 The Guardian | Idea of peacekeeping force for Syria greeted coolly Los Angeles Times Such missions 'need first to have a peace to support,' Russia's foreign minister says, but Russia and other leading nations are studying the Arab League proposal. By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times A request by Arab foreign ministers that a ... Scolded China takes Syria diplomacy to Arab League UN Security Council Should Approve Syrian Peacekeeping Mandate 'Assault On Homs Continues' |
The Guardian | Syria launched 'indiscriminate attack' on civilians, UN says Washington Post UNITED NATIONS â€" The UN human rights chief blamed disagreement in the Security Council on Monday for encouraging the Syrian government to step up attacks on opposition strongholds in its campaign to crush an uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's ... UN says Syria encouraged by Russia, China veto Syria draws UN ire as it heads toward 'war' Scolded China takes Syria diplomacy to Arab League |
 Globe and Mail | Syria draws UN ire as it heads toward 'war' CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Syria/ United Nations (CNN) -- As diplomats at the United Nations slammed Syria, violence continued to rage on the ground and residents wondered out loud what the implications of total war might be. "Everyone we've been talking to ... 'Assad using chemical warfare in Homs attacks' UN Official Rebukes Syria Over Violence UN says Syria encouraged by Russia, China veto |
 New York Times | Israel Says Iran Is Behind Bombs New York Times JERUSALEM â€" Tensions between Israel and Iran rose sharply on Monday when bombers struck at Israeli Embassy personnel in the capitals of India and Georgia. Israel accused the Tehran government of being behind the attacks, which Iran denied. Iran, Israel trade blame over embassy attacks Netanyahu Blames Iran-Backed Terrorism for India, Georgia Bombs Netanyahu Blames Iran-Backed Terrorism for India, Georgia Car-Bomb Attacks |
Globe and Mail | Syria ignores Arab plan to stop bloodshed Herald Sun SYRIAN troops pounded the protest hub of Homs, as an Arab League peacekeeping plan for the country went ignored and the UN rights chief said crimes against humanity had probably been committed. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad swiftly rejected the Arab ... Britain, Russia Set Terms for Syria Peace Force US sees 'challenges' for peacekeepers in Syria UN Rights Chief 'Outraged' by Syrian Attacks |
 USA TODAY | Israel blames Iran for attacks on its diplomats USA TODAY By Michele Chabin, Special for USA TODAY JERUSALEM â€" Israel put its foreign missions on high alert Monday following near simultaneous bomb attacks on its diplomats that it blamed on Iran, adding to already high tensions between the two over Iran's ... Israel blames Iran for India and Georgia bombing attempts; Tehran denies role Israeli embassy cars targeted in attacks No info on Delhi, Georgia attack perpetrators: White House |
 Wall Street Journal | Israel Says Iran Behind Attacks on Diplomats Wall Street Journal By JOSHUA MITNICK And KRISHNA POKHAREL Israel accused Iran of triggering an explosion in an Israeli diplomat's car in India and a bombing attempt on another diplomat that was foiled in Georgia. Josh Mitnick has the latest on The News Hub. Israeli embassy cars targeted in attacks Sources: Israel not expected to respond harshly to India, Georgia attacks Attack took place a stone's throw from PM's residence |
 Telegraph.co.uk | UN says Syria emboldened by diplomatic deadlock Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Louis Charbonneau | AMMAN/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The UN human rights chief accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of launching an "indiscriminate attack" on civilians to end pro-democracy protests and said he had been ... UN Rights Chief 'Outraged' by Syrian Attacks UN rights chief decries Syria crackdown, criticizes Security Council inaction US sees 'challenges' for peacekeepers in Syria |
Globe and Mail | Syria Peace Force Fails to Gain Traction Wall Street Journal By JOE LAURIA UNITED NATIONSâ€"Britain and Russia dismissed the Arab League's call to for a peacekeeping force in Syria, as the United Nations accused the Assad regime of escalating the crisis, with thousands dead and tens of thousands arrested, ... US Sees 'Challenges' For Peacekeepers In Syria UN rights chief says crimes against humanity continue in Syria and must not go ... |
Globe and Mail | UN rights chief says crimes against humanity continue in Syria and must not go ... Washington Post UNITED NATIONS â€" The UN human rights chief decried Syria's escalating crackdown on civilian protesters Monday and warned that the Security Council's failure to take action has emboldened the Syrian government to launch an all-out assault to crush ... Syria Peace Force Fails to Gain Traction Syria launched "indiscriminate attack" on civilians: UN A new terror threatens Syria |
 CTV.ca | Russia 'Studying' Syria Peacekeeping Force Proposal Voice of America February 13, 2012 Russia 'Studying' Syria Peacekeeping Force Proposal Jessica Golloher | Moscow Russia says it is studying the proposal for a peacekeeping mission in Syria but says violence in that country should end before any mission begins. Syria launched "indiscriminate attack" on civilians: UN UN Blames Inaction for Syria Rights Abuses Syrian defector: Assad using chemical weapons |
 The Guardian | Israel boosts level of alert after attacks on embassies Jerusalem Post By YAAKOV KATZ 02/13/2012 21:46 Iran's al Quds Force suspected of orchestrating attacks in Georgia, India; bomb planted on car by motorcyclist uses similar method to recent bombings of Iranian scientists. By Reuters Israel raised the level of alert at ... Israel blames Hezbollah and Iran for attacks on diplomats. Is it right? (+video) As diplomats targeted, Israel blames Iran | Netanyahu blames Iran, Hezbollah for bomb targeting Israeli officials |
