 New York Times | US Sees Iran Attacks as Likely if Israel Strikes New York Times WASHINGTON â€" American officials who have assessed the likely Iranian responses to any attack by Israel on its nuclear program believe that Iran would retaliate by launching missiles on Israel and terrorist-style attacks on United States civilian and ... Determined to stop Iran from acquiring nukes: US Obama likely to resist pressure to further toughen Iran stance Iran says making nuclear bombs a "great sin" |
 ABC News | Wounded British Journalist Smuggled From Syria ABC News A wounded British photographer who had been trapped in the besieged Syrian city of Homs was spirited safely into Lebanon on Tuesday in a risky journey that killed 13 rebels who helped him escape the relentless shelling and gunfire. UN estimates Syria's civilian death toll to be 'well over 7500' More than 7500 killed in Syria, UN says, as new resolution tried Group describes harrowing rescue of British journalist in Syria |
 CTV.ca | More than 7500 killed in Syria, UN says, as new resolution tried Reuters * Syrian forces kill 25 in bombardments - activists * UN official says Syria toll exceeds 7500 * France says Security Council working on new resolution (Adds US drafts outline of new resolution, China comment) By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN, ... Group describes harrowing rescue of British journalist in Syria China 'supports humanitarian aid for Syria' UN: Assad's Crackdown Has Killed 'Well Over 7500' People |
 Los Angeles Times | UN: Assad's Crackdown Has Killed 'Well Over 7500' People Voice of America February 28, 2012 UN: Assad's Crackdown Has Killed 'Well Over 7500' People VOA News A senior UN official says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's deadly crackdown on an opposition uprising has killed "well over 7500" people, an increase of 2100 from the ... Rebels Smuggle UK Reporter Out of Syria US drafts outline of new UN Syria resolution Syria's nonviolent activists face uphill battle for democracy |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Rebels Smuggle UK Reporter Out of Syria TIME By AP / BASSEM MROUE Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 A Free Syrian Army fighter takes a position as the Syrian Army advances towards the town of Sarmin, Feb. 27, 2012. Rodrigo Abd / AP (BEIRUT) â€" Syrian rebels smuggled a wounded British journalist out of the ... US drafts outline of new UN Syria resolution Syria's nonviolent activists face uphill battle for democracy Wounded British journalist smuggled safely out of besieged Syrian city of Homs |
Telegraph.co.uk | Wounded British journalist smuggled safely out of besieged Syrian city of Homs Washington Post BEIRUT â€" A wounded British photographer who had been trapped in the besieged Syrian city of Homs was spirited safely into Lebanon on Tuesday in a risky journey that killed 13 rebels who helped him escape the relentless shelling and gunfire. Syria forces continue shelling; Dozens killed Syria civilian death toll "well over 7500"-UN Syria Shells Opposition Centers as Assad Enacts Constitution |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Syria civilian death toll "well over 7500"-UN Reuters * Syrian forces kill 25 in bombardments - activists * UN official says Syria toll exceeds 7500 * France says Security Council working on new resolution By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN, Feb 29 (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad can be classified ... Syria Shells Opposition Centers as Assad Enacts Constitution Wounded British journalist smuggled from Syria Syrian Forces Shell Towns in North After Assad Says Voters Back Referendum |
 USA TODAY | 'Activists killed' as wounded photographer smuggled out of Syria Sydney Morning Herald Up to 13 activists have died helping to smuggle wounded British photographer Paul Conroy out of the besieged Syrian city of Homs, international campaign group Avaaz says. Conroy, a Sunday Times photographer who was wounded in his leg, ... Syrian activists killed in Paul Conroy rescue mission 13 Syrians die attempting to rescue foreign journalists from Homs |
 USA TODAY | Syrian envoy denounces UN talks, walks out [Video] Los Angeles Times Syria's ambassador walked out of an emergency meeting on his embattled country Tuesday after the United Nations human rights chief said she was "appalled" by the escalating violence and called for an end to the fighting. "Those committing atrocities in ... US rips "delusional" Syria envoy over UN walkout UN Rights Group Slams Syrian Government Syria storms out of UN rights meeting |
 Christian Science Monitor | Crippled Costa cruise ship to reach land Thursday Christian Science Monitor Those aboard the Costa Allegra, a sister ship of the cruise liner that capsized off Italy last month, faced more stifling days and nights before the vessel docks in the tropical paradise. By Jason Straziuso and Victor L. Simpson, Associated Press ... Cruise Line: Crippled Ship to Reach Land Thursday Costa Allegra passengers face uncomfortable three days without power Costa Cruises liner towed to Seychelles' main island |
 Haaretz | UN Rights Group Slams Syrian Government Voice of America February 28, 2012 UN Rights Group Slams Syrian Government Lisa Schlein | Geneva The UN's top rights official, Navi Pillay, opened an emergency session on the crisis in Syria with a strong condemnation of the government's increasingly violent attacks ... US slams Syria over UN rights meeting walkout Syria faces new ceasefire call as Homs journalist freed Syria walks out of UN human rights debate |
