The Guardian

Russia, China veto UN draft backing Arab plan for Syria Reuters By Louis Charbonneau and Patrick Worsnip | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a UN resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown ... 'UNSC inaction on Syria reaffirms unreliability'Jerusalem Post Syria veto shames UN, says HagueThe Press Association Russia's veto on Syria sidelines UN as diplomatic options run outThe Guardian CTV.ca -BusinessWeek -RIA Novosti all 6,260 news articles »

The Hindu

Thousands Rally Against Putin Wall Street Journal By ALEXANDER KOLYANDR And GREGORY L. WHITE Tens of thousands of Russians braved frigid temperatures to protest Saturday as rival demonstrations for and against the Kremlin highlighted rising political tensions going into presidential elections Mar. 4. Anti-Putin protest makes a splashThe Independent Dueling mass rallies held in MoscowCNN International Pro and anti-Putin rallies held in MoscowThe Hindu Voice of America -Fox News all 1,201 news articles »

CTV.ca

Iran flexes muscles, begins military exercises in south Times of India Plans for new naval games in the Persian Gulf have been in the works for weeks. State media said that ground forces began maneuvers in southern Iran, but it was not immediately clear whether it was part of the planned naval training missions or a ... Diplomat: Iran to Keep Cooperating With Nuclear AgencyWall Street Journal Israeli defense minister says he sees widening global support for possible ...Washington Post Iran Launches New Military ExercisesABC News Haaretz -BusinessWeek all 3,283 news articles »

BBC News

Furious protesters lay siege to Syrian embassy in London Mirror.co.uk by Stephen Hayward, Sunday Mirror 5/02/2012 FURIOUS protesters broke into the Syrian embassy in London yesterday as the worst bloodshed of the uprising left 200 dead. Twelve people were arrested after pushing through a police cordon and breaking into ... After reports of mass bloodshed in Syria, protests erupt on several continentsCNN International Arrests at Syrian embassy protestBBC News Syrians storm embassies after uprising's worst violenceReuters Herald Sun -ABC Online -Sydney Morning Herald all 814 news articles »

USA TODAY

Europe's cold snap spreads west CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The cold snap that wreaked havoc on eastern and central Europe this week moved west on Saturday, triggering a rare snowfall in Rome and prompting Heathrow Airport to cancel some flights. Ukraine appears to be the worst ... European chill moves west, 122 die in UkraineReuters East Europe Death Toll Climbs as Siberian Cold Grips RegionBusinessWeek Europe tries to shield homeless from deep freezeThe Associated Press BBC News all 1,735 news articles »

CTV.ca

Taliban responsible for 77% of civilian casualties in Afghanistan, UN report says MiamiHerald.com By JON STEPHENSON KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Taliban and other insurgent groups were responsible for nearly 80 percent of the civilian deaths in the war in Afghanistan last year, said a UN report released Saturday. The report said the United Nations ... Most civilian deaths due to Taliban: UNSydney Morning Herald Taliban responsible for 77% of civilian casualties in Afghanistan, U.N. report ...Boston Herald civilian deaths rise in AfghanistanCNN International Washington Post -New York Times -Wall Street Journal all 945 news articles »

New York Times

China Considers Offering Aid in Europe's Debt Crisis New York Times HONG KONG — Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said Thursday that China would consider working with the International Monetary Fund to help shore up Europe's finances. But he left unclear whether China was willing to drop conditions that so far have made its ... Germany's Merkel urges China to use influence on IranReuters Germany Seeks China's Help on IranVoice of America Merkel Unhappy China Blocked Lawyer From MeetingABC News msnbc.com all 333 news articles »

BBC News

Prince William takes flight on Falklands duty BBC News Prince William has started work as an RAF search and rescue pilot in the Falkland Islands. The Duke of Cambridge will be part of a four-man crew in the territory providing cover for both the civilian and military population. The six-week deployment ... Falkland Islands -- British or Argentine?Yahoo! Contributors Network William takes to skies over FalklandsScotsman Prince William takes first flight as Falklands tensions simmerMirror.co.uk Washington Post -Telegraph.co.uk -Pakistan Daily Times all 651 news articles »

Boston.com

Panetta and Clinton seek to reassure Europe on defense Salt Lake Tribune By ELISABETH BUMILLER Munich, Germany • Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought Saturday to reassure Europe that, despite budget cuts in Washington and the coming withdrawal from the Continent of about ... Panetta reassures European allies over defence cutsReuters Hillary Clinton calls for greater US and European role against 'tyrants'The Guardian Monti warns against stoking prejudices in crisisCBS News CTV.ca all 856 news articles »

New York Times

US Plans Shift to Elite Units as It Winds Down in Afghanistan New York Times WASHINGTON — The United States' plan to wind down its combat role in Afghanistan a year earlier than expected relies on shifting responsibility to Special Operations forces that hunt insurgent leaders and train local troops, according to senior ... Coalition Commander Says Afghan Plan Still IntactVoice of America Cost drives NATO bid for smaller Afghan armyReuters NATO ministers mull financing for Afghan security forces post-2014Washington Post CBS News all 1,174 news articles »