Ticking clock, rising Israeli fears and the price of gas push Iran to top of ... - Washington Post

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Ticking clock, rising Israeli fears and the price of gas push Iran to top of ... Washington Post WASHINGTON â€" The prospect of conflict with Iran has eclipsed Afghanistan as the key national security issue with head-spinning speed. After years of bad blood and an international impasse over Iran's disputed nuclear program, why does the threat of war ... EU asks India to pressure Iran over nuclear program: reportReuters India Lifts Imports of Iran's OilWall Street Journal US and Israel Split on Speed of Iran ThreatNew York Times Atlanta Journal Constitution -Ynetnews all 1,298 news articles »

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UN rights chief says action on Syria urgent - Reuters

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UN rights chief says action on Syria urgent Reuters By Patrick Worsnip | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday the Arab League chief told him he intends to revive an Arab League monitoring mission in Syria, which has collapsed amid continuing violence there. UN Chief: Arab League Mission to Return to SyriaVoice of America UN's Ban says Arab League mission to Syria may resumeBBC News Ban condemns Syrian 'brutality' in Homs, warns worse may comeCNN International Washington Post -Africasia all 180 news articles »

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US and Israel Split on Ways to Deter Iran - New York Times

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US and Israel Split on Ways to Deter Iran New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Amid mounting tensions over whether Israel will carry out a military strike against Iran's nuclear program, the United States and Israel remain at odds over a fundamental question: whether Iran's crucial nuclear facilities are about to ... India Proposes Bartering Wheat for Oil From Iran, Times SaysBloomberg At the Pentagon and in Israel, plans show the difficulties of an Iran strikeWashington Post Iran: US assets ban "antagonistic," will have no impactReuters USA TODAY -Fox News -Wall Street Journal all 1,160 news articles »

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UN Chief: Arab League Mission to Return to Syria - Voice of America

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UN Chief: Arab League Mission to Return to Syria Voice of America February 08, 2012 UN Chief: Arab League Mission to Return to Syria Margaret Besheer | United Nations The UN Secretary-General said Wednesday that the Arab League has asked for UN help in sending its observer mission back to Syria, where the bloody ... UN's Ban says Arab League mission to Syria may resumeBBC News UN's Ban says Arab League to revive Syria missionReuters Ban condemns Syrian 'brutality' in Homs, warns worse may comeCNN International RIA Novosti -AFP -Washington Post all 161 news articles »

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Aleppo, Syria, long loyal to the government, appears to waver - Los Angeles Times

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Aleppo, Syria, long loyal to the government, appears to waver Los Angeles Times The nation's second-largest city looks increasingly divided over the uprising. Major unrest there would be a significant blow to President Bashar Assad. A supporter of Syrian President Bashar Assad holds a portrait of him near the Turkish-Syrian border ... Syria's Homs bombarded again, Turks push for solutionReuters Activists Say Syrian Troops Kill 50 in HomsVoice of America Official: Canada protests Russian arms support to Syrian regimeWashington Post Hindustan Times -ABC News -New York Times all 3,256 news articles »

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Syria's Homs bombarded again, Turks push for solution - Reuters

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Syria's Homs bombarded again, Turks push for solution Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assad's forces bombarded the Syrian city for a fourth day, opposition sources said on Thursday, worsening the humanitarian situation and ... Activists Say Syrian Troops Kill 50 in HomsVoice of America Russia Defends Its Diplomacy in Syria Amid Accounts of Escalating ViolenceNew York Times EU Threatens New Sanctions on SyriaABC News The Hindu -The Associated Press all 3,275 news articles »

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Canada protests Russian arms support to Syria - The Associated Press

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Canada protests Russian arms support to Syria The Associated Press TORONTO (AP) â€" A senior Canadian government official says Canada lodged a formal protest with Russia for supplying arms to the Assad regime in Syria. The official said Wednesday Canada's embassy in Moscow delivered a protest note to the Russian foreign ... US mulls humanitarian aid, new coalition for SyriaReuters City of Homs becomes focus of Syria's uprisingBoston.com Dozens die as Syrian tanks shell city of HomsIrish Times Toronto Star -The Independent all 3,214 news articles »

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US mulls humanitarian aid, new coalition for Syria - Reuters

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US mulls humanitarian aid, new coalition for Syria Reuters | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States hopes to meet soon with international partners to consider how to halt Syria's violence and provide humanitarian aid to civilians under attack from their own government, US officials said on Wednesday. City of Homs becomes focus of Syria's uprisingmsnbc.com Turkey Wants International Conference on SyriaVoice of America EU threatens new sanctions on SyriaAtlanta Journal Constitution Pakistan Daily Times -Reuters Africa all 3,395 news articles »

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White House: Focused on next steps to solve Syrian crisis - Reuters

