of voting for the lower house in November, when voters lined up for blocks and voted in record numbers ... Egyptians Return to the Polls Clashes erupt in Cairo during anti-army protest Egyptians vote in upper house election |
 Zee News |
Afghanistan, Taliban to Talk in Saudi Arabia
Wall Street Journal By Maria Abi-Habib KABULâ€"Afghan officials say they plan to meet Taliban representatives in Saudi Arabia in the near future in an attempt to put the government of President Hamid Karzai in a lead role in peace negotiations. So far, the Taliban have only ... Hamid Karzai plans Taliban talks in Saudi Arabia Taliban, US Negotiators Meet in Qatar Aghanistan seeks Taliban talks in Saudi: official |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Costa Concordia will take 10 months to be removed
Telegraph.co.uk The Costa Concordia cruise ship will take up to 10 months to removed from Italy's coast, according to officials, as rough seas off the Tuscan coast forced the suspension of recovery operations. Officials called off both the start of operations to ... Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise ship Wrecked Italian liner will not be moved for months Rough seas shut down cruise ship search, salvage efforts |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Nigeria army claims retaliation as 11 Boko Haram members killed
Telegraph.co.uk Nigeria's army retaliated for a wave of attacks by Boko Haram after 11 members of the radical Islamist group were killed in clashes with soldiers. By David Blair, Abuja The Nigerian army's Joint Task Force, responsible for combating one of the biggest ... Nigeria president tells Boko Haram to come out and talk Kano schools empty after Nigeria attacks Gunmen Attack Nigerian Police Station |
 Bloomberg |
African Union Summit Opens in Ethiopia
Voice of America January 29, 2012 African Union Summit Opens in Ethiopia VOA News African Union leaders opened a two-day summit in Addis Ababa Sunday with the election of a new chairman for the pan-African organization. Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni was selected ... African Union Urges More Intra-Regional Trade to Aid Growth African leaders meet for first post-Kadhafi summit African Union opens new £127m HQ |
 Atlanta Journal Constitution |
Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise ship
Atlanta Journal Constitution By FULVIO PAOLOCCI AP GIGLIO, Italy â€" The cruise ship that capsized off Italy's coast will take up to 10 months to remove, officials said Sunday, as rough seas off the Tuscan coast forced the suspension of recovery operations. Rough seas shut down cruise ship search, salvage efforts Costa Concordia: underwater footage shows divers' inspection List of dead or missing from the Costa Concordia cruise ship that grounded off ... |
 RT |
Taliban, US Negotiators Meet in Qatar
Voice of America January 29, 2012 Taliban, US Negotiators Meet in Qatar VOA News Taliban negotiators are meeting with US officials in Qatar for a series of discussions aimed at building trust and preparing both sides for upcoming peace talks. Hamid Karzai plans Taliban talks in Saudi Arabia Aghanistan seeks Taliban talks in Saudi: official Afghan President Hamid Karzai 'plans talks with Taliban' |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
As UN nuclear inspectors arrive, Iran says 'questions will be answered'
Christian Science Monitor The three-day visit could shape the direction of Western efforts to curb Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran says is only for peaceful purposes. By Parisa Hafezi and Ramin Mostafavi, Reuters / January 29, 2012 Iran Sunday declared itself optimistic ... Iran upbeat on nuclear visit, delays move to cut EU oil Iran bill to ban oil sales to EU postponed IAEA Team in Iran for Talks as Lawmakers Draft Oil Bill |
Telegraph.co.uk |
Chinese workers captured by Sudan South Kordofan rebels
Telegraph.co.uk Rebels in Sudan's South Kordofan state have captured 29 Chinese workers after a battle with government forces, according to an insurgent spokesman. Nine members of the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) were also being held, Arnu Ngutulu Lodi of the Sudan ... Sudanese Rebels Claim Capture of Chinese Workers Chinese Workers Are Reported Captured by Sudan Rebels 29 Chinese missing after militant attack in Sudan; security increased at other ... |
 euronews |
Clashes erupt in Cairo during anti-army protest
Chicago Tribune CAIRO (Reuters) - Hundreds of Egyptian protesters demanding an immediate end to military rule clashed on Sunday with rivals in civilian clothes outside central Cairo's state media building, the same place where 25 people were killed in a demonstration ... Egypt's youth move to reclaim streets in creative ways through graffiti and ... A Year After Egypt's Uprising: One Revolution, Two Perspectives Egyptians apathetic as vote begins for upper house of parliament |
 Fox News |
Syrian military launches offensive in clashes with army defectors
