 CTV.ca | Syria's Homs under new deadly blitz Hindustan Times More than 80 people were killed in Syria on Thursday, most of them in a relentless blitz on the city of Homs, an attack US President Barack Obama decried as "outrageous bloodshed". Shelling erupted at daybreak, killing more than 50 civilians in the ... As Syria Strikes Kill Scores, Opposition Seeks Backing EU Calls On Russia To Rethink Syria Position Homs fears big push by Syrian tanks on stronghold |
 The Associated Press | UN official meeting with top Maldives leaders The Associated Press MALE, Maldives (AP) â€" A top UN official is meeting with the current and former presidents of the Maldives, trying to end the political stalemate in the Indian Ocean nation. Friday's meetings with UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs ... Ex-Leader of Maldives Faces Criminal Charges 2 Days After Stepping Down UN envoy arrives in Maldives for crisis talks UN envoy in Maldives, ex-president urges fresh polls |
 CBC.ca | Homs fears big push by Syrian tanks on stronghold Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - Tanks amassed outside opposition neighborhoods in Homs on Friday as Alawite-led forces bombarded the Syrian city for the fifth day and residents expected a major push to subdue the centre of revolt against ... Obama condemns onslaught on Homs World looks for ways to stop Syria's Assad Turkish foreign minister on US visit urges Syria peace meet |
 BBC News | Obama condemns onslaught on Homs BBC News President Barack Obama has described the Syrian army's mortar and rocket attacks in the city of Homs, as "outrageous bloodshed". One activist network said 110 people were killed in Homs on Thursday as the government continued a push aimed at crushing ... Activists: Assad Forces Kill 60 in Syria's Homs, Hospitals Overwhelmed Syria opposition reports more than 100 deaths in Homs Civilians bear the brunt of Syrian assault |
 CTV.ca | Drone Kills Pakistani Militant, Official Says New York Times PESHAWAR, Pakistan â€" A prominent Pakistani militant commander was killed in an American drone strike at a house in Pakistan's lawless northwest tribal region of North Waziristan on Thursday, a senior security official said. The militant, Badar Mansoor, ... Report: US drone-fired missiles suspected to have killed Al Qaeda's Pakistani ... US drone strike kills senior militant in Pakistan: officials US drone strike kills Al Qaeda-linked militant leader in Pakistan |
 Los Angeles Times | Maldives issues arrest warrant for ex-President Mohamed Nasheed Los Angeles Times It is unclear what charges the former Maldives president faces. The upheaval in the strategic Indian Ocean nation has sparked concern that China may exploit the unrest. Deposed Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed attends a meeting in Male, the capital. Police issue warrant for Maldives ex-president Maldives ex-president defiantly awaits arrest Maldives' 'paradise' image tarnished by violence |
CTV.ca | Civilians bear the brunt of Syrian assault CBS News The slaughter continues in Syria. The dictator there, Bashar al-Assad seems to have set out to destroy all opposition. His forces have surrounded Homs, a city the size of Philadelphia and the center of the 11-month rebellion. For a sixth day, ... Britain will use diplomacy with Syria, says Hague Suffering Deepens in Bombarded Syrian City of Homs Dozens More Die in Syrian Violence, Activists Say |
 ABC News | Suffering Deepens in Bombarded Syrian City of Homs ABC News Between blasts of rockets and mortar fire, Syrians used loudspeakers to call for blood donations and medical supplies Thursday in the stricken city of Homs, where a weeklong government offensive has created a deepening humanitarian crisis. Dozens More Die in Syrian Violence, Activists Say Homs Assault Escalates As Syrians Call for Help At least 137 reported killed as Syrian attacks escalate |
 New York Times | Dozens More Die in Syrian Violence, Activists Say New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" The embattled Syrian city of Homs remained under siege for a sixth day Thursday with sporadic tank shells ripping into contested neighborhoods, residents throughout the city cowering at home and medical supplies dwindling, ... Homs Assault Escalates As Syrians Call for Help At least 137 reported killed as Syrian attacks escalate 137 killed in Syria: 'Forces targeting those who help wounded' |
CTV.ca | At least 137 reported killed as Syrian attacks escalate CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A Syrian opposition group reported at least 137 deaths at the hands of government forces Thursday as President Bashar al-Assad escalated a brutal assault against an opposition that wants an end to his regime. Dozens More Die in Syrian Violence, Activists Say Suffering deepens in bombarded Syrian city of Homs Syrian troops bombard sealed-off suburb of Homs |
 Wall Street Journal | Homs Assault Escalates As Syrians Call for Help Wall Street Journal By CHARLES LEVINSON CAIROâ€"Syrian forces' deadly artillery assault on Homs continued for a sixth straight day Thursday, as the country's fractured opposition lobbied for international support ahead of an Arab League summit Sunday. Arabs to discuss joint UN-Arab mission to Syria Syrian Forces Pound Homs, Western Diplomacy Continues US rallies 'Friends of Syria' for meeting |
 CBC.ca | Don't harm ousted president, India tells Maldives Times of India India has asked the new regime in Maldives to ensure safety of ex-president Mohamed Nasheed, after an arrest warrant was put out for him on Thursday evening. NEW DELHI: Having rushed to welcome the new president of Maldives Dr Waheed, India is working ... US recognizes new government of Maldives Nasheed calm as he awaits arrest Maldives Court Issues Warrants for Former President |
