Syrian forces attack Hama, Homs despite pressure to stop - Reuters

Globe and Mail

Syrian forces attack Hama, Homs despite pressure to stop Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian government forces launched an offensive on the city of Hama early on Wednesday, firing on residential neighborhoods from armored vehicles and mobile anti-aircraft guns, opposition activists said. Opposition: Syrian war planes blow up oil pipeline in HomsCNN Activists: Oil pipeline struck in Syrian city of Homs, causing huge fireWashington Post Activists: Oil pipeline attacked, on fire in SyriaAtlanta Journal Constitution euronews all 5,773 news articles »

More

Thailand Searches for Two Suspects After Iranians Arrested - BusinessWeek

CTV.ca

Thailand Searches for Two Suspects After Iranians Arrested BusinessWeek By Daniel Ten Kate and Suttinee Yuvejwattana Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Thai police arrested two Iranians and were searching for two other suspects after bomb blasts in Bangkok yesterday that the US linked to other attacks this week against Israel. Thailand checks possible bomb links with India, GeorgiaReuters Iranian suspects in Bangkok explosions were targeting individuals, not crowds ...Fox News Thai Police: Iranians Were Targeting IndividualsABC News all 1,779 news articles »

More

Obama friendly but firm with China heir apparent - Reuters

Globe and Mail

Obama friendly but firm with China heir apparent Reuters By Matt Spetalnick and Chris Buckley | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping on Tuesday that Beijing must play by the same trade rules as other major world powers and vowed to keep pressing China to ... China morning round-up: Xi Jinping meets Barack ObamaBBC News Obama stresses economic roles with China's expected new leaderCNN International With Edge, US Greets China's Heir ApparentNew York Times Los Angeles Times -Toronto Star -Washington Post all 2,655 news articles »

More

China morning round-up: Xi Jinping meets Barack Obama - BBC News

BBC News

China morning round-up: Xi Jinping meets Barack Obama BBC News Both China Daily and People's Daily carry reports of the meeting on the front page, and one full page in the People's Daily is dedicated to Mr Xi's first day of activities in Washington. Global Times says the Xi-Obama meeting attracted global attention ... Focus shifts from China's currency to its other trade policiesLos Angeles Times With Edge, US Greets China's Heir ApparentNew York Times Iowa Stop to Show Plus Side of Chinese TradeWall Street Journal CNN International -Reuters -The Associated Press all 2,651 news articles »

More

Iran either has solved its Stuxnet virus problem, or its ruled by 'complete ... - Fox News

Fox News

Iran either has solved its Stuxnet virus problem, or its ruled by 'complete ... Fox News Engineers in Iran have successfully neutralized and removed the Stuxnet computer virus from the nation's nuclear equipment, Reuters reports, citing unidentified US and European officials. The source and origin of the virus, which has infected Iranian ... White House unveils tougher Iran oil curbsFinancial Times Experts say Iran has "neutralized" Stuxnet virusReuters Ahmadinejad to unveil Iran's nuclear achievements todayTimes of India Bloomberg -CBS News all 760 news articles »

More

UN resolution would condemn Syrian regime - USA TODAY

CTV.ca

UN resolution would condemn Syrian regime USA TODAY UNITED NATIONS (AP) â€" Egypt circulated a UN General Assembly resolution Tuesday strongly condemning human rights violations by the Syrian regime and backing an Arab League plan aimed at ending the 11-month conflict in the country. Divided Opposition: Key to Syrian PowerTIME US Voices Concern about Syria Resolution Veto During Talks with China's VPVoice of America Arabs may mull arming Syrian oppositionJerusalem Post all 5,822 news articles »

More

Obama stresses economic roles with China's expected new leader - CNN International

The Guardian

Obama stresses economic roles with China's expected new leader CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama welcomed China's presumptive next leader at the White House Tuesday but also set a firm tone for future relations between the two world powers. Obama said that with China's meteoric rise ... China's vice president, future leader visits USUSA TODAY Obama friendly but firm with China heir apparentReuters US Seeks to Size Up China's Heir Apparent on VisitNew York Times CNN -Washington Post -CBS News all 2,453 news articles »

More

Bungled bombing in Bangkok - ABC Online

Toronto Star

Bungled bombing in Bangkok ABC Online A man blew his own legs off with a grenade trying to escape from Thai police, who were called when three men accidentially detonated a cache of explosives at a house in Bangkok. Israel has blamed Iran for the attack. TONY EASTLEY: There are fears that ... Bombing disrupts Valentine's Day calm in BangkokJerusalem Post Wounded man blows off own leg with grenadeSydney Morning Herald Caught in his own blast: an Iranian targeting IsraelThe Independent Washington Post -New York Times all 1,621 news articles »

