 The Hindu | IAEA Says Iran Talks Fail on Denied Request to Visit Base BusinessWeek By Indira AR Lakshmanan and Ladane Nasseri Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The United Nation's atomic watchdog said it failed to win access to Iran's suspected nuclear-related military base, as an Iranian general warned his country may launch a pre-emptive ... UN nuke watchdog again denied access in Iran Iran: UN inspectors denied access to key military site, IAEA say IAEA: Iran Nuclear Talks End Without Progress |
 USA TODAY | UN reports failed Iran nuke talks USA TODAY TEHRAN, Iran (AP) â€" The UN nuclear agency says its experts have again failed to dent Iran's refusal to cooperate in probing allegations that Tehran covertly worked on an atomic arms program. Iranian President's Office, AP Technicians work Wednesday at ... US, Israel send mixed messages on Iran IAEA Says Iran Talks Fail on Denied Request IAEA Says Iran Talks Fail on Denied Request to See Military Base |
 Los Angeles Times | US, Israel send mixed messages on Iran Los Angeles Times As the US seeks to tamp down talk of an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, some analysts and officials see a campaign to wring concessions from Tehran. Hans Blix, right, former director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, ... IAEA Says Iran Talks Fail on Denied Request to See Military Base UN watchdog says nuclear talks with Iran failed IAEA mission to Iran ends in failure |
 The Guardian | IAEA mission to Iran ends in failure Washington Post UN nuclear officials conceded failure on Tuesday after an extraordinary, two-day visit to Iran yielded no progress in clearing up allegations about the country's pursuit of nuclear weapons technology. A spokesman for the International Atomic Energy ... UN nuke agency reports failed Iran talks Iran nuclear talks a failure, says IAEA IAEA: Iran refuses access to suspect nuke site |
 CBC.ca | Doctors struggle to save wounded children in Homs CNN (CNN) -- The shrapnel wound is in the toddler's left side. The boy needs "a proper hospital," the doctor says, not the makeshift clinic in the Syrian city of Homs where he's being treated. "Even the children are not allowed to get there," he says. Constant clashes challenge Syrian aid workers Cell phone videos show horrors inside Syria US raises specter of 'additional measures' in Syria |
 The Guardian | Cell phone videos show horrors inside Syria CBS News We're experiencing one of those times in history when an aging dictatorship hangs on to power by using military force against its own people. For nearly a year we've been following the freedom movement in Syria. It appears the dictator Bashir al-Assad ... White House Backs Red Cross Call for Syrian Ceasefires Activists: Scores dead as Syria launches military assault on villages Syria crisis: Homs comes under heavy bombardment |
 USA TODAY | Yemen must address people's problems, analysts say USA TODAY By Oren Dorell, USA TODAY As Yemenis voted Tuesday to replace their dictator of 34 years, analysts say Yemen must address the legitimate grievances of the country's factions rather than continue a military crackdown that has cost hundreds of lives. Yemen holds presidential election with 1 candidate Yemen's new leader inherits poor, fractured country Yemen's Election Ensures Leader's Exit |
The Guardian | Activists: Scores dead as Syria launches military assault on villages msnbc.com A general view shows the damaged Criminal Security building in the Syrian district of al-Khalidya in Homs Monday. Syrian government forces killed at least 100 people on Tuesday in assaults on villages and an artillery barrage in the restive city of ... White House Backs Red Cross Call for Syrian Ceasefires Syria's Assad is hitting Homs with the heaviest mortars in the world (video) Syrian forces mass for assault |
 USA TODAY | Pentagon Apologizes for Koran-Burning at Afghanistan Air Base BusinessWeek By Eltaf Najafizada and Viola Gienger Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The Pentagon apologized for the burning of the Koran, the Islamic scripture, in a trash dump at the biggest US military base in Afghanistan after the action set off protests. US officials apologize after troops burn Qurans in Afghanistan Quran burning: What is the respectful way to dispose of Islam's holy book? Afghans protest Quran burning |
 Globe and Mail | Afghans protest burning of Korans at US base Washington Post BAGRAM, Afghanistan â€"As thousands of angry Afghans flung rocks at NATO's largest military base in Afghanistan on Tuesday, American officials sought to quell a widening furor over what they said had been the accidental incineration by US military ... US officials apologize after troops burn Qurans in Afghanistan Quran burning: What is the respectful way to dispose of Islam's holy book? Koran Burning at US Base Sparks Afghan Protests |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Syria: Dozens killed, Red Cross urges cease-fire CBS News An image taken from a video posted to Youtube by a Syrian opposition activist allegedly shows damage from government shelling of the Baba Amr district of Homs, Feb. 21, 2012. (Youtube) BEIRUT - Food and water are running dangerously low in the besieged ... Syria steps up Homs bombardment Dozens Killed in Syria, Red Cross Urges Cease-Fire Red Cross urges halt in Syrian violence for aid delivery |
 CTV.ca | Red Cross urges halt in Syrian violence for aid delivery CNN By Joe Sterling, CNN (CNN) -- The International Red Cross on Tuesday implored the Syrian regime and others engulfed in fighting to halt so it can distribute help to hungry, frightened and injured civilians. "Implement a daily cessation of fighting for ... Dozens killed in Syria as Red Cross calls for daily pause in fighting to aid ... Syrian forces prepare for Homs ground assault |
