 The Guardian | Syrian gunmen kill judge and prosecutor The Guardian Gunmen in Syria have staged an ambush that killed a senior state prosecutor and a judge in an attack that suggests armed factions are growing bolder and more co-ordinated in their uprising against President Bashar Assad's regime. 2 judicial officials slain in Syria 2 judicial officials assassinated in Syria China paper says West stirring up civil war in Syria |
 Los Angeles Times | 2 judicial officials assassinated in Syria Los Angeles Times A judge and lawyer, along with their driver, are reportedly killed in Idlib. Across Syria, at least 20 are slain, including nine in Homs, the opposition says. A member of the Free Syrian Army takes position in Idlib in northwestern Syria over the ... Syrian security forces clamp down on Damascus Syrian judge, prosecutor slain in ambush Two judicial officials are slain in Syria |
 BBC News | S Korea holds military drills despite North's threats BBC News South Korea has held live fire military drills from islands near disputed sea borders with the North despite threats of attack. The drills, which North Korea has called "premeditated military provocation", lasted two hours. There was no reported action ... S. Korea Holds Drills as North Warning Prompts Evacuations Seoul holds military drills despite NKorea threat South Korea begins military drills despite threat from North Korea |
 CTV.ca | Syrian security forces clamp down on Damascus Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Angus MacSwan | AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Police and militia patrols fanned out in the Syrian capital's Mezze district on Sunday to prevent more protests like those that have threatened President Bashar al-Assad's grip on ... Syrian opposition sees radicals at work for regime Syrian judge and prosecutor assassinated as armed uprising spreads Death Toll Mounts in Syria, Officials Killed |
 The Guardian | Iran Raid Seen as a Huge Task for Israeli Jets New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Should Israel decide to launch a strike on Iran, its pilots would have to fly more than 1000 miles across unfriendly airspace, refuel in the air en route, fight off Iran's air defenses, attack multiple underground sites simultaneously ... US, Britain urge Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear program US, Britain warn Israel against attacking Iran Talk of strike on Iran 'premature,' top US general says |
 USA TODAY | Syrian opposition sees radicals at work for regime USA TODAY By Mona Alami, Special for USA TODAY BEIRUT â€" The Free Syrian Army says terrorists are operating in Syria on behalf of the Assad regime as its military forces continue to bombard opposition cities despite United Nations condemnation. Death Toll Mounts in Syria, Officials Killed Assad fires on funeral procession US military chief dubious about arming Syrian rebels |
 Los Angeles Times | Iran says it's cutting oil exports to France, Britain Los Angeles Times The ban is preemptive retaliation against European sanctions. Meanwhile, US and British officials warn against a military attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. An Iranian man gets gas for his motorcycle in central Tehran. Iran says it's halting oil ... Oil Rises to Nine-Month High on Iran Export Halt, Europe Bailout Meeting Crude Rises as Iran Oil Ministry Says Halts Some European Supply Israel urged not to attack Iran, while Britain, France get cut from Iran oil ... |
 CBC.ca | Death Toll Mounts in Syria as Global Community Weighs Options BusinessWeek By Glen Carey and Danielle Ivory Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rule stepped up their deadly attacks against government officials as the violence of the past 11 months pushes the country toward civil war. Egypt withdraws envoy to Syria Two Senators Say US Should Arm Syrian Rebels 2 Judicial Officials Slain in Syria |
 Sydney Morning Herald | 2 Judicial Officials Slain in Syria TIME By AP / BASSEM MROUE and BRIAN MURPHY Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012 (BEIRUT) â€" Gunmen in Syria staged a guerrilla-style ambush that killed a senior state prosecutor and a judge Sunday in an attack that suggested armed factions are growing bolder and more ... Two Senators Say US Should Arm Syrian Rebels Syrian Forces Clamp Down in Capital Syrian security forces clamp down on Damascus |
Sydney Morning Herald | Two Senators Say US Should Arm Syrian Rebels New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan â€" With the Syrian government continuing its deadly crackdown on its citizens, two senior American senators who were on their way to the Middle East spoke out strongly on Sunday in favor of arming the Syrian opposition forces. Syrian Forces Clamp Down in Capital Syrian security forces clamp down on Damascus Egypt foreign ministry withdraws envoy to Syria |
 USA TODAY | Syria forces clampdown on Damascus ABC Online Security forces flooded a tense Damascus neighbourhood after a mourner was shot dead in the largest anti-regime rally yet seem in the Syrian capital, activists said. The clampdown in the capital came as the top United States military officer warned ... 2 Senators Suggest Helping Syrian Rebels 2 Judicial Officials Slain in Syria Protesters move within sight of Assad's palace |
 BBC News | Syria: Is Assad preparing ground assault on Homs? BBC News The British Foreign Secretary William Hague says he is worried that Syria will "slide into civil war" and that the international community is "constrained" in its attempts to end the conflict there. It comes as activists say security forces have ... 2 judicial officials slain in Syria Senior prosecutor and judge among 17 killed Homs a 'bleeding wound' as medical aid dire |
