![]() The Hindu | Journalists among dozens killed as bombing continues in Syrian city of Homs Washington Post BEIRUT — Syrian forces continued to bombard the city of Homs on Wednesday, as international outrage at the growing death toll increased pressure on the government of President Bashar al-Assad ahead of a meeting of world leaders Friday to discuss the ... Marie Colvin's killing piles pressure on Assad as civilian death toll rises Remembering Marie Colvin, friend and intrepid war correspondent Republican candidates back arming Syria rebels |
![]() New York Times | Anti-US protests in Afghanistan over Quran burning turn deadly The Seattle Times Afghan lawmakers backed demonstrators' demands that the offenders be tried in an Islamic court, applying pressure on President Hamid Karzai to act swiftly. By Kevin Sieff No comments have been posted to this article. KABUL, Afghanistan — Anti-American ... Quran burnings outrage Afghans - 7 die in protests Quran-Burning Spurs Deadly Riots Damage Control (Again) in Afghanistan |
![]() BBC News | Argentina train crash in Buenos Aires kills 49 BBC News At least 49 people have been killed and more than 600 injured in the worst train crash in Argentina in 40 years, officials say. The train hit the end of the platform at Once station in the capital Buenos Aires during the morning rush hour. Argentine train slams into station, killing 49 Cause of Argentine train crash still unknown Argentina: 49 dead, 600 injured in rail accident |
![]() Globe and Mail | Gingrich misses target on Iran's nuclear effort CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Newt Gingrich criticized the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff for characterizing Iran as a "rational actor" in international affairs and defending the possibility of preventing an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear ... Report: Iran concealed key atom research center Iran talks failure sparks confrontation fears Iran's failure to reach IAEA agreement regrettable: US |
![]() New York Times | Australian PM Calls Party Vote As Challenger Rises TIME By AP / MATTHEW PENNINGTON and ROD McGUIRK Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 (CANBERRA, Australia) — Prime Minister Julia Gillard put her job on the line Thursday, announcing a leadership ballot in hopes of quashing a comeback by the premier she ousted in a ... Labor spill 2012: MPs in quotes Gillard reveals true reasons for 2010 coup Gillard Calls Australian Leadership Vote, Expects to Face Predecessor Rudd |


