 Globe and Mail | Egypt Defies US by Setting Trial for 19 Americans on Criminal Charges New York Times CAIRO â€" Egypt's military-led government said Sunday that it would put 19 Americans and two dozen others on trial in a politically charged criminal investigation into the foreign financing of nonprofit groups that has shaken the 30-year alliance between ... Egypt to try 19 Americans in case straining ties |
 BBC News | Syria crisis: China defends veto of UN resolution BBC News Chinese state-run media have defended Beijing's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's crackdown on anti-government protesters. China's top newspapers said the Western push for a regime change in Syria was erroneous, citing previous campaigns in ... Hillary Clinton warns of 'brutal civil war' in Syria Clinton Calls for 'Immense Pressure' on Assad After UN Veto PM takes aim at China, Russia over Syria |
 Fox News | Obama says Israel and the US will find a 'diplomatic solution' to Iran nuke issue Fox News WASHINGTON â€" 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 foes alike that the ... Israel Is Not Preparing Iran Attack, Obama Says No Israel decision on attacking Iran: Obama Israel 'undecided on Iran attack' |
 Wall Street Journal | US, France hint at bolstering Syrian opposition Jerusalem Post By OREN KESSLER AND REUTERS 02/06/2012 05:29 Clinton: Russian, Chinese obstructionism a 'travesty'; Hezbollah vows it won't let Assad fall; Russia's Lavrov heads to Damascus tomorrow. By Mike Segar/Reuters Western and Arab countries responded with ... Plea for international community to act on Syria US Steps Up Pressure to Oust Assad Syrian Unrest After a Failure of Diplomacy |
 Los Angeles Times | Israel's intentions toward Iran remain unclear Los Angeles Times Analysts differ on whether Israel's threat of a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities is a bluff to spur tougher sanctions, or a real warning. A worker rides a bike in front of the reactor building at the Bushehr nuclear power plant near Bushehr ... US and Israel working together on Iran, says Obama Obama says no Israel decision on Iran attack Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix |
 BBC News | US and Israel working together on Iran, says Obama BBC News The US is working closely with Israel to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama has said. He told NBC he believed Israel had not yet decided how to deal with the issue, amid reports that Israel may strike Iran as early as ... Israelis face growing threats in Middle East Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix When Talk of War Transcends Idle Chatter |
 USA TODAY | Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix Reuters By Laura MacInnis and Parisa Hafezi | WASHINGTON/TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran and made clear he does not want to see more conflict in the ... Obama: US prefers to use diplomacy with Iran Obama Doesn't Think Israel Has Decided About Iran Obama: US and Israel 'in lockstep' to stop Iran becoming nuclear power |
 Sydney Morning Herald | UN veto 'gives Assad a licence to kill' Sydney Morning Herald US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton describes Russia and China's veto of a resolution aimed at resolving Syrian unrest.as a "travesty". SYRIANS were bracing for yet more violence overnight, fearful the failure of a second UN resolution calling for ... Army Defector Promises Fight to Free Syria Fears of civil war in Syria after peace plan is vetoed Rival demonstrators face off at Russian Embassy |
 CTV.ca | Army Defector Promises Fight to Free Syria TIME By AP / BASSEM MROUE and LEE KEATH Sunday, Feb. 05, 2012 (BEIRUT) â€" The commander of rebel Syrian soldiers said Sunday there is no choice but to use military force to drive President Bashar Assad's regime from power as fears mounted that government ... U.S. proposes international coalition against Syria after U.N. veto Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria US floats coalition against Syria |
Globe and Mail | NGO worker cases sent to Egypt court in funding row Reuters By Edmund Blair and Marwa Awad | CAIRO (Reuters) - The cases of 40 foreign and Egyptian activists, including 19 Americans subject to travel bans over their work for pro-democracy and other groups, have been referred to court, judicial sources said ... Egypt files criminal charges against NGO workers, including 19 Americans Egypt to prosecute 43 NGO workers Egypt sends American workers to trial |
 CTV.ca | US floats coalition against Syria CBS News Ali Alsayed, 18, of Syria, demonstrates in front of the White House in Washington Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. President Barack Obama's call on Saturday for the UN Security Council to stand up against the Syrian regime's "relentless brutality" was rebuffed ... Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria After UN veto, US floats coalition on Syria William Hague accuses Russia and China as Syria heads toward 'civil war' |
CTV.ca | Syria Veto 'Outrageous' Says UN Envoy Susan Rice NPR For nearly a year, Syria's government has sustained a violent crackdown against opposition protesters. The international community has struggled to agree on a unified response, and on Saturday, the latest effort to bring pressure on Syria's leaders ... Syria unrest: West angry at UN veto by Russia and China US puts pressure on Assad to quit After UN veto, US floats Syria coalition |
 CBC.ca | US seeks alliance to back Syria opposition; rebels say only force can oust ... Washington Post BEIRUT â€" The United States proposed an international coalition to support Syria's opposition Sunday after Russia and China blocked a UN attempt to end nearly 11 months of bloodshed, raising fears that violence will escalate. Rebel soldiers said force ... Vetoes to Inflame Syrian Conflict After UN veto, US floats coalition on Syria Arab League to pursue efforts |