 msnbc.com | Pak Qaida chief with J&K past killed in drone strike Times of India ISLAMABAD: Al-Qaida's chief in Pakistan, who once fought in Jammu and Kashmir, was among four terrorists killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan tribal region on Thursday. Badar Mansoor, a former commander of the banned ... Drone hit kills key al-Qaeda operative US drone strike kills Al Qaeda-linked militant leader in Pakistan Report: US drone-fired missiles suspected to have killed Al Qaeda's Pakistani ... |
 The Guardian | Maldives court issues arrest warrant for former president The Guardian The future of Mohammed Nasheed, the first democratically-elected president of the Maldives, appeared increasingly bleak on Thursday after a criminal court on the island nation issued a warrant for his arrest. Nasheed, who has been internationally ... Maldives Court Issues Warrants for Former President Political protests rock the Maldives Concerned about volatile situation, India to send official to defuse tensions |
 The Hindu | As many as 126 reported killed as Syrian attacks escalate CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A Syrian opposition group reported as many as 126 deaths at the hands of government forces Thursday as President Bashar al-Assad escalated a brutal assault against an opposition that wants an end to his regime. Syria crisis: Shelling 'kills dozens' in restive Homs Libya expels Syrian diplomatic mission Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment in Homs |
 ABC News | Israel Debates Possible Fallout From Attack on Iran Voice of America February 09, 2012 Israel Debates Possible Fallout From Attack on Iran Scott Bobb | Tel Aviv In recent months, Israeli leaders have stepped up their rhetoric about Iran's nuclear capabilities and increasingly are warning that Israel might attack Iranian ... 'Israel is aiding terror group to kill Iran's scientists' Iran turns to India for wheat as palm oil dries up Report: Israel's Mossad trained assassins of Iran nuclear scientists |
 The Guardian | Shells Target Syrian Flashpoint City Voice of America February 09, 2012 Shells Target Syrian Flashpoint City VOA News Syrian rights activists say government forces have continued their assault on the central city of Homs, killing at least 24 people in an escalated wave of violence against an 11-month ... Syrian forces renew bombardment in Homs More deaths are reported in Homs amid brutal attacks, an opposition activist ... Syria crisis: Deadly shelling resumes in Homs |
The Guardian | Hacked e-mails reveal Syrian spin CNN (CNN) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was apparently coached on how to describe his government's brutal crackdown on anti-government demonstrators just days before his appearance on an American network, according to purported e-mails of Syrian ... Syria crisis: Deadly shelling resumes in Homs Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment in Homs Syria rebels bloodied, battered, but defiant |
 ABC News | Police Issue Warrant for Ex Maldives President ABC News A Maldives court issued an arrest warrant Thursday for former President Mohamed Nasheed, one day after his supporters rampaged in the capital and his claim of being ousted by a coup left unclear the stability of the fledging Indian Ocean democracy. Unease grows over Maldives power struggle Maldives Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Leader Factbox: Island paradise of Maldives in political upheaval |
 Fox News | REFILE-UPDATE 4-Maldives ex-president says "will be in jail tomorrow" Reuters * I will be in jail tomorrow, says ex-president * Nasheed appears smiling and relaxed as he awaits arrest * Protests were "act of terrorism", police say (Changes headline to "ex-president") By C. Bryson Hull MALE, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The former president ... Police Issue Warrant for Ex Maldives President Maldives' deposed president faces arrest as wife flees to Sri Lanka Maldives ex-president says 'will be in jail tomorrow' |
The Guardian | Maldives' deposed president faces arrest as wife flees to Sri Lanka CNN By Jethro Mullen, CNN Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed, center, is soaked in sweat in a street protest in the capital Male on February 8. (CNN) -- The deposed president of the Maldives was facing arrest Thursday, a former foreign minister ... Maldives Court Issues Warrants for Former President Maldives president says "will be in jail tomorrow" Ex-Maldives president: I may be facing 40 charges |
 CBS News | Bloodletting underway in Syria, as rebels falter - CBS News CBS News It's a bloodletting in Syria. Civilians are facing tanks. There's every indication the dictatorship is moving to crush, once and for all, the eleven-month-old rebellion against the 40-year dictatorship of the Assad family. Homs, a city of 1.7 million ... China: Syria veto won't hurt cooperation with US China says Syrian opposition visited, first such contract Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment in Homs |
 BBC News | Syria crisis: Deadly shelling resumes in Homs BBC News The Syrian army has resumed shelling in Homs killing at least 13 people so far on Thursday, activists say. With several districts controlled by rebel forces, Syria's third-largest city is a major focus of unrest against President Bashar al-Assad's rule ... China says Syrian opposition delegation has visited China swats away trouble before Xi's US trip Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment In Homs |
 CTV.ca | EU asks India to pressure Iran over nuclear programme-report Reuters | NEW DELHI Feb 9 (Reuters) - The European Union will ask for India's help in convincing Iran to abandon its nuclear programme and return to the negotiating table, EU President Herman Van Rompuy said in a newspaper interview published on Thursday. Israel's stance on Iran could be 'catastrophic': Moscow Ticking clock, rising Israeli fears and the price of gas push Iran to top of ... India Lifts Imports of Iran's Oil |
