North Korea Requests Emergency Flood Aid From United Nations - Businessweek

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North Korea Requests Emergency Flood Aid From United Nations Businessweek By Sangwon Yoon on August 03, 2012 North Korea requested emergency supplies, including food, as it tries to recover from last month's torrential rains and flooding, the United Nations said. The North Korean government “requested that the UN release its ... UN: North Korea in immediate need of food aid after floodsThe Guardian Flood-hit North Korea requests UN food aidTimes of India UN: North Korea seeks immediate food aid after floodsBBC News Reuters -Voice of America (blog) all 1,066 news articles »

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Syria crisis: UN General Assembly to vote on resolution - BBC News

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Syria crisis: UN General Assembly to vote on resolution BBC News The UN General Assembly is due to vote on a resolution that condemns the Security Council for failing to stop the violence in Syria. The text is not legally binding but is intended to increase pressure on the Council to take action. UN General Assembly to damn Syrian crackdownThe Associated Press UN General Assembly resolution to tell Syria to lock down chemical weapons ...Washington Post Political solution in Syria doubtful as Annan quits 'impossible' peace roleGlobe and Mail all 2,336 news articles »

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Diplomacy Hits Dead End in Syria - Wall Street Journal

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Diplomacy Hits Dead End in Syria Wall Street Journal By JOE LAURIA And FARNAZ FASSIHI Kofi Annan said he is quitting as special envoy to Syria. Farnaz Fassihi on The News Hub looks at the implications as well as suspicion that the big offensive against the Syrian city of Aleppo may start soon. Annan quits, urges more support for Syria peaceHindustan Times China 'regrets' Syria envoy Annan's resignationAFP Hoping for a 'soft landing' in SyriaCNN (blog) Xinhua -The News International -Los Angeles Times all 2,251 news articles »

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Syrian Leader's Weapons Under Strain - New York Times

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Syrian Leader's Weapons Under Strain New York Times With diplomatic efforts dead and the future of Syria playing out on the battlefield, many of the Syrian government's most powerful weapons, including helicopter gunships, fighter jets and tanks, are looking less potent and in some cases like a ... 'Main battle' about to begin in Aleppo, UN peacekeeping chief saysCNN Annan quits as Syrian envoy, blames violence on the ground and lack of unity ...Washington Post Syrian Paradox: The Regime Gets Stronger, Even as It Loses Its GripTIME Voice of America -Reuters -Businessweek all 8,559 news articles »

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Syria: Kofi Annan steps down (+video) - Christian Science Monitor

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Syria: Kofi Annan steps down (+video) Christian Science Monitor Citing the Syrian government's intractability, increasing violence and the international community's lack of consensus, former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan announced his resignation. He says there is still a chance for Syria to avoid the worst, ... Kofi Annan's exit makes it clear: Force trumps talk in SyriaLos Angeles Times Frustrated Annan quits as Syria peace envoyReuters Annan Quits As Syrian Envoy Over Disunity, FightingVoice of America Washington Post -The News International -Wall Street Journal all 2,167 news articles »

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Kayla Harrison Wins First Ever Judo Gold for USA - Voice of America

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Kayla Harrison Wins First Ever Judo Gold for USA Voice of America The United States on Thursday won its first-ever Olympic gold medal in judo. Russian President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister David Cameron were in the crowd Thursday to witness history being made at the London Games. Putin and Phelps show golden touchReuters Putin: Band's sentence for 'hooliganism' mustn't be too hardUSA TODAY Putin Cheers Russia's Judo JuggernautWall Street Journal New York Daily News -The Australian -Telegraph.co.uk all 1,975 news articles »

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Frustrated Annan quits as Syria peace envoy - Reuters

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Frustrated Annan quits as Syria peace envoy Reuters By Louis Charbonneau and Hadeel Al Shalchi | UNITED NATIONS/ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) - Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan is quitting as international peace envoy for Syria, frustrated by "finger-pointing" at the United Nations while the armed ... Kofi Annan quits as Syrian envoy, blames lack of unityUSA TODAY Resigning as Envoy to Syria, Annan Casts Wide BlameNew York Times UN's Syria Envoy Kofi Annan Resigns as Fighting EscalatesBusinessweek Washington Post -MiamiHerald.com -The Guardian all 2,060 news articles »

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Putin: Band's sentence for 'hooliganism' mustn't be too hard - USA TODAY

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Putin: Band's sentence for 'hooliganism' mustn't be too hard USA TODAY LONDON (AP) â€" Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday criticized the feminist punk rockers facing trial for performing a "punk prayer" against him at Moscow's main cathedral, but said that a punishment for them shouldn't be too severe. Olympics-Putin and Phelps show golden touchReuters Vladimir Putin says Pussy Riot should not be treated too harshlyTelegraph.co.uk Khaibulaev delights Putin with judo goldPakistan Daily Times The Australian -Voice of America (blog) -euronews all 1,945 news articles »

