 Telegraph.co.uk | US says signs growing that Syrian elite wants out CBS News (AP) WASHINGTON â€" The Obama administration says it is seeing growing signs that the Syrian elite, including people close to President Bashar Assad, are increasingly worried and beginning to prepare exit plans. Two US officials said Friday that one ... Syria says suicide bombers kill 28 in Aleppo 2 Security Complex Car Bombings Kill Dozens, Syria Says Syria bombings hit a city seen as key to Assad's future |
 BBC News | Egypt strike to mark anniversary of Mubarak's departure BBC News Activists in Egypt are set to mark the anniversary of the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak with a strike and day of civil disobedience. The action is intended to put pressure on the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (Scaf) to hand over ... Egypt Military Rejects Plea Egypt activists plan strikes to mark Mubarak ouster Mubarak's cronies have plundered Egyptian dreams |
 Globe and Mail | Bombings hit Syria, Saudis push for peace at UN Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - Violence flared across Syria, including bomb attacks that killed at least 28 people in Aleppo, while at the United Nations diplomats said a new effort was afoot to gain backing for an Arab peace plan to end 11 ... 2 Security Complex Car Bombings Kill Dozens, Syria Says Syria bombings hit a city seen as key to Assad's future UN chief: Joint Syria mission, envoy discussed |
 Los Angeles Times | Syria bombings hit a city seen as key to Assad's future Los Angeles Times Rebels and the government of President Bashar Assad trade blame for the twin bombings in Aleppo, which killed at least 28. Syrian rescue teams work at one of the bombing sites in Aleppo. Whoever was responsible -- the government or rebels -- there ... Bombers strike Syrian city of Aleppo as offensive continues in Homs Attacks Bring Syria's Chaos to New Front West: Syrian officials accountable |
 BBC News | Syria government and rivals trade blame for Aleppo blasts BBC News The Syrian government and opposition have blamed each other for two bombs targeting security compounds in the country's second city, Aleppo. State television said at least 28 people were killed, including civilians and members of the security forces. Bombers strike Syrian city of Aleppo as offensive continues in Homs Syria Says Suicide Bombers Kill 28 in Aleppo Diplomat: US military not the answer in Syria |
 CTV.ca | US faces criticism from former Maldives leader, backtracks on its recognition ... Washington Post MALE, Maldives â€" The United States on Friday backtracked from its swift recognition of the new Maldives government, which the nation's former leader claims came to power in a coup. The Maldives has faced one day of rioting and two days more of a ... New Maldives president calls for calm after clash Not disappointed in India, this is how govts behave, says ousted president Maldives ex-president demands election, warns of protests |
 The Guardian | Syria violence spreads to Aleppo as bomb blasts kill 28 The Guardian Violence spread to Syria's largest city, Aleppo, on Friday with two blasts outside security compounds that left 28 people dead. The explosions outside military intelligence and police compounds were blamed on terrorists by the state media. Rebels defy Assad by carving out their slice of a free Syria Continuing Violence in Syria Raises Fears About Future US Syria envoy posts satellite image on Facebook to prove regime violence |
 New York Times | Government Sites Hit, Syria Says; Toll Seen Rising in Homs New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" Explosions in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo struck two targets associated with the military and police early on Friday, Syrian state television reported, as the central city of Homs was reported to still be under siege with ... Continuing Violence in Syria Raises Fears About Future Syria draft resolution reaches UN assembly after veto US Says Signs Growing That Syrian Elite Wants Out |
Telegraph.co.uk | Syria draft resolution reaches UN assembly after veto Reuters | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia circulated a draft resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria among members of the UN General Assembly on Friday after a similar text was vetoed in the Security Council last week by Russia and China, ... US searches for strategy to halt Syria violence Bombers strike Syrian city of Aleppo as offensive continues in Homs US says signs growing that Syrian elite wants out |
 The Associated Press | Syria says suicide bombers kill 28 in Aleppo The Associated Press ALEPPO, Syria (AP) â€" Two suicide car bombers struck security compounds in Aleppo on Friday, killing 28 people, Syrian officials said, bringing significant violence for the first time to an industrial center that has largely stood by President Bashar ... AP Sources: US Says Syrian Elite Want Out Future warning to Syrian officials Syria says bombers kill 28 in Aleppo |
 Globe and Mail | World Press Photo contest winners USA TODAY The 2012 World Press Photo of the year by Samuel Aranda, Spain, for The New York Times, shows a woman holding a wounded relative during protests against Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa on Oct. 15. 1st prize Spot News Singles is by Yuri ... 'I would really like is for this photo to help the people of Yemen,' says ... World Press Photo of the Year 2011 2012 World Press Photo: Arab Spring portrait receives top prize |
 Kansas City Star | Vladimir Putin receives a 'drink fit for dinosaurs' Fox News Sunlight plays off the Canada Glacier in the Wrigth Valley, one of the McMurdo Dry Valleys.Peter Doran/National Science Foundation Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Related Stories Life in Antarctic lake Vostok? It's everywhere else Russian ... Putin hails Antarctic lake discovery as 'great event,' promises awards Putin leaves a bitter taste for many Russian voters Putin Hails Antarctic Lake Discovery |
