 USA TODAY | New US Cardinals celebrate with joy, humility, humor USA TODAY By Cathy Lynn Grossman, USA TODAY Saturday in Rome 22 prelates -- including the Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan-- were elevated to cardinal, joining the princes of the Catholic Church who advise Pope Benedict and will once day choose his successor ... 22 new cardinals reinforce West's voice in church 22 added to elite club of cardinals Dolan is elevated to cardinal |
 BBC News | Honduras buries victims of deadly Comayagua prison fire BBC News Relatives of the victims of Tuesday's prison fire in Comayagua, Honduras have been mourning the dead. Funerals have been held across the country for those whose bodies were released by forensic investigators. Officials said the number of dead had risen ... Honduras under fire after huge prison blaze Honduran inmates tell of horror as fire kills hundreds Honduran inmates awoke to nightmare at blaze killed hundreds at prison farm |
 CBC.ca | China supports Arab League's proposals for Syria CBS News Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhai Jun speaks to the media in Damascus, Syria, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Jun said China was "extremely concerned" about the escalation of the crisis in Syria. (AP Photo/Muzaffar Salman) (Muzaffar Salman) BEIJING - China ... Syria opposition march comes under fire near president's palace China calls for peace in Syria China: We back Syria peace plans |
CBC.ca | China calls for peace in Syria Telegraph.co.uk Chinese envoy, Zhai Jun has called on all sides in Syria to end violence following talks with President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. Mr Zai also said he backed the Syrian government's plan for a referendum on the constitution and future elections, ... China: We back Syria peace plans Syria opposition march comes under fire near president's palace Syrian forces fire on anti-Assad crowd in capital |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Pope elevates 22 to cardinal CBS News VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI is bringing 22 new Catholic churchmen into the elite club of cardinals who will elect his successor, amid signs the 84-year-old pontiff is slowing down. Benedict presided over a ceremony Saturday in St. Peter's ... 22 cardinals join club to elect pope's successor Archbishop Timothy Dolan and 21 others elevated to cardinal US archbishops ascend to cardinal status at Vatican |
 Los Angeles Times | Syria opposition march comes under fire near president's palace Los Angeles Times Thousands of mourners risk taking part in the funeral procession in Damascus, which is still mostly loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad. One death is reported. A Free Syrian Army fighter jumps off a pickup truck during a patrol in Idlib in ... China supports Arab League's proposals for Syria For Syria, Reliant on Russia for Weapons and Food, Old Bonds Run Deep Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral Procession |
 The Associated Press | China supports Arab League's proposals for Syria The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) â€" China said Saturday that it supports the Arab League's proposals for ending the violence in Syria, a striking show of support just two weeks after Beijing vetoed a UN Security Council resolution backing the league's plans. Anti-Assad activists march in snow in Syrian capital For Syria, Reliant on Russia for Weapons and Food, Old Bonds Run Deep Syrian forces fire on thousands in funeral procession in Damascus |
CBC.ca | Anti-Assad activists march in snow in Syrian capital Los Angeles Times REPORTING FROM BEIRUT -- Thousands of mourners braved a snowstorm and heavy security presence to march Saturday through a strategic Damascus neighborhood, turning a funeral procession into a bold opposition statement in a Syrian capital that has ... For Syria, Reliant on Russia for Weapons and Food, Old Bonds Run Deep Syrian security forces 'open fire on mourners' Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral, 1 Dead |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral, 1 Dead TIME By AP / ZEINA KARAM Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 (BEIRUT) â€" Syrian security forces fired live rounds and tear gas Saturday at thousands of people marching in a funeral procession that turned into one of the largest protests in Damascus since the 11-month ... For Syria, Reliant on Russia for Weapons and Food, Old Bonds Run Deep Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral Procession Syrian Troops Fire on Protesters in Damascus |
 CTV.ca | For Syria, Reliant on Russia for Weapons and Food, Old Bonds Run Deep New York Times MOSCOW â€" As the violence in Syria worsened in recent days, amateur video showed the forces of President Bashar al-Assad rolling through the besieged city of Homs in vintage Soviet battle tanks. Other photographs, including satellite images released by ... Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral Procession Syrian Troops Fire on Protesters in Damascus Syrian forces fire on crowded funeral procession |
 USA TODAY | Honduran inmates tell of horror as fire kills hundreds USA TODAY COMAYAGUA, Honduras (AP) â€" Jose Enrique Guevara woke up to screams and a flash of heat from the fire about to engulf his prison bunk bed. By Estbean Felix, AP Relatives of inmate Nery Ricardo Gomez hold a portrait of him during his burial service ... Funerals begin for Honduras jail fire victims Honduran Prison Fire Could Occur Throughout Central America, Experts Say Honduran inmates awoke to nightmare at blaze killed hundreds at prison farm |
 USA TODAY | Honduran inmates awoke to nightmare at blaze killed hundreds at prison farm Washington Post COMAYAGUA, Honduras â€" Jose Enrique Guevara woke up to screams and a flash of heat from the fire about to engulf his prison bunk bed. As flames devoured men around him and tore at his back, Guevara bolted for a corner, seeking to escape the ... Honduran Prison Fire Could Occur Throughout Central America, Experts Say Honduran inmates tell of horror as hundreds die |