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White House Dismisses Reports of Aid to Syrian Rebels - Voice of America

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White House Dismisses Reports of Aid to Syrian Rebels Voice of America White House officials on Thursday dismissed reports that President Barack Obama signed an order to send US aid to Syrian anti-government forces. The administration announced it is sending more humanitarian aid to Syria and neighboring countries. Syrian rebels use captured regime tank in AleppoCTV British Columbia News Syrian conflict may escalate as troops tighten grip on AleppoThe Hindu Miller: US shouldn't intervene in SyriaNewsday Washington Post -Businessweek -Telegraph.co.uk all 8,877 news articles »

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Syrian rebels risk losing moral high ground to Assad as video shows summary ... - Washington Post

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Syrian rebels risk losing moral high ground to Assad as video shows summary ... Washington Post BEIRUT â€" The unsteady, hand-held video shows several bloodied prisoners, one in boxer shorts, being led into a noisy outdoor crowd and placed against a wall. The prisoners crouch and seem to avert their eyes as men carrying assault rifles shout slogans ... Syrian rebels accused of executions, other abusesBusinessweek Syrian rebels use captured army tanks to attack Aleppo airforce baseTelegraph.co.uk Syrian refugee crisis: We can't feed our people, say advancing FSA rebelsThe Guardian CNN all 8,838 news articles »

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Annan Casts Blame Widely as He Resigns as Syria Envoy - New York Times

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Annan Casts Blame Widely as He Resigns as Syria Envoy New York Times Frustrated by the seemingly intractable Syrian conflict, Kofi Annan announced his resignation on Thursday as the special peace envoy of the United Nations and the Arab League, throwing new doubts on whether a diplomatic solution is possible. Frustrated Annan quits as Syria peace envoy |Reuters UN Special Envoy Kofi Annan resigns from Syria missionFox News UN General Assembly resolution drops call for Syria's Assad to step downWashington Post Jerusalem Post -USA TODAY -The Australian all 1,979 news articles »

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Report: Obama OKs support for Syrian rebels - USA TODAY

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Report: Obama OKs support for Syrian rebels USA TODAY By David Jackson, USA TODAY President Obama approved an additional $12 million in humanitarian assistance to Syria today, amid reports that he has also authorized covert aid to rebels who are seeking to topple the regime of Bashar Assad. Annan quits amid Damascus execution claimsABC Online US announces $12 million more in Syrian humanitarian aid; takes total to $76 ...Washington Post US hikes humanitarian aid for Syria amid urgent need for foodLos Angeles Times New York Times -Reuters -Xinhua all 8,374 news articles »

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Annan Resigns as Syria Peace Envoy - New York Times

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Annan Resigns as Syria Peace Envoy New York Times Frustrated by the seemingly intractable Syrian conflict, Kofi Annan announced his resignation on Thursday as the special peace envoy of the United Nations and the Arab League, throwing new doubts on whether a diplomatic solution is possible. Annan resigns as envoy to SyriaCNN Frustrated Annan quits as Syria peace envoy |Reuters Annan will step down as UN-Arab League envoy to Syria on Aug. 31.USA TODAY Washington Post -The Guardian -TIME all 898 news articles »

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Syria crisis: Kofi Annan resigns as peace envoy - live updates - The Guardian

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Syria crisis: Kofi Annan resigns as peace envoy - live updates The Guardian Kofi Annan has announced that he will step down as international envoy on Syria on 31 August. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images • Kofi Annan has resigned as the international envoy on Syria, with effect from the end of the month. Kofi Annan resigning as UN envoy to SyriaCBS News Annan Resigns as Syria Peace EnvoyNew York Times Annan Quits as Special Envoy to SyriaWall Street Journal Washington Post all 525 news articles »

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Syria crisis: Kofi Annan quits as UN-Arab League envoy - BBC News

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Syria crisis: Kofi Annan quits as UN-Arab League envoy BBC News The UN-Arab League joint special envoy to Syria, Kofi Annan has announced he is leaving his post. In a news conference, he said the Syrian people "desperately need action" but criticised the UN Security Council for "finger pointing and name calling". Annan Resigns as Syria Peace EnvoyNew York Times Annan resigning as UN envoy to civil-war wracked SyriaLos Angeles Times UN Special Envoy Kofi Annan resigns from Syria missionFox News Wall Street Journal -Jerusalem Post -USA TODAY all 308 news articles »

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Yes, London, the Olympics were held in Atlanta - Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Yes, London, the Olympics were held in Atlanta Atlanta Journal Constitution By Jill Vejnoska Last Friday night's Olympic Opening Ceremony in London got huge viewership and lots of praise â€" but not exactly in Atlanta, where some eagle-eyed viewers noticed that the 1996 Centennial Games host city was the only one left out of an ... London's West End Denied Olympic Travel Boom as Fans Go EastBusinessweek Minding The Gap Between London's Olympic Economic Hype And RealityForbes Olympic Games host city London struggles to strike economic goldWashington Post Los Angeles Times -Telegraph.co.uk all 533 news articles »