More

Pakistan still holding bin Laden family months after raid - MiamiHerald.com

Brisbane Times

Pakistan still holding bin Laden family months after raid MiamiHerald.com By SAEED SHAH ISLAMABAD -- The family of Osama bin Laden's youngest wife has asked the chief justice of Pakistan to order authorities to release her children and her and allow them to return to Yemen, nine months after the US special forces raid that ... Lawmaker: Grant Pakistani doc who helpd nail Usama bin Laden US citizenship, medalFox News Osama bin Laden Had 'Paramount Desire' for Whitney HoustonPopCrush Osama Bin Laden told children to move to the WestDaily Mail The Guardian -Telegraph.co.uk all 170 news articles »

More

Police fire tear gas on protesters marking Pearl Square uprising anniversary - The Australian

Globe and Mail

Police fire tear gas on protesters marking Pearl Square uprising anniversary The Australian BAHRAINI police dispersed protesters who made several attempts to mark the anniversary of last year's uprising by marching to the site of the protest that was brutally crushed, witnesses said. Several marches took off from Shiite villages on the ... One year on, Bahrain riven by political, sectarian conflictReuters Bahrain clamps down on capital on one-year anniversary of revoltNational Post Bahrain Shiites mark revolt anniversaryThe Associated Press Telegraph.co.uk all 1,184 news articles »

More

US Seeks to Size Up China's Heir Apparent During Visit - New York Times

New York Times

US Seeks to Size Up China's Heir Apparent During Visit New York Times WASHINGTON â€" China's vice president, Xi Jinping, held a day of high-level meetings here on Tuesday in what was billed as a get-to-know-you exercise for the man widely seen as the next leader of China. But he was welcomed with pointed criticism from his ... Obama, Xi Jinping Pledge Strengthened Ties, CandorVoice of America Chinese blocked visit by US religious freedom envoy, advocates sayWashington Post Obama greets China's Xi with friendly words, firm stanceReuters The Associated Press -ABC Online all 1,976 news articles »

More

China's Vice President Xi is in town: what 6 international newspapers say - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor

China's Vice President Xi is in town: what 6 international newspapers say Christian Science Monitor Chinese Vice President and presumed leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping is visiting the United States this week. From the increased US militarization of the Asia-Pacific region to China's human rights record, newspapers across the globe are chiming in with ... Obama Hosts Chinese Vice President XiVoice of America Obama: China's Rise Comes With Duty on Trade, RightsBloomberg China's vice president set to meet ObamaCNN International The Guardian -Washington Post -CBS News all 2,109 news articles »

More

Obama Hosts Chinese Vice President Xi - Voice of America

USA TODAY

Obama Hosts Chinese Vice President Xi Voice of America February 14, 2012 Obama Hosts Chinese Vice President Xi VOA News President Barack Obama has assured Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping that the US welcomes China's rise in the world, but said all countries must follow the same rules on the economy and ... President Obama hosts Chinese Vice-President Xi JinpingBBC News Obama friendly but firm with Xi Jinping on White House visitThe Guardian Obama welcomes China's heir apparent, says US-China ties help rest of worldFox News Bloomberg -Washington Post -CNN International all 1,929 news articles »

More

President Obama hosts China Vice-President Xi Jinping - BBC News

BBC News

President Obama hosts China Vice-President Xi Jinping BBC News US President Barack Obama has pressed China's leader-in-waiting on the issues of bilateral trade and human rights, as he welcomed him to the White House. Meeting Vice-President Xi Jinping in the Oval Office, Mr Obama also said it was "vital" that ... Obama Hosts Chinese Vice President at the White HouseVoice of America VP Biden greets Chinese counterpart Xi for official visit to WashingtonWashington Post Obama greets China's Xi with friendly words, firm stanceReuters CNN International -USA TODAY -ABC News all 1,766 news articles »

More

Israel to "settle the score" for Bangkok attack - CBS News

The Hindu

Israel to "settle the score" for Bangkok attack CBS News A Thai bomb squad official inspecting the site of an explosion holds a magnet with shrapnel pieces in Bangkok Feb. 14, 2012. (AFP/Getty Images) JERUSALEM - An Israeli Cabinet minister says his country will "settle the score" with the perpetrators of a ... Three explosions strike BangkokWashington Post Israel points finger at Iran in Bangkok explosionFox News Israelis: Iran Behind Bangkok Bombings, 'Coordinated Attacks' Around the WorldABC News The Associated Press -Ynetnews -Hindustan Times all 1,520 news articles »

More

Chavez still feels the love in Venezuela slums - Reuters

BBC News

Chavez still feels the love in Venezuela slums Reuters By Andrew Cawthorne | CARACAS (Reuters) - Even the cats and dogs love Hugo Chavez in the backstreets of La Vega. At least that is what grateful owners joke as they line up with their pets to take advantage of the latest initiative by the socialist ... TAKE-A-LOOK-Venezuela's presidential election raceReuters Africa Chávez Opposition Faces Hard ElectionWall Street Journal Venezuelan Primary Turnout May Augur Chavez's Biggest TestBusinessWeek The Associated Press -New York Times all 1,152 news articles »