 USA TODAY | Dozens killed in Syria, Red Cross urges cease-fire The Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) â€" Syrian gunners pounded rebel strongholds in the besieged city of Homs on Tuesday, killing at least 30 people and bringing frantic cries for help from residents who say food and water are running dangerously low, according to activists. Activists: Dozens dead as Syria launches 'large-scale military assault' on ... Syria steps up Homs bombardment Opposition group raises Syria death toll to 50 |
 ABC News | Official: Books Burned in Afghanistan Extremist ABC News Muslim holy books that were burned in a pile of garbage at a US military base in Afghanistan had been removed from a library at a nearby detention center because they contained extremist messages or inscriptions, a western military official said ... Nato apologises for Afghan Koran 'burning' Afghans protest Koran-burning at Bagram In Afghanistan, troops' respect for the Koran is a matter of self-preservation |
 Fox News | Iran says it would 'act without waiting' to protect national interests Fox News TEHRAN, Iran â€" Iran said it would it would “act without waiting†with regards to protecting its national interests that may be threatened by foreign countries, Reuters reported. The report said Mohammad Hejazi, the deputy head of the Islamic Republic's ... Iran outlines conditions for EU oil exports Oil holds near $120, buyers take less Iran oil Oil price climbs on fear Iran may stop more oil |
 BBC News | Nato apologises for Afghan Koran 'burning' BBC News The Nato commander in Afghanistan has apologised over reports foreign troops may have burnt copies of the Koran. Announcing an inquiry, US Gen John R Allen said any "improper disposal" of religious materials was inadvertent. Reports suggest the books ... US and Nato apologise for Afghan Qur'an burning Quran burning angers Afghans; US vows probe Official: Books burned in Afghanistan extremist |
 The Guardian | US and Nato apologise for Afghan Qur'an burning The Guardian US and Nato forces have rushed to apologise for discarding and possibly burning copies of the Qur'an, as thousands of furious Afghans gathered to protest outside Bagram military airbase. Some carried ancient hunting rifles and others used slingshots to ... Official: Books burned in Afghanistan extremist Quran burning angers Afghans; US vows probe NATO's 'improper disposal' of Qurans inflames Afghan protesters |
 Christian Science Monitor | NATO's 'improper disposal' of Qurans inflames Afghan protesters Christian Science Monitor More than 1000 Afghans protested after hearing reports that NATO personnel improperly disposed of some Qurans at a base in Afghanistan. By Scott Baldauf, Staff writer / February 21, 2012 Afghan men gather as some of them throw rocks towards the US ... Huge crowd of Afghans protests reports of burning of Koran at US base NATO commander orders probe of 'improper' disposal of large number of Islamic ... Afghans protest over reported Koran desecration at US base |
 CBC.ca | Afghans protest burning of Koran at US base Washington Post BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan â€" Deeply angered over the improper disposal of copies of the Koran by US troops, thousands of Afghans on Tuesday tried to storm the largest US base in Afghanistan. The protests erupted early in the morning, after Afghans ... Afghanistan erupts over Koran 'burning' Shooting in Afghanistan continues deadly trend Afghans protest over reported Koran desecration |
 The Hindu | Official: Guards aided Zetas prison break CBS News A state police officer wearing a face mask stands behind the fence as relatives of inmates wait for news after a prison riot at Apodaca correctional state facility in Apodaca on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday Feb. 19, 2012. 44 dead in Mexican prison after riots Inmate Massacre Highlights Mexico Jail Corruption Mexico prison riot was cover for jailbreak, officials say |
 Telegraph.co.uk | China Buys Least Iran Crude in Five Months Amid Price Talks BusinessWeek By Bloomberg News Feb. 21 (Bloomberg) -- China, the biggest buyer of Iranian crude, cut purchases to the lowest level in five months in January even as its total oil imports rose after trading companies in the two nations failed to renew supply ... Oil steady near $120, buyers take less Iran oil Iran sets conditions for future oil sales to European nations after cutoffs to ... Iran says UN nuke inspectors will not visit sites |
 Moneycontrol.com | Iran Says UN Weapons Inspectors Won't Visit Nuclear Sites New York Times LONDON â€" Iran said on Tuesday that a team of United Nations nuclear officials visiting the country for the second time in three weeks would not go to nuclear facilities, despite earlier reports that its members had sought permission to inspect a ... Hague warns of 'Middle East arms race' India ships will lose insurance due to Iran sanctions, may look to China Oil Trades Near Nine-Month High as Europe Reaches Greek-Aid Deal |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Syrian forces shell Homs district, kill 12: activists Reuters | AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian government forces killed at least 12 people and wounded 100 on Tuesday when they unleashed a heavy artillery barrage on a rebel-held district of the city of Homs, activists said. "The Free Syrian Army is not letting the army ... Relentless shelling in Syria kills 7, including baby, opposition group says Syrian opposition group says 7 killed in intense shelling of city of Homs |
 The Guardian | Syrian troops fire on Damascus protesters The Guardian Syrian forces opened fire with live ammunition on demonstrators in Damascus overnight, wounding at least four people, according to activists, as unrest continued to spread in the capital. Demonstrations and clashes with security forces have rocked ... Syria: tanks and troops descend on Homs as Red Cross tries to broker ceasefire 'EU may adopt further sanctions against Syria' West and Arab countries step up pressure on Syria |