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Syrian Rebels Wield Heavy Weapons in Attack on Airport - New York Times

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Syrian Rebels Wield Heavy Weapons in Attack on Airport New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" Syria's rebels shelled an airport near Aleppo on Thursday in what was described as one of the first known instances of insurgents using captured heavy weapons, as opposition activists warned that fighting for the city, the country's ... Syrian Rebels Turn Captured Tank on Assad's ForcesVoice of America Syrian Rebels Attack Military Airport as Clashes RageBusinessweek Assad urges on army as battle for Aleppo intensifies with use of warplanesCBS News ABC Online -ABC News all 7,752 news articles »

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Obama signs order supporting Syria's rebels, reports say - The Guardian

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Obama signs order supporting Syria's rebels, reports say The Guardian Barack Obama has signed a secret order authorising US support for Syrian rebels seeking to overthrow the Assad government, sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters. Obama's order, approved earlier this year and known as an intelligence ... Syrian Fighting Intensifies in Battle for Control of AleppoNew York Times Rebels use captured tank against Syrian forces in AleppoFox News Dozens killed as battles rage in SyriaHaaretz CNN -Businessweek -Telegraph.co.uk all 7,796 news articles »

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After Gaffe-Filled Foreign Tour, Europe Asks: 'Is Mitt Romney a Loser?' - TIME

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After Gaffe-Filled Foreign Tour, Europe Asks: 'Is Mitt Romney a Loser?' TIME By Bruce Crumley | July 31, 2012 | + Charles Dharapak / AP Mitt Romney's trip to Europe and Israel may not have been a complete disaster. Yet it was close enough to a risible calamity that the presumptive Republican candidate has to be glad it's over ... Culture Mattersâ€"Just Not as Much as Romney ThinksBusinessweek Romney bids to be the Chosen People's choiceHaaretz (blog) Adviser Draws Attention to Romney Mideast PolicyNew York Times Daily Beast -The Associated Press -Los Angeles Times all 8,748 news articles »

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Remains of Australia's most notorious criminal, Ned Kelly, to be returned to ... - Washington Post

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Remains of Australia's most notorious criminal, Ned Kelly, to be returned to ... Washington Post SYDNEY â€" The skeleton of Australia's most notorious criminal will finally be returned to his descendants 132 years after he was executed, the government said Thursday, ending the family's long quest to find and properly bury the remains of a man many ... Storied Aussie outlaw's remains returned to familyBusinessweek Ned Kelly bones to be returnedIrish Times all 218 news articles »

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Rebels turn captured tank on Syrian airbase - Reuters

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Rebels turn captured tank on Syrian airbase Reuters By Hadeel Al Shalchi | ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) - Syrian rebels turned a captured tank against government forces on Thursday and bombarded a military airbase, a welcome boost to their firepower in the week-long battle for the country's commercial ... Syrian forces unleash operations near DamascusThe Associated Press Syrian Rebels Shell Military Airport in Aleppo as Clashes RageBloomberg Obama signs order supporting Syria's rebels, reports sayThe Guardian Voice of America all 7,368 news articles »

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Halevy: If I were Iranian, I'd worry about next 3 months - Jerusalem Post

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Halevy: If I were Iranian, I'd worry about next 3 months Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF Former Mossad chief's statement comes as Netanyahu and Barak both warn time for sanctions, diplomacy is running out, amid speculation that an attack may take place before US elections in November. Former Mossad chief Efraim Halevy ... Israeli Leader Challenges US on IranWall Street Journal 'If I were an Iranian, I would be fearful in coming weeks'Ynetnews Budget fears wag Israeli war dogsAsia Times Online karnnewsradio -New York Times -Washington Post all 754 news articles »

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Israeli Leader Challenges US on Iran - Wall Street Journal

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Israeli Leader Challenges US on Iran Wall Street Journal By ADAM ENTOUS And JOSHUA MITNICK ASHQELON, Israelâ€"Israeli leaders dismissed the chances that a US-led sanctions campaign would convince Iran to give up its nuclear program, but US officials said they were hopeful Israel wasn't planning a unilateral ... 'If I were an Iranian, I would be fearful in coming weeks'Ynetnews Delicate situation in Mideast calls for two-state solutionBoston Globe Time short to stop Iran nuclear plan: NetanyahuThe Hindu Washington Post -New York Times -Xinhua all 757 news articles »

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Time short to stop Iran nuclear plan: Netanyahu - The Hindu

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Time short to stop Iran nuclear plan: Netanyahu The Hindu Time is running out for the international community to halt Iran's nuclear programme by peaceful means, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, told US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Israel skeptical over US sanctions on IranXinhua 'Tehran unfazed by Israeli, US threats'The News International Panetta, in Israel, stresses that US military action against Iran remains an ...Washington Post New York Times -Voice of America -Jerusalem Post all 734 news articles »

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