 Telegraph.co.uk | Maldives installs new president amid coup allegations Reuters By C. Bryson Hull | MALE (Reuters) - The Maldives, one of the world's most renowned tourist destinations, installed a new president after the man credited with bringing democracy to the Indian Ocean islands resigned, apparently under military pressure ... Judge held by Nasheed released Amid Outcry, President of Maldives Steps Down Stay away from violence: Ban to Maldivians |
 BBC News | Syria opposition dismisses Assad assurances BBC News Syria's opposition has dismissed assurances that President Bashar al-Assad is committed to ending the violence sweeping the country. Mr Assad told visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov he was prepared to co-operate with plans for stability. No Libya play for the West in Syria Russian deal to end uprising in Syria keep Assad in power Russia's Lavrov seeks peace in Syria as forces bombard Homs |
 Los Angeles Times | US, allies weigh options in Syria Los Angeles Times With President Bashar Assad refusing to cede power, US options include arming Syrian rebels or looking the other way if others do. Some foresee a proxy war. Members of the rebel Free Syrian Army train outside Idlib, northern Syria. US not considering arming Syrian opposition For rebel-held Syrian towns, constant funerals US: No Arms for Syria Rebels, but Maybe Aid |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Syria - No Libya play for the West CNN By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) -- Amid growing outrage over civilian casualties in Syria, there are ever more urgent calls to aid -- or at least protect -- the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. There is renewed talk of creating safe havens and ... Russian Envoy Calls Syria Visit 'Very Productive' Russia says Assad wants dialogue; Syria keeps shelling as nations recall envoys Russia Pushes Syria Reforms as Bloodshed Mounts |
 CTV.ca | Making Partnership Between Fatah and Hamas Work for U.S. and Israel: View Bloomberg The news that the mainstream Palestinian group Fatah has agreed to form a unity government with the militantly Islamist Hamas may move some to dismay. Although there are ample reasons for that reaction, this development may also present an opportunity. Who is Hamas? 5 questions about the Palestinian militant group. Is Hamas trying to change its stripes? Gaza's Hamas would cede power to Abbas government |
 ABC News | Maldives Leader Quits After Protests; VP Sworn In ABC News The first democratically elected president of the Maldives resigned Tuesday and was replaced by his vice president after the police and army clashed in the streets of the island nation amid protests over the arrest of a top judge. Maldives president steps down after protests grow Maldives VP sworn in, president quit after protests Maldives president quits after police mutiny, protests |
 TIME | China's UN Veto on Syria May Not Hurt Ties With Gulf Oil Nations BusinessWeek By Flavia Krause-Jackson Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- China's decision to join Russia in blocking United Nations action on Syria may carry little risk of economic reprisals from Persian Gulf states, the major oil suppliers that pushed to condemn the Assad ... China's UN Veto on Syria May Not Hurt Relations With Persian Gulf Nations Russian Envoy Calls Syria Visit 'Very Productive' Syria uprising: February 7 as it happened |
 The Express Tribune | Pakistani fishermen reel in 40-foot whale shark CBS News Pakistani fishermen use cranes to pull the carcass of a whale shark from the waters at a fish harbour in Karachi on February 7, 2012. The 40-feet whale, weighing about 6-7 tons, was found dead in Arabian Sea in the port city of Karachi. 40-foot long dead whale sold at Rs 1.7m Cranes lift monster whale shark in Karachi, Pakistan Cranes struggle to 'fish' out dead shark from Karachi sea |
 Telegraph.co.uk | US Skeptical of Assad Constitutional Offer to End Violence, Uprising Voice of America February 07, 2012 US Skeptical of Assad Constitutional Offer to End Violence, Uprising Scott Stearns | State Department Syria says it is drawing up a new constitution as government forces continue to bombard opponents of President Bashar al-Assad. Intervention in Syria will escalate, not stop the killing Syrians reportedly fight for their lives as killings rise Russian Envoy Meets Syrian Leaders as Fighting Continues |
TIME | Turkey Debates Role in Possible Syria Intervention Voice of America February 07, 2012 Turkey Debates Role in Possible Syria Intervention Dorian Jones | Istanbul Turkey is hardening its stance against the Syrian leadership and its Western allies are increasingly looking to Ankara for efforts to help unseat Syrian ... Syrians reportedly fight for their lives as killings rise Russian Envoy Meets Syrian Leaders as Fighting Continues Russia claims Assad promised 'end to violence' |
 The Associated Press | Egypt's ruling generals play risky game with US The Associated Press CAIRO (AP) â€" Egypt's ruling generals are playing a risky game of brinkmanship by cracking down on American nonprofit groups that promote democracy, threatening a relationship with Washington that has brought the military billions of dollars in aid over ... Lawyer: US groups caught in Egypt aid dispute Lawyer: Egypt holding Americans over aid dispute Lawyer: US nonprofits caught in Egypt aid dispute |
 Wall Street Journal | Maldives President Resigns After Coup Wall Street Journal By TOM WRIGHT Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigned Tuesday after what government officials described as a coup by some police officers and opposition figures linked to his predecessor, who led the small island state for three decades. President quits after mutiny Maldives president quits after police mutiny, protests “I am not a person who wishes to rule with the use of power†|
