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US closes embassy, pulls diplomats from Syria as violence intensifies - Washington Post
Monday, February 6, 2012 11:01:55 AM CST
 Telegraph.co.uk | US closes embassy, pulls diplomats from Syria as violence intensifies Washington Post DAMASCUS, Syria — The United States closed its embassy in Damascus on Monday citing security concerns, while Britain summoned its ambassador to London to discuss Syria's increasingly violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrators. US closes Syrian embassy, presses Assad to step down US, UK take diplomatic steps over Syria violence US closes Syria Embassy, pulls all staff |
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Obama sanctions Iranian Central Bank - BBC News
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:11:33 AM CST
 BBC News | Obama sanctions Iranian Central Bank BBC News US President Barack Obama has placed stricter sanctions on Iran's government, including its central bank. In an executive order, Mr Obama said he was freezing all Iranian government assets held or traded in the US. On Sunday, Mr Obama said the US and ... Obama slaps new sanctions on Iran US levies new sanctions on Iran's Central Bank Obama tightens Iran sanctions over bank "deception" |
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Egypt names 19 Americans facing trial - CBS News
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:42:13 AM CST
 CBC.ca | Egypt names 19 Americans facing trial CBS News Sam LaHood, left, is pictured in this Jan. 2009 file photo as his father Ray is sworn in as Transportation Secretary in Washington. Sam LaHood is one of 19 American NGO employees indicted by the Egyptian government. Egypt Names Americans Facing Trial, Ties Strained Official: Egypt's presidential election advanced US and Egypt clash over Americans accused of conspiracy |
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Norwegian terror suspect Breivik tells court today he deserves a medal - Christian Science Monitor
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:44:51 AM CST
 Christian Science Monitor | Norwegian terror suspect Breivik tells court today he deserves a medal Christian Science Monitor In his court appearance today, Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik pleaded not guilty, saying the July 2011 bomb blast and shooting spree were 'self defense' of his culture. By Valeria Criscione, Correspondent / February 6, 2012 Norwegian ... Court Hearing: Norway Killer Demands Medal Norway killer Anders Bering Breivik demands medal for combatting 'Islamic ... Norway Mass Murderer Tells Court Hate Killings Targeted Traitors |
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Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint government - Washington Post
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:38:06 AM CST
 CTV.ca | Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint government Washington Post JERUSALEM — The rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have agreed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will head a joint government that will prepare for new elections, ending a prolonged stalemate over how to mend their bitter split ... Palestinian rivals choose Abbas to head unity government Netanyahu: PA President must choose between peace with Israel and peace with Hamas Palestinian Rivals Agree to Form Unity Government |
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Queen Elizabeth celebrates 60 years on throne - CNN
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:55:36 AM CST
 CTV.ca | Queen Elizabeth celebrates 60 years on throne CNN By Richard Allen Greene, CNN London (CNN) -- Sixty years ago Monday, a 25-year-old woman visiting a remote part of Kenya got a message that her father had died. She cut her trip short and flew home to London. Prime Minister Winston Churchill met her at ... Queen celebrates 60 years on throne Gun salute marks The Queen's diamond jubilee Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebration |
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Children among 12 dead as quake hits Philippines - Reuters
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:20:33 AM CST
 CBC.ca | Children among 12 dead as quake hits Philippines Reuters | MANILA (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Negros on Monday, triggering landslides that toppled houses and killing at least 12 people, including two children, officials said. Government offices and schools ... Quake Rocks Central Philippines Magnitude 6.8 earthquake kills 43 in Philippines Central Philippines earthquake 'kills at least seven' |
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Romanian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Protests - New York Times
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:59:06 AM CST
 The Guardian | Romanian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Protests New York Times BERLIN — After weeks of protests, Romania's prime minister resigned Monday, the latest European leader to fall victim to a mood of public outrage over austerity measures and stagnant growth. Thousands of Romanians took to the streets across the country ... Romania Stocks Fall Most in 2 Months as Prime Minister Resigns Romania's debt-stricken government falls Romania's government collapses after protests |
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Europe's weather brings continent to a halt - Christian Science Monitor
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:15:01 AM CST
 Christian Science Monitor | Europe's weather brings continent to a halt Christian Science Monitor The frigid temperatures and snowfall that began in Eastern Europe last week have reached Western Europe, snarling airport traffic in Britain and turning Rome white. By Robert Marquand, Staff writer / February 6, 2012 Snow covers typical Dutch scenery ... Will Europe's brutal cold affect us? Deep freeze tightens grip across Europe Europe's cold snap claims more victims, travel hit |
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Winter weather live: Britain faces backlog of travel disruption - Telegraph.co.uk
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:33:48 AM CST
 Telegraph.co.uk | Winter weather live: Britain faces backlog of travel disruption Telegraph.co.uk Follow live coverage of all travel and weather updates after a weekend of heavy snowfall across the UK. Sabine Maerky sent us this fantastic photo of people enjoying the snow on Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath... Photo: Sabine Maerky By Donna Bowater ... Heathrow cancels flights as snow blankets London Diverted flights resume journeys Passengers fume over flight delays |