 Telegraph.co.uk | Russia Faces Pressure to Back Ouster of Assad Bloomberg The US and the European Union plan to mount a rare diplomatic assault on Russia today at the United Nations, seeking to overcome an impasse on a Security Council resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to go. Secretary of State Hillary ... Russia Faces Onslaught at UN to Back Ouster of Assad in Syria Support grows for Syrian peace plan Rebels defeated in Damascus |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Russia Faces Onslaught at UN to Back Ouster of Assad in Syria BusinessWeek By Flavia Krause-Jackson Jan. 31 (Bloomberg) -- The US and the European Union plan to mount a rare diplomatic assault on Russia today at the United Nations, seeking to overcome an impasse on a Security Council resolution calling for Syrian President ... Fighting Escalates in Syria as Opposition Rejects Russian Plan Syrian Troops Push Back in Fight on Damascus Edges Syria forces retake Damascus suburbs; showdown at UN |
 BBC News | EU summit: UK and Czechs refuse to join fiscal agreement BBC News Twenty-five of the EU's 27 member states have agreed to join a fiscal treaty to enforce budget discipline. The Czech Republic and the UK refused to sign up. UK Prime Minister David Cameron said his government would act if the treaty threatened UK ... EU leaders sign pact to halt crippling debt crisis Most EU nations agree to curb spending Tough new eurozone treaty proposes to cap deficits |
 Los Angeles Times | Move to shelter 3 Americans points up US rift with Egypt Los Angeles Times The three workers for a democracy group seeking refuge at the US Embassy in Cairo have been barred from leaving Egypt and fear for their safety. Sam LaHood, left, with his father, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The younger LaHood is one of three ... US Embassy in Cairo Shields 3 Americans Group of Americans Takes Shelter at Cairo Embassy With Americans holed up in Cairo embassy, Egypt's lobbyists in DC quit |
 Globe and Mail | DiManno: Mohammad Shafia destroyed more than three children Toronto Star By Rosie DiManno Columnist KINGSTONâ€"In the middle of the night, I sat bolt up-right in bed, thinking: They got it wrong. The jury, I mean, about Hamed Shafia. Now, this could have been flu-fever delirium but, for a moment, a fleeting moment, ... 'Honor killings' in Canada: 5 responses to the Shafia verdict Imam threatened after Shafia decision Many in Canada failed the slain Shafia sisters |
 CTV.ca | Imam threatened after Shafia decision CTV.ca A recent court decision is sparking debate across the country after the conviction of three people in connection with the deaths of four of their female family members. Mohammad Shafia, 58, his wife Tooba Yahya, 42, and their son Hamed, 21, ... 'Honor killings' in Canada: 5 responses to the Shafia verdict Six perspectives on 'honour' killings in Canada Afghan parents, son guilty of 'honour' slayings of teen sisters |
 Globe and Mail | Syrian troops retake control of suburbs outside Damascus Los Angeles Times REPORTING FROM BEIRUT -- Syrian troops reasserted control Monday of rebellious suburbs outside Damascus, retaking some districts amid stiff resistance as the opposition reported dozens killed in fierce fighting. Armed rebels were falling back to avoid ... Clinton to attend UN meeting on Syria Syria's Assad will go, says US, as UN vote nears Assad troops fight back against Syria rebels | |
 BBC News | Syria's Assad will go, says US, as UN vote nears BBC News The US has called on countries to decide where they stand on what it calls the Syrian regime's brutality. Activists say 95 people were killed across Syria on Monday in cities including Damascus and Homs. The White House said President Bashar al-Assad ... Assad troops fight back against Syria rebels | Putin Clings to Mideast Sway in UN Snub of Assad Ouster Demand UN to consider call for al-Assad to step down |
 Christian Science Monitor | With Americans holed up in Cairo embassy, Egypt's lobbyists in DC quit Christian Science Monitor It takes a lot to get K Street to distance itself from a regime. Egypt's ruling military junta has manged the feat by investigating a group of American NGO workers for criminal prosecution. By Dan Murphy, Staff writer / January 30, 2012 This1998 photo ... US Citizens Banned From Leaving Egypt Take Refuge at Embassy US Embassy in Cairo Shields 3 Americans Americans Take Refuge at Cairo Embassy |
 Telegraph.co.uk | No Winner in Election for African Union's Leader New York Times JOHANNESBURG â€" A high-profile and bitterly fought race for the top post in the African Union ended inconclusively on Monday, with neither the incumbent, Jean Ping of Gabon, nor his main challenger, South Africa's home minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, ... South Africa Fails in AU Bid, Setting Back Plan to Boost Africa AU Statement on Next Zimbabwe Elections Conspicuous By Its Absence African Union Vote Ends With No New Leader |
 CTV.ca | Diplomatic Efforts Continue as Syrian Crackdown Intensifies Voice of America January 30, 2012 Diplomatic Efforts Continue as Syrian Crackdown Intensifies Edward Yeranian | Cairo, Egypt Syrian government forces intensified their military crackdown against opposition forces near the capital, Damascus, retaking a number of key ... Clinton to back UN resolution on power transfer in Syria Syria Troops Fight Outside Damascus Before UN Meeting US urges UN council to end "neglect," act on Syria |