 Wall Street Journal | Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral Procession Wall Street Journal AP BEIRUTâ€"Syrian security forces fired live rounds and tear gas at thousands of people marching Saturday in a funeral procession that turned into a protest in Damascus, killing at least one person, activists said. Syrian forces fire on funeral in Damascus Syrians rally for Assad to 'get out' |
 Globe and Mail | Syrian forces fire on mourners near Assad's palace msnbc.com Syrian security forces fired live rounds and tear gas at thousands of people marching Saturday in a funeral procession that turned into a protest in Damascus, killing at least one person, activists said. It was one of the largest demonstrations in the ... Syrian Protesters Fill Streets of Damascus Syria crisis: Deadly shooting at Damascus funeral China backs Assad before Syrian forces open fire at funeral |
 The Associated Press | 22 cardinals join club to elect pope's successor The Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) â€" Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday brought 22 Catholic churchmen into the elite club of cardinals who will elect his successor, cementing the Italian majority in a future conclave but also giving New York's garrulous archbishop a ... Pope Benedict XVI Admits 22 New Cardinals Pope Creates New Cardinals Pope Installs New Princes of Catholic Church |
 Globe and Mail | Assad: Conflict is ploy to divide Syria Jerusalem Post By REUTERS 02/18/2012 14:59 Syrian president makes comments after meeting Chinese vice FM, who confirms support for Assad referendum. By REUTERS Syrian President Bashar Assad on Saturday blamed 11-months of turmoil in which his forces have cracked down ... Syria crisis: Deadly shooting at Damascus funeral Syrian forces fire on funeral in Damascus, 1 dead China's Zhai Urges End to Violence in Syria After Assad Meeting |
 BBC News | Syria crisis: Deadly shooting at Damascus funeral BBC News Syrian troops have fired on mourners during a funeral that turned into a demonstration in Damascus, killing at least one person, activists say. The shooting occurred at a funeral for people killed during a protest against President Bashar al-Assad on ... Syrian Troops Fire on Protesters in Damascus Chinese envoy calls on Syrians to stop acts of violence Syrian forces open fire on thousands marching in Damascus funeral procession ... |
Sydney Morning Herald | Syrian Troops Fire on Protesters in Damascus Voice of America February 18, 2012 Syrian Troops Fire on Protesters in Damascus VOA News Activists say Syrian security forces have opened fire on protesters taking part in a funeral procession in the capital, Damascus. Witnesses says the shooting broke out Saturday at ... Assad says Syria conflict is a ploy to divide the country Syrian forces open fire on activist funeral crowds Syria forces 'fire on Damascus funeral ' |
 Telegraph.co.uk | NEW: Two of the dead were killed at a mass protest and funeral in Damascus ... CNN (CNN) -- Resolute in the face of their government's bloody, incessant crackdown, opposition activists staged a massive protest and joint funeral Saturday -- not far from President Bashar al-Assad's palace. "The place we are going from is only two ... China Urges All Sides in Syria to End Violence Syrian troops fire on mourners: Activists Syrian forces fire on funeral in Damascus, kill 1 |
 The Hindu | China Urges All Sides in Syria to End Violence Voice of America February 18, 2012 China Urges All Sides in Syria to End Violence VOA News China's Vice Foreign Minister Zhai Jun has called on all sides in Syria to end the violence and allow elections to proceed peacefully. Zhai - who spoke in the capital, Damascus, ... China paper praises defiance against UN Syria vote Chinese Envoy in Syria Urges End to Violence China urges all sides to end Syria violence |
 The Guardian | Iran's nuclear ambitions could lead to 'Middle East cold war', says Hague The Guardian The Middle East could be the battleground for a new cold war, if Iran succeeds in acquiring nuclear weapons, Britain's foreign secretary has warned. William Hague said the world would face the most serious round of nuclear proliferation since the ... UK fears Iran could spark nuclear arms race Iranian Nukes 'Could Start Arms Race' Hague fears Iran could start 'new Cold War' |
 BBC News | China urges all sides to end Syria violence BBC News China's visiting envoy to Syria has called on all sides in the country to end violence, amid talks with President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. Syrian TV quoted Zhai Jun as saying he backed the Syrian government's plan for a referendum on the ... Chinese envoy urges end to bloodshed after talks with Assad China backs Assad referendum, election plan: Syria TV Chinese envoy in Syria urges end to violence |
 Globe and Mail | Talks with Iran on nuclear issue may resume Hindustan Times While keeping their options open, the US and European Union have signalled that talks with Iran over its nuclear programme could resume, for the first time in more than a year, after Tehran dropped its pre-conditions to a dialogue. Hague fears Iran could start 'new Cold War' US, EU welcome Iran nuclear letter, suggest talks Top US aide heads to Israel for talks on Iran, Syria |
 BBC News | Hague fears Iran could start 'new Cold War' BBC News Iran's nuclear ambitions could plunge the Middle East into "a new Cold War", the UK foreign secretary has warned. Interviewed by the Daily Telegraph, William Hague said if Iran developed nuclear weapons then "other nations across the Middle East will ... 'Nuclear-armed Iran will trigger Middle East arms race' Obama administration takes back seat on Iran sanctions US officials don't believe sanctions will stop Iran's nuclear program, says ... |