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White House: Focused on next steps to solve Syrian crisis Reuters | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States hopes to meet soon with international partners to consider how to halt violence in Syria and provide humanitarian aid, the White House said on Wednesday. "In the coming days we will continue our very active ... On the front lines with the Free Syrian ArmyCNN City of Homs becomes hub of Syria's uprisingUSA TODAY Syrian opposition seeks to calm forces divideFinancial Times Voice of America -Washington Post -CBC.ca all 3,246 news articles »

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India played neutral as Nasheed's men sought military intervention - The Hindu

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India played neutral as Nasheed's men sought military intervention The Hindu Fearing for the personal liberty of the deposed Maldives President, Mohamed Nasheed, close aides said some of his Ministers had sought Indian military assistance when the “coup” was under way on Tuesday but none came. “Some Cabinet Ministers told us ... Ex-president's allies riot in MaldivesUSA TODAY Maldives Protests Spread After Leader OustedVoice of America Violence in Maldives after president forced outABC Online Daily Mail -AFP all 2,231 news articles »

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Turkey Wants International Conference on Syria - Voice of America

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Turkey Wants International Conference on Syria Voice of America February 08, 2012 Turkey Wants International Conference on Syria Dorian Jones | Istanbul Turkey is calling for renewed international efforts to end bloodshed in neighboring Syria, where a government assault on the city of Homs, a center of dissent, ... City of Homs becomes hub of Syria's uprisingUSA TODAY White House: Focused on next steps to solve SyrianReuters As Russia Pushes Diplomacy, Syrian Forces Are Said to Pound HomsNew York Times msnbc.com -The Associated Press -CBS News all 3,057 news articles »

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Ex-president's allies riot in Maldives, seize police posts - USA TODAY

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Ex-president's allies riot in Maldives, seize police posts USA TODAY MALE, Maldives (AP) â€" Supporters of the Maldives former president rioted through the streets of the capital and seized some remote police stations Wednesday to demand his reinstatement, as the country's new leader appealed for an end to the political ... Maldives Rocked by Protests After Coup; 2 DieWall Street Journal India played neutral as Nasheed's men sought military interventionThe Hindu Maldives president says he was forced to resign at gunpointThe Guardian The Press Association -Hindustan Times all 2,228 news articles »

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Pentagon draws up 'internal review' as US searches for way to stop Syria killing - The Guardian

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Pentagon draws up 'internal review' as US searches for way to stop Syria killing The Guardian The Pentagon is drawing up contingency plans for intervention in Syria that include military action, as the Obama administration casts around for a more effective strategy to stop the regime in Damascus carrying out violence its own people. Assad takes a page out of Russia's book in his war against rebelsHaaretz Syria: Homs residents 'requested army intervention'Telegraph.co.uk Turkey urges aid for Homs, Syria conferenceReuters The Hindu -TIME -Christian Science Monitor all 16,494 news articles »

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Russia says it offers alternative path to peace in Syria - Christian Science Monitor

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Russia says it offers alternative path to peace in Syria Christian Science Monitor Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said he convinced Assad to make concessions, but Russian experts say his visit to Damascus was more about saving face for Russia than ending the violence. By Fred Weir, Correspondent / February 8, 2012 Russian Foreign ... Turkey urges aid for Homs, Syria conferenceReuters Inside Homs: 'We are seriously dying here. It is really war'The Guardian EU Set for New Syria SanctionsTIME Wall Street Journal -BusinessWeek -Voice of America all 16,301 news articles »

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Syrian Troops Pound Homs as Russia Warns Against Intervention - Voice of America

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Syrian Troops Pound Homs as Russia Warns Against Intervention Voice of America February 08, 2012 Syrian Troops Pound Homs as Russia Warns Against Intervention VOA News Syrian troops are continuing their assault on the protest hub of Homs, reportedly killing dozens of civilians, as Russia said the world faces a growing "cult of ... Press sceptical on Lavrov's Syria visitBBC News Turkey says world must support Syrian peopleJerusalem Post EU threatens new sanctions on SyriaThe Associated Press Reuters all 2,436 news articles »

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Maldives leader calls for unity gov't amid rioting - The Associated Press

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Maldives leader calls for unity gov't amid rioting The Associated Press MALE, Maldives (AP) â€" Supporters of the Maldives former president rioted through the streets to demand his reinstatement Wednesday, after the new leader appealed for unity to end the political turmoil roiling this Indian Ocean island nation. Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed was 'forced out'BBC News Riots follow ouster of Maldives presidentCBS News Party: Former Maldives president beatenCNN TIME -Christian Science Monitor -Reuters all 1,957 news articles »

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Maldives president asks for unity while rioting rages on - Christian Science Monitor