 The Guardian | Syria on brink of civil war as diplomacy fails to dislodge Assad The Guardian For Syria's president, it was business as usual, even as his country experienced one of its most dramatic and violent moments. On Saturday, Bashar al-Assad was at work in his heavily guarded Damascus palace. On Sunday, he celebrated a Muslim holiday as ... Clinton Seeks Anti-Assad Coalition Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria Clinton Calls for 'Immense Pressure' on Syria's Assad Following Veto at UN |
 The Guardian | Egypt to prosecute Americans in NGO probe Washington Post CAIRO â€" The Egyptian government intends to prosecute at least 40 people, including some US citizens, as part of an investigation into nongovernmental organizations that receive foreign funding, state media reported Sunday. The announcement came a day ... Egypt to charge 43 over NGOs Egypt to put foreign NGO workers on trial over 'banned activity' claims Cairo protesters demand early vote |
 USA TODAY | Egypt sends American workers to trial USA TODAY CAIRO (AP) â€" Egyptian investigating judges on Sunday referred 43 non-governmental organization workers, including 19 Americans, to trial before a criminal court for allegedly being involved in banned activities and illegally receiving foreign funds. Egypt to prosecute Americans in NGO probe Egypt Violence Enters 4th Day Egypt Sends 43 NGO Workers to Trial Over Funds |
 Christian Science Monitor | Syria next steps: With diplomacy stalled, escalation expected Christian Science Monitor Vetoes by Russia and China at the United Nations Security Council leaves few diplomatic options available to stem the violence in Syria. By Nicholas Blanford, Correspondent / February 5, 2012 Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar Jaafari is ... Syria crisis: Hillary Clinton calls UN veto travesty' UN Chief Condemns Syria Resolution Veto Clinton calls for 'friends of democratic Syria' to unite against President Assad |
 The Guardian | Opposition group calls for strike as Syrian violence grows CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- After world leaders decried the UN Security Council's failure to pass a resolution on Syria, reports of violence surged once again in the besieged country. At least 22 people were killed in Syria on Sunday, according to ... Arabs, Turkey criticize veto of Syria resolution Clinton calls for 'friends of Syria' to unite against leader Assad's regime Syria resolution: The diplomatic train-wreck |
 BBC News | Syria resolution: The diplomatic train-wreck BBC News By Jonathan Marcus BBC Diplomatic Correspondent International efforts to bring pressure to bear on President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria have collapsed in acrimony. The decision by Russia and China to veto an Arab League-inspired resolution at ... Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Syria Chief army defector promises fight to free Syria Syria's murderous regime is doomed, says defiant William Hague |
 Globe and Mail | Fury in West after Russia, China block UN action on Syria msnbc.com Activists are describing it as the single deadliest day in the 11-month Syrian uprising as hundreds are killed during a barrage of mortar fire in the city of Homs. NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin reports. By msnbc.com staff and news services Western and Arab ... Syria: UN veto gives Assad licence to kill - opposition Moscow Support for Assad Well-Calculated Russia, China veto UN action on Syria; opposition group calls for strike |
 BBC News | Syria: UN veto gives Assad 'licence to kill' - opposition BBC News Russia and China have handed Syria's government a "licence to kill", say opposition activists, after the two countries vetoed a UN resolution. The Syrian National Council, an opposition umbrella group, urged Moscow and Beijing to change their minds. Why China, Russia won't condemn Syrian regime Syria: Russia and China's resolution veto shames UN, says William Hague Syrian state newspaper welcomes Russian-Chinese veto, says crackdown to continue |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Syria: Russia blames West over resolution veto Telegraph.co.uk Russia on Sunday blamed Western powers for the UN Security Council's failure to pass a resolution condemning the violence in Syria, saying they had failed to make an additional effort for a consensus. Days of tortuous negotiations led to a final act of ... Syria unrest: West deplores UN veto by Russia and China Syrian Newspaper Welcomes UN Veto Russia's UN Veto on Syria Measure Gives Assad 'License to Kill' |
 The Hindu | Russians stage rival protests over Putin Times of India Tens of thousands of Russians defied bitter cold to demand fair elections in a march against Vladimir Putin's 12-year rule, while supporters of the prime minister staged a rival rally drawing comparable numbers. MOSCOW: Tens of thousands of Russians ... Dueling demonstrations held in Moscow In Biting Cold, Protesters Pack the Center of Moscow Thousands Rally Against Putin |
BBC News | Syria unrest: West deplores UN veto by Russia and China BBC News Western nations have deplored the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria on anti-government protests. The US said the veto was "shameful", while Britain said it "lets the Syrian people down". Only Putin can decide if - and when - Assad will step down US 'disgusted' at Russia, China UNSC veto on Syria Russia, China veto UN plan for Syria |
