 IBNLive.com | More Than 200 Rescued After Ferry Sinks Off Papua New Guinea New York Times HONG KONG รข€" More than 200 survivors have been pulled from the ocean on Thursday after a ferry sank off the coast of Papua New Guinea earlier in the day, a rescue official said. Ships and aircraft frantically scrambled to find the remaining passengers ... Passenger ferry sinks off Papua New Guinea Ferry Sinks off Papua New Guinea With 350 Aboard Many feared dead after ferry sinks off Papua New Guinea |
 Telegraph.co.uk | US and allies plan to give Afghanistan forces lead role in 2013 Los Angeles Times By announcing a specific timetable, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is hoping to head off a push by military allies to pull out their Afghan forces more quickly. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, right, head of the transition commission, inspects an Afghan ... Taliban vows to retake Afghanistan: report Sacrifices in vain on the Afghanistan war path Taliban Captives Dispute US View on Afghanistan War |
 Los Angeles Times | Russian holds firm against military intervention in Syria Los Angeles Times UN diplomats say they have made progress on a Security Council resolution, but challenges remain. About 70 more deaths are reported in Syria. A Syrian woman injured in government shelling in the Rastan area of Homs province stands at the entrance of ... Diplomats at UN Haggle With Russia Toward a Compromise on Syria UN Security Council Narrows Differences on Syria Resolution Diplomats: Progress on Syria Resolution at UN |
 CTV.ca | Egypt soccer violence kills 74, fans turn on army Reuters By Yusri Mohamed | PORT SAID, Egypt (Reuters) - Seventy-four people were killed when supporters clashed at an Egyptian soccer match, prompting fans and politicians on Thursday to turn on the ruling army for failing to prevent the deadliest incident ... Egypt soccer match brawl leaves at least 73 dead Scores dead after Egypt soccer match Egypt Soccer Game Riot Kills More Than 70 |
 BBC News | Diplomats say progress made in UN talks on Syria BBC News Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council have said progress has been made in discussions over a resolution on the crisis in Syria. The British envoy Mark Lyall Grant said a vote could be held in the next few days but added "we are not there ... UN Security Council Narrows Differences on Syria Resolution UN Security Council ambassadors claim progress in talks on Syria resolution Diplomats: Progress on Syria Resolution at UN |
 Telegraph.co.uk | UN Security Council ambassadors claim progress in talks on Syria resolution Washington Post UNITED NATIONS รข€" Diplomats claimed considerable progress Wednesday toward overcoming Russian objections to a UN Security Council resolution aimed at halting the violence in Syria, but demands that President Bashar Assad step aside remained a major ... Diplomats: Progress on Syria Resolution at UN Russia says will veto "unacceptable" Syria resolution Syria Fight Grows as UN Negotiates With Russia |
 New York Times | More Than 70 Killed in Mayhem at Soccer Match in Egypt New York Times CAIRO รข€" At least 73 people were killed in a brawl between rival groups of soccer fans after a match in the city of Port Said on Wednesday in the bloodiest episode of lawlessness since the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak one year ago. More than 70 dead in Egypt's worst soccer disaster Egypt soccer tragedy claims 73 lives and fans rumors (+video) Egyptian Soccer Game Riot Leaves 73 People Dead, Nile News Says |
 Christian Science Monitor | Egypt soccer tragedy claims 73 lives and fans rumors (+video) Christian Science Monitor At least 70 people died in a melee following a soccer match in Port Said, Egypt. The security failure is spawning rumors that the incident plays into the military's law-and-order appeal. By Dan Murphy, Staff writer / February 1, 2012 Egyptian fans set ... More than 70 Killed in Mayhem at Soccer Match in Egypt Egypt football violence leaves many dead in Port Said Report: 74 killed in clashes after Egypt soccer match |
 Globe and Mail | Egypt soccer fans rush field after game, 74 dead The Associated Press CAIRO (AP) รข€" At least 74 people were killed and 248 injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday following an upset victory by the home team over Egypt's top club, setting off clashes and a stampede as riot ... At least 73 dead after Egypt soccer match Egypt soccer tragedy claims 73 lives and fans rumors Egypt riot is latest example of soccer-related violence |
 CTV.ca | At Least 73 Killed in Egypt Soccer Riot Voice of America February 01, 2012 At Least 73 Killed in Egypt Soccer Riot VOA News Egyptian health ministry officials say at least 73 people were killed and hundreds of others injured Wednesday in violence following a soccer match in the northern city of Port Said, ... Egypt soccer tragedy claims 73 lives and fans rumors Egyptian soccer riot: Death toll at 73 Egypt soccer fans rush field after game, 73 dead |
 BBC News | Egypt football violence leaves many dead in Port Said BBC News At least 73 people have been killed in clashes between rival fans following a football match in the Egyptian city of Port Said, state television reports. The deaths occurred as supporters invaded the pitch after a match between top-tier clubs Masry and ... At Least 73 Killed in Egypt Soccer Riot More than 70 Killed in Egyptian Soccer Mayhem Report: 73 killed in clashes after Egypt soccer match |
 USA TODAY | Egyptian official: 73 dead, hundreds hurt in riots after soccer game CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Flares are thrown in the stadium during clashes that erupted after a football match between Egypt's Al-Ahly and Al-Masry teams in Port Said. Cairo (CNN) -- At least 73 people were killed when riots broke out after a soccer game ... At Least 73 Killed in Egypt Soccer Riot Egypt: 'At least 73' killed in Egypt football violence Egypt TV: 73 killed in clashes after soccer match |