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Maldives president asks for unity while rioting rages on Christian Science Monitor Backers of the Maldives former president clashed with police while the country's new leader sought to bring unity to government after months of turmoil. By Hussain Sinan & Krishan Francis, Associated Press / February 8, 2012 Maldivian policemen chase ... Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed was 'forced out'BBC News Maldives leader calls for unity gov't amid riotingThe Associated Press Tear gas fired at Maldives protesters after leader ousted "at gunpoint"Reuters The Guardian -Voice of America -Wall Street Journal all 1,911 news articles »

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EU threatens new sanctions on Syria - Fox News

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EU threatens new sanctions on Syria Fox News BEIRUT -- The European Union will impose harsher sanctions on Syria, a senior EU official said Wednesday, as Russia tried to broker talks between the vice president and the opposition to calm violence. Activists reported at least 50 killed in military ... Turkey Calls for a Broad Coalition to End 'Intolerable' Violence in SyriaBloomberg Nearly 50 die overnight in HomsTelegraph.co.uk EU threatens Syria with tougher sanctionsCBS News all 15,517 news articles »

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Turkey Wants Syria Pressure Group - Wall Street Journal

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Turkey Wants Syria Pressure Group Wall Street Journal By JOE PARKINSON ISTANBULâ€"Turkey said Wednesday that it was seeking to form an international grouping on Syria "as soon as possible," to coordinate policy between regional players and world powers after a United Nations Security Council resolution to ... UN rights chief says action on Syria urgentReuters EU threatens new sanctions on SyriaThe Associated Press No Libya play for the West in SyriaCNN New York Times -CBS News all 15,466 news articles »

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As Russia Pushes Diplomacy, Syrian Forces Are Said to Pound Homs - New York Times

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As Russia Pushes Diplomacy, Syrian Forces Are Said to Pound Homs New York Times MOSCOWâ€"Fresh from talks with President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Russia's foreign minister announced on Wednesday that Syria's vice president would seek to open talks with opposition forces in the country and called on Western and Arab leaders to ... EU set to adopt new sanctions against SyriaThe Associated Press Russia says Syria's President Bashar Assad has asked his VP to lead talks with ...Washington Post Syria Troops Continue Homs Assault, Killing ScoresWall Street Journal Voice of America -Reuters all 14,988 news articles »

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Homs under assault, Russia unbending on Syria - Jerusalem Post

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Homs under assault, Russia unbending on Syria Jerusalem Post By REUTERS 02/08/2012 12:37 Pro-Assad militia kills three families in Homs, 47 dead overnight in Homs, say activists; Lavrov urges cooperation with Assad. AMMAN- Syrian forces thrusting into the rebellious city of Homs on Wednesday killed at least 67 ... Syrian Activists Say Troops Continue Deadly Homs AssaultVoice of America Syria Troops Continue Homs Assault, Killing ScoresWall Street Journal Syria: Homs under 'heaviest' shelling yetBBC News Reuters -The Associated Press -CBS News all 14,470 news articles »

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Syrian Activists Say Troops Continue Deadly Homs Assault - Voice of America

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Syrian Activists Say Troops Continue Deadly Homs Assault Voice of America February 08, 2012 Syrian Activists Say Troops Continue Deadly Homs Assault VOA News Syrian activists say government troops have killed dozens of civilians in Homs, continuing a months-long siege of the city that has been a hub of protests against ... Syria: Homs under 'heaviest' shelling yetBBC News The siege of Homs: scores killed in fifth day of shellingThe Guardian Syrian Forces Said to Renew Assault on HomsNew York Times msnbc.com -Telegraph.co.uk -The Associated Press all 14,433 news articles »

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Syria: 'Dozens killed' in renewed Homs shelling - BBC News

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Syria: 'Dozens killed' in renewed Homs shelling BBC News The Syrian city of Homs has come under renewed bombardment for the fifth day running with troops moving closer to opposition controlled areas. Activists say more than 40 people have died as a result of the new shelling, but this is difficult to verify. Scores killed in shelling of Syrian city of HomsThe Associated Press Russia claims Assad promised 'end to violence'Jerusalem Post Assad militia kills 3 families in Syria's Homs: groupReuters Telegraph.co.uk all 14,403 news articles »

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Syrian forces kill at least 47 civilians in Homs, activists say - Haaretz

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Syrian forces kill at least 47 civilians in Homs, activists say Haaretz Violence comes after Russian FM said that Syrian President Bashar Assad wants a peaceful resolution to the unrest in his country. Armored forces loyal to President Bashar Assad killed at least 47 civilians as they thrust into Homs on Wednesday, ... Russia UN veto on Syria aimed at crushing West's crusadeReuters Scores killed in shelling of Syrian city of HomsThe Associated Press Russia makes diplomacy effort in Syria crisisBoston Globe all 14,352 news articles »

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