 The Guardian | Syrian regime 'emboldened' by UN inaction, says human rights chief The Guardian Failure by the United Nations to take action on Syria has emboldened the regime of Bashar al-Assad to mount an all-out assault on his opponents, the UN's human rights chief has warned. Navi Pillay said the situation in Homs, the focus of ongoing heavy ... Activists: Syrian Rebels Repel Attack on Key Town UN: Crimes against humanity continue in Syria Syrians Suffer as Government Crackdown Continues |
Globe and Mail | Syrians Suffer as Government Crackdown Continues Voice of America February 13, 2012 Syrians Suffer as Government Crackdown Continues Elizabeth Arrott / Jessica Golloher | Cairo Syrian security forces have resumed their crackdown on the protest hub of Homs and other cities, a day after authorities in Damascus rejected ... Russia wants peace before peacekeeping mission to Syria William Hague: joint UN-Arab League force 'urgently' needed in Syria Russian opposition to intervention in Syria shows no sign of abating |
CTV.ca | Activists: Syria Crackdown Continues in Homs Voice of America February 13, 2012 Activists: Syria Crackdown Continues in Homs VOA News Syrian security forces have resumed their crackdown on the protest hub of Homs and other cities, a day after authorities in Damascus rejected an Arab League plan calling for UN ... Pillay: UNSC failures embolden Syria gov't Russia wants peace before peacekeeping mission to Syria UN: Crimes against humanity continue in Syria |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Britain 'would provide support but not troops for Syria peacekeeping mission' Telegraph.co.uk Britain would provide funding and support for a joint United Nations-Arab League peacekeeping mission in Syria but could not go as far as contributing troops on the ground, William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, suggested on Monday. Russia "is ready to promote" a security agreement between Gulf countries and ... Syrian rebels claim to repel attack on town Syria rejects Arab League call for peacekeeping mission |
The Guardian | Syria rejects Arab League call for peacekeeping mission The Guardian Syria has flatly rejected a call by the Arab League to deploy peacekeepers to end the country's escalating conflict, while Britain has said no western troops could be involved in such a mission. The official Syrian Sana news agency, quoted an official ... Syrian unrest resembling Iraq sectarian violence Activists: Syrian Rebels Repel Attack on Town Syrian forces bombard Homs after Arab peace proposal |
 New York Times | Israel says bombs target embassies in India, Georgia Reuters By Dan Williams | JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Bombers targeted staff at Israel's embassies in India and Georgia on Monday, wounding four people, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah of involvement. Israel accuses Iran of bombings in India, Georgia Netanyahu: Iran is behind attacks on Israeli embassies Bombers target Israeli diplomats in Georgia, India |
 CBC.ca | Activists: Syrian rebels repel attack on town The Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) â€" Syrian rebels repelled a push Monday by government tanks into a key central town held by forces fighting President Bashar Assad's regime as the country's 11-month-old uprising looked increasingly like a nascent civil war. Russia says it's open to an agreement on Syria; Homs under attack again Hague Welcomes 'Strong Signal' Sent to Syria by Arab League Al-Qaeda sides with protesters in Syria |
 The Guardian | Pakistan PM Gilani pleads not guilty to contempt of court charges MiamiHerald.com By Saeed Shah ISLAMABAD â€" Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani was charged Monday with contempt of court in a case that could lead to him being disqualified from office if found guilty. Gilani, appearing in person before the Supreme Court, ... Pakistani PM charged with contempt over graft case Pakistan PM vows to fight contempt charge Pakistan Supreme Court takes centre stage as political player |
 USA TODAY | Hague calls for 'urgent' talks on new Syria mission Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF 02/13/2012 12:15 UK foreign secretary says UK will play a "very active part" in new "Friends of Syria" working group organized by Arab League. By REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina UK Foreign Secretary William Hague on Monday said discussions on ... Russia says Syria ceasefire needed before peacekeeping mission Arab League wants UN peacekeepers in Syria Syrian Activists Say Shelling Continues in City of Homs |
 BBC News | Syrian rebels repel government troops USA TODAY BEIRUT (AP) â€" An activist group says Syrian rebels have repelled a push by government tanks into a key central town held by forces fighting against President Bashar Assad's regime. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, says Monday's ... Hague calls for 'urgent' discussions on Syria mission Arab League Calls for Arab-UN Peacekeeping Force in Syria How outside help is aiding Syria's rebels |
USA TODAY | Rejecting Arab League Pressure, Syria Resumes Shelling, Reports Say New York Times CAIRO â€" Syrian forces were reported on Monday to have resumed their bombardment of the embattled city of Homs for a 10th day after the authorities in Damascus rejected efforts by the Arab League to seek a United Nations peacekeeping mission for Syria ... UN to consider another draft resolution on Syria as shelling pounds Homs China is mum on call for Syria peacekeeping force Syria rejects Arab League call for UN peacekeepers, resumes assault on Homs |
 Telegraph.co.uk | William Hague backs UN / Arab League peacekeeping force Telegraph.co.uk Plans to send a joint United Nations and Arab League peacekeeping force in to Syria must be discussed "urgently", Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Monday. Following yesterday's Arab League meeting, Mr Hague said he welcomed the establishment of ... China Is Mum on Call for Syria Peacekeeping Force Arab League Wants UN Peacekeepers in Syria Joint peace force urged in Syria |