 USA TODAY | Syrian opposition bold in face of Damascus retreat Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF 02/01/2012 19:53 Commander of Free Syria Army says Assad has lost about half of Syrian territory to rebels; 40 killed throughout country. By Reuters About half of Syrian territory is no longer under control of the regime of President ... Russia under intense pressure not to veto Syria resolution at UN Russia says UN must rule out Syria intervention UN Security Council envoys to discuss Syria debate |
 CBC.ca | Report shows Taliban POWs convinced of victory CBS News Former Taliban militants hold their weapons during a joining ceremony with the Afghan government in Herat, west of Kabul, Afghanistan, Jan. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Hoshang Hashimi) KABUL, Afghanistan - The Taliban believe they will return to power after ... Taliban "poised to retake Afghanistan" after NATO pullout NATO report says Taliban captives are confident of victory Afghan Taliban deny they're ready to talk peace |
 The Hindu | Russia says UN must rule out Syria intervention Reuters By Steve Gutterman | MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it would veto any UN resolution on Syria that it finds unacceptable, after demanding any measure rule out military intervention to halt the bloodshed touched off by protests against ... UN Calls for End to Syria Violence Russian envoy reportedly says country would veto UN resolution on Syria it ... UN Urges Syria Accord to End Violence as Assad Forces Attack |
 CBC.ca | Russia Says Resolution on Syria Has No Chance of UN Approval Voice of America February 01, 2012 Russia Says Resolution on Syria Has No Chance of UN Approval A Russian diplomat says a Western and Arab-backed plan to resolve Syria's escalating government-rebel conflict has no chance of UN Security Council approval because Moscow ... Russian envoy reportedly says country would veto UN resolution on Syria it ... UN Urges Syria Accord to End Violence as Assad Forces Attack Russia predicts long Syria debate in UN Security Council |
CBC.ca | Russian envoy reportedly says country would veto UN resolution on Syria it ... Fox News Russia's envoy to the United Nations reportedly said Wednesday that the country would veto any UN resolution on Syria that it deemed unacceptable. Reuters reported that Russia would veto any draft resolution calling on President Bashar Al Assad to ... Graphic images flood out of Syria. Why no world uproar? UN Security Council at standstill on Syria, reports of deaths rise Russia demands Syria resolution rewrite |
CBC.ca | UN Security Council at standstill on Syria, reports of deaths rise CNN By the CNN Wire Staff United Nations (CNN) -- At least 48 people were killed across Syria Wednesday, opposition activists said, as diplomats at the United Nations prepare to debate once again how to respond to the mounting crisis in the country. Ban Says Security Council Understands 'Urgency' of Syria Situation Syria Troops Launch New Assault Near Capital West attempts to persuade Russia over Syria resolution |
 Globe and Mail | Secret NATO Taliban report revives Pakistan fears CNN By Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Supporters of a hardline pro-Taliban party chant slogans during a rally in Quetta, Pakistan, on January 13, 2011. Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- The Taliban in Afghanistan depend on Pakistan for support, even though they do not ... Leaked Report Alleges Pakistan is Helping Afghan Taliban NATO official: Military report shows Taliban POWs convinced of victory in ... Pakistan says it will back Afghan-led peace talks |
CBC.ca | Where is Syria crisis heading? CNN Ten months into the uprising in Syria, deadly clashes between opposition fighters and government forces have now spread to suburbs just 15 minutes from the heart of the capital Damascus. The opposition said heavy fighting continued Monday between ... Syria resolution has no chance, says Russia - live updates Russia Says 'No Chance' of UN Adopting Syria Resolution Timeline: Crackdown on protests in Syria |
 The Daily Star | Afghan Taliban deny plans for Saudi peace talks Reuters | KABUL (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban said on Wednesday that the hardline Islamist movement had no plans to hold preliminary peace talks with Afghanistan's government in Saudi Arabia. "We see Saudi Arabia with respect, because it is the centre of ... NATO Plays Down Report of Collaboration Between Taliban and Pakistan Taliban will take over from US and Nato in Afghanistan รข€" leaked US report Another Afghan soldier kills NATO service member |
 The Guardian | Syria resolution has no chance, says Russia - live updates The Guardian 9.55am: The British publisher Cannongate Books has denied reports that it has bought the rights to the memories of Suzanne Mubarak, wife of the deposed Egyptian leader. A spokeswoman said: "It's completely untrue. We don't know where they got the story ... Russian EU envoy sees no chance for Syria resolution Online and on streets, Syrian protesters face regime crackdown with humor ... Russia Warns Arab Leaders Against Pressing Syria 'Too Hard' |
The Hindu | Russian EU envoy: no chance for Syria resolution Jerusalem Post By REUTERS 02/01/2012 10:24 Draft is missing "clear clause ruling out... military intervention," says Chizhov, in latest sign that Russia could exercise veto. Russia's envoy to the European Union said on Wednesday he believes a Western-Arab draft UN ... Russia Warns Arab Leaders Against Pressing Syria 'Too Hard' Russia Warns Arab Leaders Against Pressing 'Too Hard' on Syria Arab League leaders say Syria not making democratic progress |
 BBC News | Pakistan helping Afghan Taliban - Nato BBC News The Taliban in Afghanistan are being directly assisted by Pakistani security services, according to a secret Nato report seen by the BBC. The leaked report, derived from thousands of interrogations, claims the Taliban remain defiant and have wide ... Another Afghan soldier kills NATO service member Taliban "poised to retake Afghanistan" after NATO pullout NATO: Man in Afghan army uniform kills service member |