 BBC News | Violence continues in Syria as Chinese envoy visits BBC News Opposition activists in Syria say that security forces have resumed their bombardment of the country's third city, Homs. They say 20 people were killed yesterday in various parts of the country. A funeral in Damascus on Saturday turned into one of the ... Syrian forces clamp down in Damascus after defiance call Syria intervention 'very difficult': top US general Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral Procession |
CBC.ca | Syrian state prosecutor, judge killed by gunmen CBC.ca An attack by armed gunmen in a restive province of northwest Syria has killed a top prosecutor and a judge, according to the state news agency. A car carrying both men came under fire, killing Idlib state prosecutor Nidal Ghazal, Judge Mohammed Ziadeh ... Homs a 'bleeding wound' as medical aid dire Prosecutor, judge killed in northwest Syria |
 CTV.ca | Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral Procession Wall Street Journal By NOUR MALAS BEIRUTâ€"Syrian government forces opened fire on a crowd in Damascus marching to mourn three protesters killed in the area a day earlier, in what appeared to be the largest demonstrations yet near the heart of Syria's capital. Syria rebels plan Damascus 'day of defiance' Gunmen Murder Syrian Officials as UK's Hague Warns of War Egypt Withdraws Envoy to Syria |
 USA TODAY | Iran says it has cut oil exports to Britain and France USA TODAY TEHRAN, Iran (AP) â€" Iran has halted oil shipments to Britain and France, the Oil Ministry said Sunday, in an apparent pre-emptive blow against the European Union after the bloc imposed sanctions on Iran's crucial fuel exports. Iran Halts Oil Sales to France, Britain Iran Stops Oil Exports to UK, French Buyers, Ministry Says Iran suspends oil exports to Britain and France |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Israeli strike on Iran would be “destabilizing,†Joint Chiefs head says Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) -- The chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said in an interview that an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities would be "destabilizing." “It's not prudent at this point to decide to attack Iran,†Gen. Martin Dempsey said in an interview ... It would be premature to attack Iran: General Martin Dempsey White House national security adviser in Israel Iran FM: We are ready to face 'worst-case scenario' in defense of nuclear program |
Sydney Morning Herald | Egypt Recalls Ambassador to Syria Voice of America February 19, 2012 Egypt Recalls Ambassador to Syria VOA News Egypt has recalled its ambassador to Syria. The move is the latest in a series of Arab diplomatic measures aimed at applying pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to end his crackdown ... Syrian Gunmen Kill Officials as U.K. Foreign Secretary Warns of Civil War Protesters move within sight of Assad's palace Syrian forces fire on mourners |
 Globe and Mail | Philippines says it refrained from taking part in UN vote on Syria for ... Washington Post MANILA, Philippines â€" The Philippines says it did not take part in a UN vote on a resolution calling on Syrian leader Bashar Assad to step down as it seeks Syria's help in moving Filipinos from the troubled nation. The UN General Assembly voted ... Syria Presses Crackdown After China's Zhai Urges End to Violence China hopes for peaceful solution in Syria |
 CTV.ca | Base decisions on faith, Pope tells new cardinals Reuters By Philip Pullella | VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Sunday told 22 new Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world to base their actions and decisions on the bedrock of their faith as they exercise greater responsibility and power. Pope leads new cardinals in Mass |
 CBC.ca | Local attorney general, judge among latest killed in Syria CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A provincial attorney general and a judge were assassinated Sunday in Syria, state-run media and opposition activists said, in what the regime called another attack targeting officials. Attorney General Nidal Ghazal of ... Syria Presses Crackdown After China's Zhai Urges End to Violence China news agency: Still hope for Syria peace China hopes for peaceful solution in Syria |
Globe and Mail | Syria Presses Crackdown After Chinese Government Urges End to Violence Bloomberg Syrian security forces maintained their crackdown against opponents of President Bashar al-Assad's rule after China urged an end to the violence. At least 13 people were killed yesterday, following a toll of 31 on Feb. 17, the UK-based opposition ... Syrian regime on 'fierce campaign' to arrest doctors, opposition says China news agency: Still hope for Syria peace China calls for peace in Syria and backs referendum |
 Fox News | Iranian warships sail into the Mediterranean CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Iranian patrol frigate Alvand transits through the Suez Canal in this file picture dated February 22, 2011. (CNN) -- Two Iranian warships sailed through Egypt's Suez Canal into the Mediterranean Sea, Iran's semi-official Mehr news ... Iran warships enter Mediterranean Iran warships enter Mediterranean as tensions with Israel grow Iranian naval ships enter Mediterranean via Suez |
 BBC News | Syria 'disintegrating under crippling sanctions' BBC News One of Syria's leading businessmen says its economy is being crippled by foreign sanctions and that the government is slowly disintegrating. Faisal al-Qudsi, the son of a former Syrian president, told the BBC the military action could only last six ... China state news agency says still hope for Syrian peace Syrian Troops Fire on Protesters in Damascus Insight: Arabs open way for arming Syrians, civil war feared |