Fox News BEIRUT â€" The Syrian military launched an offensive to regain control of suburbs on the eastern edge of Damascus Sunday, storming neighborhoods and clashing with groups of army defectors in fierce fighting that sent residents fleeing and killed at least ... Syrian Forces Battle in Damascus Suburbs to Oust Rebel Fighters Syria Army Clashes With Defectors Near Damascus Arab League suspends Syria mission amid violence |
 Daily Nation |
Sudans, Somalia Top Issues at African Union Summit
ABC News An oil dispute between Sudan and South Sudan has become "a serious threat to peace and security in the region," UN chief Ban Ki-moon said Sunday as African heads of state converged on Ethiopia's capital for an African Union summit. African Union Summit Opens in Ethiopia African Union Urges More Intra-Regional Trade to Aid Growth African Union opens new £127m HQ |
 msnbc.com |
Peru: 27 killed in fire at rehabilitation center
Boston Herald By AP LIMA, Peru â€" At least 27 people are dead and five others critically injured after a fire swept through a two-story private rehabilitation center for addicts in a poor part of Peru's capital Saturday. Peru's health minister says The "Christ is ... Peru: 26 die in blaze at Lima drug rehab centre Fire kills 27 at drug rehabilitation centre in Peru Fire at rehabilitation center in Peru kills 26 |
 Al-Arabiya |
Sudanese Rebels Claim Capture of Chinese Workers
Voice of America January 29, 2012 Sudanese Rebels Claim Capture of Chinese Workers VOA News Sudanese rebels say they are holding nearly 30 Chinese workers following a battle with Sudan's army in the state of South Kordofan, which borders newly independent South Sudan. Chinese Workers Are Reported Captured by Sudan Rebels 29 Chinese missing after militant attack in Sudan; security increased at other ... The group attacks the construction site in a remote area |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Syria Army Clashes With Defectors Near Damascus
Wall Street Journal Dow Jones Reprints: This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit ... Arab League suspends Syria mission amid violence In Syria, heavy fighting reaches outskirts of capital Syrian military launches offensive in clashes with army defectors |
 The Guardian |
In Syria, heavy fighting reaches outskirts of capital
Christian Science Monitor The fighting outside Damascus comes a day after the Arab League announced it was suspending its observer mission to Syria. By Kristen Chick, Correspondent / January 29, 2012 Syria's military sent tanks to neighborhoods on the outskirts of Damascus ... Syrian forces battle to retake Damascus suburbs Russia Criticizes Arab League Mission Suspension in Syria Syria says at least 9 soldiers killed in bus ambush |
 BBC News |
Peru: 26 die in blaze at Lima drug rehab centre
BBC News A fire at a drug rehabilitation centre in the Peruvian capital Lima has killed at least 26 people, officials say. Another 10 people were injured at the Christ Is Love centre, which used biblical teachings to treat addicts. Firefighters said the doors ... Fire at rehabilitation center in Peru kills 26 Peru rehabilitation centre fire kills 27 |
 CTV.ca |
Rough seas still delay work on grounded liner
Houston Chronicle Italian Financial police scuba divers sale around the grounded cruise ship Costa Concordia off the Tuscan island of Giglio, Italy, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Costa Crociere SpA offered uninjured passengers €11000 ($14460) apiece to compensate them for lost ... Ship toll rises to 17 Bad weather halts Costa Concordia body search Bad weather stops work on capsized Italian cruise ship | |
 AFP |
Chinese Workers Are Reported Captured by Sudan Rebels
New York Times HONG KONG â€" More than two dozen Chinese road workers have been captured by a Sudanese rebel group, Chinese and Sudanese officials said on Sunday, underlining the risks for China in sending ever-greater numbers of its workers into some of the world's ... Sudanese Rebels Claim Capture of Chinese Workers 29 Chinese missing after militant attack in Sudan; security increased at other ... The group attacks the construction site in a remote area |
 The Hindu |
Russia Criticizes Arab League Mission Suspension in Syria
Voice of America January 29, 2012 Russia Criticizes Arab League Mission Suspension in Syria VOA News Russia's foreign minister has criticized the Arab League's decision to suspend its observer mission to Syria after an upsurge of violence that, according to human ... Recommended: Soldiers, rebels killed in fight to control Damascus suburbs State media: Russia favors boosting observers in Syria Arab League Suspends Syrian Mission |
Telegraph.co.uk |
Bad weather halts Costa Concordia body search
Telegraph.co.uk Divers looking for bodies on the wrecked cruise ship, Costa Concordia suspend their search after heavy seas and strong winds cause the vessel to shift. The body count from the capsized cruise ship reached 17 on Saturday but Italian rescue teams said ... Ship toll rises to 17 Bad weather stops work on capsized Italian cruise ship | Rough seas force delay in start of fuel extraction from grounded cruise ship ... |