More

Israel points finger at Iran in Bangkok explosion - Fox News

Fox News

Israel points finger at Iran in Bangkok explosion Fox News BANGKOK â€" Police heightened their state of alert throughout Israel on Tuesday following bomb attacks on diplomats in India and Georgia. Israel's defense minister has accused Iran of being behind a bombing in Thailand. Ehud Barak said Tuesday's ... Thai Government Insists Bangkok Blasts Not Terrorism-RelatedVoice of America Bangkok blasts wound Iranian attacker, 4 others a day after India bomb; more ...Washington Post Israel says Bangkok bomb is Iran terror attemptThe Associated Press The Guardian -USA TODAY all 994 news articles »

More

Iran accuses Israel of setting up attacks on its own diplomats - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor

Iran accuses Israel of setting up attacks on its own diplomats Christian Science Monitor After Israeli diplomats were targeted in India and Georgia yesterday, Iran blamed Israel for staging the attacks to heighten international opprobrium against Tehran. By Ariel Zirulnick, Staff writer / February 14, 2012 A policeman checks the identity ... Israel on heightened alert after attacks abroadCBS News Israel raises alert level after overseas attacksFox News India Says 'Well-Trained Terrorist' Attacked Israeli DiplomatVoice of America TIME -ABC Online all 2,773 news articles »

More

Syrian residents say they're bracing for full-blown war - CNN

CTV.ca

Syrian residents say they're bracing for full-blown war CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Fear and horror paralyzed residents in the Syrian city of Homs Tuesday, with snipers preventing anyone from moving and heavy shelling blasting through the air, opposition activists said. "The snipers are even targeting ... Insight: Arabs open way for arming Syrians, civil war fearedReuters Syria Army Shells Homs as UN Urges International ActionBusinessWeek Fresh violence in Syria as UN warns of civil warUSA TODAY AFP -Sydney Morning Herald -New York Times all 5,064 news articles »

More

Insight: Arabs open way for arming Syrians, civil war feared - Reuters

The Hindu

Insight: Arabs open way for arming Syrians, civil war feared Reuters By Edmund Blair and Ayman Samir | CAIRO (Reuters) - After a bruising meeting in a five-star Cairo hotel, Arab foreign ministers led by Gulf states hinted to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that unless he halts his violent crackdown, some Arab League ... Fresh violence in Syria as UN warns of civil warUSA TODAY Syrian Tanks Resume Shelling Despite UN RebukeNew York Times Syria's Homs in heaviest shelling for daysABC Online Times of India -Globe and Mail -Voice of America all 5,055 news articles »

More

Syrian Tanks Resume Shelling Despite UN Rebuke - New York Times

BBC News

Syrian Tanks Resume Shelling Despite UN Rebuke New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" Syrian government forces on Tuesday brushed aside a stern castigation from the top United Nations human rights official about its deadly attacks on civilians, resuming what one activist described as the “brutal shelling” of the city ... Syrian residents say they're bracing for full-blown warCNN UN Official Says 'Crimes Against Humanity' Evident in SyriaVoice of America Syria Army Shells Homs as UN's Pillay Urges International ActionBusinessWeek CBS News -Telegraph.co.uk all 5,075 news articles »

More

India minister in TA: Delhi bombers will face justice - Jerusalem Post

Globe and Mail

India minister in TA: Delhi bombers will face justice Jerusalem Post By NADAV SHEMER AND REUTERS 02/14/2012 12:03 Indian Urban Development Minister denies reports that attack on Israeli embassy will hurt trade with Iran. By REUTERS/Ajay Verma Indian Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath said Tuesday during a visit to ... India vows to find person behind Israel attackCBS News India vows to track down Israel attack suspectsTelegraph.co.uk Well trained bomber targeted Israel diplomat's wife: PCHindustan Times The Guardian -BusinessWeek -Times of India all 2,565 news articles »

More

Fresh violence in Syria as UN warns of civil war - USA TODAY

CBC.ca

Fresh violence in Syria as UN warns of civil war USA TODAY BEIRUT (AP) â€" Syrian government forces renewed their assault on the rebellious city of Homs on Tuesday, activists said, as the UN human rights chief raised fears of civil war. Troops loyal to President Bashar Assad have been shelling Homs for more than ... Idea of peacekeeping force for Syria greeted coollyLos Angeles Times Syrian residents say they're bracing for full-blown warCNN Syrian troops launch 'brutal shelling' attack on HomsTelegraph.co.uk all 4,812 news articles »

More

China says envoy held talks with head of the Arab League over Syria - Washington Post

CBC.ca

China says envoy held talks with head of the Arab League over Syria Washington Post BEIJING â€" China says that an envoy has held talks with the head of the Arab League on the crisis in Syria. The meeting comes after Beijing vetoed a UN resolution that would have pressured Syria's President Bashar Assad to step down A statement Tuesday ... Fresh Violence in Syria as UN Warns of Civil WarABC News Al-Qaeda sides with protesters in SyriaSydney Morning Herald Idea of peacekeeping force for Syria greeted coollyLos Angeles Times all 4,653 news articles »

More