 Globe and Mail | Palestinians slam selection of Abbas as PM in unity deal Jerusalem Post By KHALED ABU TOAMEH 02/07/2012 20:56 "This is a scandal not only because it violates the [Palestinian] Basic Law, but also because it turns Abbas into an autocrat with absolute powers," senior Fatah official says of unity deal with Hamas. Gaza's Hamas would cede power to Abbas government Palestinians announce agreement for unity government Gaza's Hamas says ready to cede power to Abbas |
 The Hindu | Maldives president quits after police mutiny, protests Reuters * President quits after weeks of protests and police mutiny * Aide says president ousted in a "coup" * President said to have asked India for assistance * New president says rule of law established (Adds president's address; comment by Britain's ... Opposition takes over Maldives television after president resigns Maldives President Quits Amid Protests New Maldives leader Waheed Hassan vows calm transition |
 Globe and Mail | Maldives President Quits Amid Protests New York Times NEW DELHI â€" President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives resigned on Tuesday after weeks of mounting protests and an apparent police mutiny. Some of Mr. Nasheed's allies claimed that the events amounted to a coup orchestrated by supporters of his ... New Maldives leader Waheed Hassan vows calm transition Riots Oust Maldives President; VP Sworn In Maldives president resigns amid protests |
 Christian Science Monitor | Trouble in paradise: Maldives president steps down amid protests (+video) Christian Science Monitor In the archipelago nation known for its beach resorts, Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed was forced to resign after the military clashed with protesting police dissidents. By Hussain Sinan, Associated Press / February 7, 2012 Maldives soldiers (l.) ... Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns amid unrest Maldives president resigns after weeks of protest Maldives president quits after mutiny on paradise islands |
Christian Science Monitor | Trouble in paradise: Maldives president steps down amid protests Christian Science Monitor In the archipelago nation known for its beach resorts, Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed was forced to resign after the military clashed with protesting police dissidents. By Hussain Sinan, Associated Press / February 7, 2012 Maldives soldiers (l.) ... Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns amid unrest Maldives president quits after mutiny on paradise islands Maldives President Resigns After Police Mutiny |
 ABC News | Iran Calls New US Sanctions 'Psychological War' ABC News Iran has dismissed the new US sanctions on Tehran, with the Foreign Ministry spokesman saying Tuesday they are part of a "psychological war" meant to sow discontent among Iranians and insisting the measures would not halt the country's nuclear program. Sanctions won't effect Iran's nuclear policy Iran shrugs off latest US sanctions, trade suffers Iran Dismisses New US Sanctions as 'Psychological Warfare' |
 BBC News | Middle East press uncertain on Palestinian unity deal BBC News Media commentators in the Middle East have expressed both hope and doubt about the agreement between the two main Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, on the formation of a national unity government. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will ... Israel slams Hamas deal Palestinian government welcomes unity deal Abbas's choice 'peace or Hamas' |
 New York Times | Syria Renews Bombardment as US Closes Embassy and Russia Sends Envoys New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" With the city of Homs reported under renewed bombardment, a senior Russian envoy opened talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday, news reports said, a day after the United States closed its embassy in Syria in the face of ... Syrian forces bombard Homs, Lavrov arrives for talks Syria crisis: Russia's Sergei Lavrov meets Assad Syria uprising: latest |
 BBC News | Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns amid unrest BBC News Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has resigned after weeks of demonstrations and a mutiny by some police officers. In an address on state TV, he said it would be "better for the country in the current situation" if he stood down. Maldives president quits amid protest Maldives president quits after mutiny on paradise islands Maldives President Quits Amid Protests |
 The Hindu | Maldives president resigns after police revolt CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The idyllic tourist destination of the Maldives descended into violence and political chaos Tuesday after a revolt by police officers led to the resignation of the country's first democratically elected president in ... Maldives President Resigns After Coup Maldive president resigns following protests Maldives president resigns amid protests |
 The Guardian | Maldives president quits amid protest USA TODAY MALE, Maldives (AP) â€" Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed announced his resignation Tuesday following weeks of public protests over his controversial order to arrest a senior judge. Nasheed presented his resignation in a nationally televised address ... Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns amid unrest Fate of Maldives president unclear as police mutiny Maldives president quits after weeks of protest |
 The Hindu | Ban to Abbas: Gov't with Hamas shouldn't stop peace talks Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF 02/07/2012 10:06 UN chief calls PA president after reconciliation deal signed with Hamas in Qatar, tells Abbas to remain engaged with Israel. By Reuters Reconciliation between Palestinian Fatah and Hamas factions should not be seen ... 'Palestinian reconciliation an internal matter' Unity Deal Brings Risks for Abbas and Israel Palestinians take step toward unity |
