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World - Google News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:31:51 GMT

CTV.ca

Russia's UN Veto on Syria Measure Gives Assad 'License to Kill'
BusinessWeek
By Flavia Krause-Jackson and Zaid Sabah Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Failure by the United Nations Security Council to deliver global condemnation of Syria gives President Bashar al-Assad room to continue his deadly 11-month crackdown on protesters.
Russia's UN Veto on Syria Gives Assad 'License to Kill'Bloomberg
Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on SyriaABC News
Russia, China veto at UN despite outrage over Syrian assault on restive cityWashington Post
The Guardian -Reuters -Sydney Morning Herald
all 6,235 news articles »

CTV.ca

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.
Dueling mass rallies held in MoscowCNN International
Tens of Thousands Rally Against PutinTIME
Pro and anti-Putin rallies held in MoscowThe Hindu
Pakistan Daily Times -Voice of America -RIA Novosti
all 1,238 news articles »

CBC.ca

Diplomat: Iran to Keep Cooperating With Nuclear Agency
Wall Street Journal
By BENOIT FAUCON PARIS—Iran will continue cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency and could still reach an understanding over its nuclear program, a top diplomat said Friday. But the official blamed the failure to put an end to the ...
Iran Launches New Military ExercisesABC News
NYT: Israeli attack on Iran would aggravate situationYnetnews
Khamenei Vows Iran Won't Back Down as US Differs With IsraelBusinessWeek
New York Times
all 3,270 news articles »

CBC.ca

Homs shelling kills hundreds in revolt's bloodiest episode
Jerusalem Post
By OREN KESSLER, YAAKOV KATZ AND REUTERS 02/05/2012 00:55 Top military intelligence commander deserts army in highest-level defection yet; enraged Syrians storm regime's embassies in Europe, Mideast. By REUTERS Hundreds of people were killed this ...
Syrians and Turks in Istanbul Protest Latest Syrian Show of ForceVoice of America
Protesters storm seven Syrian embassiesSydney Morning Herald
Syrian embassy in Canberra attackedABC Online
CBC.ca -CNN International -BBC News
all 804 news articles »

Globe and Mail

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
civilian deaths rise in AfghanistanCNN International
Afghan civilian deaths hit record high in 2011, UN report saysWashington Post
New York Times -The Associated Press -Wall Street Journal
all 926 news articles »

USA TODAY

European chill moves west, 122 die in Ukraine
Reuters
* Russian gas exporter cannot meet increased demand * Family of nine die in Russian home fire * Homeless in Ukraine, Poland bear the brunt * Heathrow flights threatened (.) By Richard Balmforth KIEV, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Bitterly cold weather that has ...
More than 220 dead as Europe freezesSydney Morning Herald
European chill moves west and 122 die in UkraineReuters Africa
East Europe Death Toll Climbs as Siberian Cold Grips RegionBusinessWeek
The Associated Press
all 1,725 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
Merkel Unhappy China Blocked Lawyer From MeetingABC News
Germany Seeks China's Help on IranVoice of America
msnbc.com
all 326 news articles »

Globe and Mail

Clinton: US, Europe must do more against tyrants
abc40
By AP - email US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrives at the Security Conference on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 in Munich, Germany. Politicians and military representatives will join for the 48. Munich Security conference from Friday, Feb.
Panetta reassures European allies over defence cutsReuters
Panetta and Clinton Seek to Reassure Europe on DefenseNew York Times
US seeks deeper co-operation to confront tyrantsCTV.ca
The Guardian -CBS News
all 835 news articles »

Business Today

2G verdict: UPA breathes a sigh of relief as court dismisses plea to ...
Times of India
NEW DELHI: A wave of jubilation and relief swept through the government with the trial court dismissing a plea to investigate home minister P Chidambaram as an adverse verdict would have taken the 2G scam to the PM's doorstep with the opposition ...
No Chidambaram role in 2G plot: courtThe Hindu
2G scam ruling: Chidambaram judgment revs up CongressDaily Mail
India court rejects home minister's prosecution bidThe News International
Economic Times -BusinessWeek -Hindustan Times
all 742 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 1,181 news articles »

Political Waves


Political_Waves at Yahoo! Groups

Whats wrong with this picture?
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:57:49 GMT
Pigs At The Trough: Joe Barton's War on CITGO, Andrew Bosworth Feb. 25, 2006 http://www.bushwatch.net/bush.htm#citgo There is a powerful Texas Congressman, Joe

for your convenience
Wed, 22 Feb 2006 22:26:20 GMT
We're still waiting for confirmation of the recipient list -- this will keep you in the loop. What's been posted since the change over. Jude There goes the

Notice
Tue, 21 Feb 2006 19:21:10 GMT
All of your addresses have been rolled over and we're waiting for Google to approve them. That should happen soon. Meanwhile, you can read the posts on the

Anatoly's invitation
Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:50:12 GMT
Hello All! My name is Anatoly Ryzhenko, I'm tech.supporting this great project (Political Waves). Please feel free to send me your requests in order to use

It appears that we're ready to switch out...
Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:15:09 GMT
Anatoly will roll over our readership -- please feel free to respond to his invitation. [Thanks, A -- you're a Sweet Pea!] There may be a hiccup or two that

Worrisome Matters -- part one
Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:09:04 GMT
Please consider this a Must Read. Richard Reeves is a columnist we've talked about before. Reeves is a moderate, he plays it safe ... he's very sensible.

Can we impeach him NOW?
Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:27:18 GMT
[Note: this is a repeat a post from the weekend -- I will be so relieved when we get this straightened out.] Here's the news the Bushies tried to keep from the

Gitmo -- a monsters legacy
Sun, 19 Feb 2006 22:28:01 GMT
In some ways, I appreciate Cheney more than I do Bush. I like my monsters scary and sneering and dark -- not fluffy and dense and dim-witted. I know who

arm-twisting Uncle Dick
Sun, 19 Feb 2006 19:24:59 GMT
Time has another of those stories the White House wishes hadn't come out today -- anybody who doesn't see the shooting story as a turning point, a final

Google Move -- second alert
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 23:00:11 GMT
Hey Wavers -- As you know, we've had a bit of hitch in our giddyup with the delivery system for awhile. Some of you receive, others don't, resends are a pain

Google Move -- second alert
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 22:55:05 GMT
Hey Wavers -- As you know, we've had a bit of hitch in our giddyup with the delivery system for awhile. Some of you receive, others don't, resends are a pain

Moving List to Google Groups!
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 22:35:34 GMT
Hey there, I don't think Jude has send out her note yet -- unless it's orbiting in the 8-1/2th dimension of cyberspace, but we're about to add everyone to a

Hillary to the rescue!
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 22:02:20 GMT
Selling off the ports to foreign investment is ... like ... the Mother of All Crony Schemes; yes, Enron was criminal, with Uncle Dick and his secret meetings

BLAM!!!
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:22:17 GMT
It's one hell of a mental picture, Uncle Dick shooting his acquaintance -- and it's a metaphor on so many levels the mind boggles. The Righty's are just

War Drums
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 18:54:35 GMT
UP NEXT: WAR! David Corn 2/16 http://www.davidcorn.com/ Right before I appeared on Fox News Channel today with Gordon Liddy to discuss the Cheney shooting, the


CommonDreams.Org

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