 Telegraph.co.uk | A negotiated solution to Syria? Unlikely. Christian Science Monitor Syria's war is going to end with a defeat for Bashar al-Assad or the uprising, but not because of events at the UN or Arab League. By Dan Murphy, Staff writer / January 30, 2012 Reports that as many as 10 members of the 15-member UN Security Council ... Clinton to back UN resolution on power transfer in Syria Syria unrest: Clinton and Hague back Arab League plan at UN Gunfire 'everywhere': Street battles rage in Damascus suburbs |
 The Guardian | Syria unrest: Clinton and Hague back Arab League plan at UN The Guardian Hillary Clinton, William Hague and Alain Juppé are due at the UN security council in New York on Tuesday to support an Arab League plan to end the violence in Syria and to try to overcome Russian-led opposition to a UN-backed demand for political ... Russia 'to block' Syria vote at UN Security Council Where is Syria crisis heading? Syrian authorities agree to Moscow talks - Russia |
 AFP | France cuts 2012 growth forecast AFP PARIS â€" The French government on Monday halved its 2012 growth forecast, piling more pressure on Nicolas Sarkozy a day after the president unveiled a raft of measures he hopes will jumpstart the economy. The downward revision from 1.0 percent to 0.5 ... Sarkozy Airs New Measures France cuts 2012 growth forecast to 0.5 pct- PM France Slashes Growth Outlook |
 The Guardian | Fighting Escalates in Syria as Opposition Rejects Russian Plan New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" Rebel fighters in Syria clashed with government forces in neighborhoods on the doorstep of Damascus on Monday in an escalation of the spreading war there, while a new diplomatic effort by Russia to broker mediation talks between the ... UN to consider call for al-Assad to step down Gunfire 'everywhere': Street battles rage in Damascus suburbs Syria crisis: West makes new push for UN resolution |
The Guardian | Russia Says Syrian Govt Agrees to Moscow Talks With Opposition Voice of America January 30, 2012 Russia Says Syrian Govt Agrees to Moscow Talks With Opposition VOA News Russia says the Syrian government has agreed to send a delegation to Moscow for proposed talks with Syrian opposition activists on resolving the Arab nation's ... Gunfire 'everywhere': Street battles rage in Damascus suburbs Syrian authorities agree to Moscow talks: Russia Syrian forces step up attacks near Damascus |
Telegraph.co.uk | UN to consider call for Assad to step down CNN By the CNN Wire Staff United Nations (CNN) -- The UN Security Council will take up a draft resolution this week that calls on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down and transfer power. The move follows news that the Arab League suspended a ... Assad troops fight back against Syria rebels | Syria Troops Push Back in Fight on Damascus Edges Ministers Seek UN Resolution on Syria |
 Christian Science Monitor | End of Arab League observer mission to Syria opens door to renewed clashes Christian Science Monitor The Arab League's observer mission in Syria was suspended yesterday, and violence seems to be climbing once again as the United Nations attempts to take further action. By Tom A. Peter, Correspondent / January 30, 2012 Smoke rises from the suburb of ... European leaders to press UN for resolution on Syria France's Juppe heads to UN to push Arab League Syria plan Assad troops fight back against Syria rebels | |
 Globe and Mail | Arab League suspends Syria mission amid violence CNN Syrian anti-regime protesters wave the country's pre-Baath flag during a demonstration in Helfaya on Sunday. At least 64 people were killed in Syria on Sunday, according to an opposition activist group, as the Arab League suspended a monitoring mission ... Syrian troops battle rebel forces in Damascus Syria hits rebels hard as fighting escalates Battles go on around Damascus |
 Atlanta Journal Constitution |
African Union fails to elect new commission head
Atlanta Journal Constitution By LUC VAN KEMENADE AP ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia â€" An African Union official says African leaders gathered in Ethiopia have failed to elect a new chairman of the AU Commission. At the opening of an African Union (AU) summit , in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ... AU leaders fail to choose new top official President Sirleaf Attends 18th Ordinary African Union Summit in Addis Ababa ... AU Leaders Fail to Choose Top Official |
 The Guardian |
Syria: Army retakes Damascus suburbs - live updates
The Guardian 9.58am: In the FT, Roula Khalaf writes that Saudi Arabia is becoming an increasingly significant player in the international community's response to events in Syria: By withdrawing Saudi members from the team of Arab monitors, a decision that was ... 'Urban war': Syrian troops reportedly seize Damascus suburbs from rebels UN considers resolution amid reports of heavy fighting in Syria Syria Activists Report Gunfire in Damascus Suburbs |
 The Hindu |
Syria Activists Report Gunfire in Damascus Suburbs
ABC News Syrian activists report hearing gunfire and explosions in suburbs of Damascus as the country's conflict moves ever closer to the capital. Monday's reports by the Local Coordination Committees, an opposition group, could not be independently confirmed. Syrian army returns to Damascus suburbs 'Urban war': Syrian troops reportedly seize Damascus suburbs from rebels Syrian troops shell rebellious areas near capital |
 BBC News |
Syrian army returns to Damascus suburbs
BBC News The Syrian army is reported to have regained control of some Damascus suburbs recently held by rebel forces. Huge deployments of troops and tanks were used, and the suburb of Saqba is still under bombardment, activists say. The rebel Free Syrian Army ... 'Urban war': Syrian troops reportedly seize Damascus suburbs from rebels Syrian troops shell rebellious areas near capital Activists: Assad's forces regain Damascus suburbs |