 ABC News | Costa Allegra passengers stuck on stranded ship until Thursday Los Angeles Times By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger Passengers of the Costa Allegra, stranded in the Indian Ocean on Monday after a fire swept through the engine room and left the cruise ship without power, will be stuck on board for another ... Costa Allegra: the brother and sister on the stricken liners World cruise giant hits trouble after accidents Costa Cruises liner towed to Seychelles' main island |
ABC News | Costa Cruises liner towed to Seychelles' main island Reuters By George Thande | VICTORIA (Reuters) - A crippled cruise ship owned by the company whose giant liner was wrecked off Italy last month is being towed by a French tuna boat to the main island in the Seychelles, its owners said on Tuesday. Costa Allegra gets a tow under armed guard Cruise Line: Crippled Ship to Reach Land Thursday |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Crippled cruise ship, being towed in Indian Ocean, to reach land Thursday ... Washington Post NAIROBI, Kenya â€" Helicopters will ferry food and flashlights to more than 1000 passengers and crew stuck aboard a disabled cruise ship that is being towed to the Seychelles Islands through waters prowled by pirates, officials said Tuesday. Carnival Cruise Ship Towed to Seychelles After Fire in Second Costa Mishap Costa Allegra: passengers may be stuck onboard for another 40 hours Stricken Costa cruise ship off Seychelles changes route |
 Christian Science Monitor | Ominous signs in Homs amid reports that Syrian tanks are rolling in Christian Science Monitor Following yesterday's reports of the Syrian government's massacre of civilians seeking to flee the assault on Homs, a large armored column appears to be closing on the city. By Dan Murphy, Staff writer / February 28, 2012 In this Feb. Sarkozy says injured French journalist evacuated from Syria after tough ... Syria faces fresh ceasefire call Wounded British journalist smuggled out of Syria |
 BBC News | Syria faces fresh ceasefire call BBC News The UN human rights commissioner has demanded an urgent ceasefire in Syria, accusing the military of atrocities against civilians. Syria's representative stormed out of the Human Rights Council session after the comments by Navi Pillay. Syria's Assad reportedly launching ground invasion of Homs Wounded British journalist smuggled out of Syria Rebels Smuggle British Reporter Out of Syria |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Costa ship to reach land Thursday MiamiHerald.com By Hannah Sampson A cruise ship disabled by an engine fire is being towed and should reach land Thursday, according to a spokesman for Costa Cruises. The incident is the second in six weeks for Costa/ A helicopter with supplies and communications ... Carnival Ship Allegra Being Towed to Seychelles After Fire Costa cruise ship stranded in pirate waters near the Seychelles Cruise Line: Crippled Ship to Reach Land Thursday |
 New York Times | Government Troops Pursue Syrian Rebels After Referendum New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" A day after a referendum on a new constitution, Syrian government troops were reported on Tuesday to be pushing toward opposition strongholds in and near the central city of Homs. News reports said at least one wounded Western ... EU hits Assad's ministers with new Syria sanctions Wounded photographer out of Syria, activists say Rebels whisk injured British reporter out of Syria |
 ABC News | Euro Leaders Delay Decision on Bigger Bailout Fund ABC News The leaders of the 17 countries that use the euro have delayed a decision on whether to give their bailout funds more firepower until later in March, European officials said Tuesday. Eurozone leaders were expected to meet Friday afternoon to decide ... German Stocks Climb as Merkel Wins Greek Aid Vote; Banks Rally Euro leaders won't decide on bailout fund Friday Eurozone crisis live: reaction to S&P's Greek downgrade |
 Wall Street Journal | Towing Begins for Crippled Cruise Ship Wall Street Journal AP NAIROBI, Kenyaâ€"A French fishing vessel on Tuesday began towing an Italian cruise ship drifting powerless in the Indian Ocean to a nearby Seychelles island, but wasn't expected to reach the tiny resort island until Wednesday, officials said. Costa Cruises liner towed to Indian Ocean island Powerless Costa cruise ship being towed to shore Costa Allegra: cruise safety back under the spotlight |
 Globe and Mail | Syrian official: No one dying from hunger, sickness even as deaths mount CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- While carnage mounts in the streets of Syria, the war of words rages on as well. "We are not happy to see brothers killing each other," Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem said, insisting that no regime cares more about ... Syria: wounded journalists 'safe' in Lebanon - live updates Syria: Paul Conroy 'safe and sound in Lebanon after being smuggled out of Homs' Syria journalists rescue bid fails |
 BBC News | Syria Red Crescent bid to rescue Homs journalists fails BBC News Fresh attempts to evacuate two wounded Western journalists from Homs in Syria have failed, the Red Cross says. Vehicles from the Syrian Red Crescent reached the besieged suburb of Baba Amr, but left without them. Frenchwoman Edith Bouvier would not ... Death toll mounts in Syria's Homs Elite Syrian troops sent to embattled Homs Syria approves new constitution amid bloodshed |
 The Guardian | Activist group: 144 dead across Syria Houston Chronicle BEN HUBBARD, AP Supporters of the Free Syrian Army are seen in Kafar Taharim, Syria, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Photo: Rodrigo Abd / AP Supporters of the Free Syrian Army ride a motorcycle with a rocket-propelled grenade in Kafar Taharim, Syria, Friday, ... Syria approves new constitution amid bloodshed Syria says constitution approved; scores of deaths are reported Activist Group Says 144 Dead Across Syria |