 Wall Street Journal | New Violence in Syrian North Kills 28 Wall Street Journal By CHARLES LEVINSON Syrian security and civil defence members inspect the site of an explosion in Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Friday. Syrian security personnel inspect the site of an explosion in Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Friday. Arab League May Seek UN Vote on Syria That Russia Can't Veto Arab League May Seek General Assembly Vote on Syria That Russia Can't Veto Images from Aleppo, Syria, show bomb damage [Video] |
Telegraph.co.uk | Explosions Rock Northern Syrian City Voice of America February 10, 2012 Explosions Rock Northern Syrian City, 28 Dead, 235 Wounded Edward Yeranian | Cairo Syrian state television says twin explosions at security compounds in northern Syria Friday killed at least 28 people and wounded 235 others as a ... Q&A: Why is Syria violence worsening now? Syria Says Suicide Bombers Kill 28 in Aleppo Syria violence spreads to Aleppo as bomb blasts kill 28 |
 Globe and Mail | Bombings strike previously calm Syrian city of Aleppo Washington Post BEIRUT â€" Two explosions struck compounds housing security services in the Syrian city of Aleppo on Friday, reportedly killing 28 people and wounding 238 in the worst violence to hit the country's relatively calm commercial capital since the uprising ... Syrian Soldiers Killed by Aleppo Blast as Army Attacks Homs At least 137 reported killed as Syrian attacks escalate New Violence in Syrian North Kills 28 |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Blasts hit security headquarters in Syrian city that has stood by Assad; state ... Washington Post BEIRUT â€" Two explosions struck security compounds in Aleppo on Friday, killing 28 people, state media reported, the first significant violence in a major city that has largely stood by Syrian President Bashar Assad in the 11-month-old uprising against ... Two blasts kill at least 25 in Assad stronghold of Aleppo, Syria New Violence in Syrian North Kills 28 US debates arming Syrian opposition as defense strategy |
 Fox News | US debates arming Syrian opposition as defense strategy Fox News To arm or not arm? That is the question. The Syrian opposition is being crushed by forces loyal to President Bashar al Assad, any attempts at diplomatic pressure are being thwarted by Russia and China vetoing resolutions at the UN, and economic ... Blasts hit Syrian government buildings on day of protest Violence hits Aleppo, Syria, where two blasts kill at least 25 Blasts hit security HQs in Syrian city Aleppo |
 CBC.ca | Greeks strike against IMF/EU austerity before crucial vote Reuters By Karolina Tagaris and Harry Papachristou | ATHENS (Reuters) - Striking Greek workers denounced a new wave of austerity on Friday as a demand too far by the IMF and EU, but Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos told the nation it had to decide within ... Athens clashes in Greece over Greece Eurozone austerity deal Greece Pushes Back Against Demand for More Cuts to Get Bailout Violence erupts as Greece ponders tough terms for new bailout |
 Los Angeles Times | Syrian TV: Two blasts kill 25 people in Aleppo USA TODAY BEIRUT (AP) â€" Two explosions targeted security compounds in the Syrian city of Aleppo on Friday, state media reported, saying 25 people were killed and 175 wounded in a major city that has so far largely stood by President Bashar Assad in the nearly ... Blasts rock Syria's 2nd largest city, Aleppo Bomb blasts bring death to Syria's Aleppo Syria Health Ministry: 25 killed in Aleppo blasts |
 TIME | Syria unrest: Maps and videos of Homs fighting BBC News The continued crackdown by Syrian security forces on anti-government protesters and armed rebel groups has seen the central city of Homs come under intense bombardment in the past week and troops on the move in other parts of the country. Homs activist: 'Where is the UN? Where is America?' Russia will block any UN call for Assad to leave: diplomat If the Americans can leave Syria alone - or rely on diplomacy and sanctions ... |
 Globe and Mail | Blasts rock Syria's 2nd largest city, Aleppo CBS News An image from Syrian State-TV shows residents and workers amid the rubble of a large explosion in Aleppo, Syria's second largest city, Feb. 10, 2012. (CBS/Syrian State TV) BEIRUT - Two explosions targeted security compounds in the northern Syrian city ... Syrian TV: Two blasts kill 25 people in Aleppo Explosions Rock Northern Syrian City Blasts Rock Northern Syrian City Aleppo |
 CTV.ca | Explosions Rock Northern Syrian City Voice of America February 10, 2012 Explosions Rock Northern Syrian City Syrian state television says at least two explosions have hit the northern city of Aleppo Friday, causing an unspecified number of casualties. Friday's blast occurred near a military intelligence ... Homs fears big push by Syrian tanks on stronghold Syria: bombs hit Aleppo as tanks pound Homs - live updates Blasts Rock Aleppo as Dozens More Are Reported Killed in Syria |
 CBC.ca | Syrians to take to the streets to protest Russia's vote against UN resolution CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Tens of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across Syria on Friday to protest Russia and its recent vote against a United Nations resolution that would have condemned a brutal crackdown by President ... US Supports Turkey Playing a Leading Role on Syria Crisis U.S. Looks to Ally Turkey to Build International Support for Syria Revolt Russian lawmakers back Syrian regime |
 Boston Globe | Besieged Syrian city grows desperate Boston Globe By Elizabeth A. Kennedy | AP AP Rebel fighters in Idlib. Some observers say the uprising could spread throughout the province if rebels took hold in Homs. BEIRUT - Between blasts of rockets and mortar fire, Syrians used loudspeakers to call for blood ... Syria's Homs under new deadly blitz As Syria Strikes Kill Scores, Opposition Seeks Backing Obama condemns onslaught on Homs |
