TopNews-05Feb2012

  • Romney wins Nevada GOP caucuses, Fox News projects – Fox News
    Globe and MailRomney wins Nevada GOP caucuses, Fox News projectsFox NewsThe pressure is on the rest of the Republican presidential field to knock Mitt Romney down a peg after the former Massachusetts governor sailed to victory in the Nevada caucuses following his big Florida win earlier in the week.Gingrich explains his way forwardCNNAnalysis: Romney Win Lea […]
  • Iran raid likely to drag in US, hurt global economy

    CBC.ca — Iran raid likely to drag in US, hurt global economy– Reuters AfricaBy William Maclean MUNICH (Reuters) – An Israeli raid on Iran’s nuclear facilities would deliver a painful shock to the global economy, revive flagging Islamist militancy and possibly drag the United States into a regional war whether it backed its …Israeli defense minister says he […]
  • Syria: UN veto gives Assad ‘licence to kill’ – opposition

    BBC News Syria: UN veto gives Assad ‘licence to kill’ – opposition. Russia and China have handed Syria’s government a “licence to kill”, say opposition activists, after the two countries vetoed a UN resolution. The Syrian National Council, an opposition umbrella group, urged Moscow and Beijing to change their minds.Why China, Ru […]
  • Patriots vs. Giants

    ESPN– Patriots vs. GiantsBoston.comBy Jim McBride With New York’s ability to pressure the quarterback it’s never been more important for the Patriots to establish a running game to keep the monsters out of the backfield. Even if it doesn’t find early success it must keep pounding the …Giants amazed at athleticism of Pierre-PaulBoston GlobePatr […]
  • Russia opposition vows new rallies to shake Putin
    AFPRussia — The movement against Vladimir Putin was Sunday preparing new rallies to loosen the Russian strongman’s 12-year grip on power after keeping up their challenge with a third mass demonstration in Moscow. Tens of thousands marched through Moscow …Putin rally organisers fined over crowd number […]
  • Occupy Wall Street in DC

    Washington Post – Some demonstrators are refusing to leave Freedom Plaza and McPherson Square, as Park Police begin to enforce no-camping rules. US Park Police in riot gear, some on horseback, raid McPherson Square to enforce no-camping regulations against Occupy DC …Police clear tents from Occupy site in DC; 7 heldBoston.comP […]
  • Car bomb kills seven outside police headquarters in Kandahar

    The GuardianCar bomb kills seven outside police headquarters in Kandahar Washington PostKABUL — At least five Afghan police officers and two civilians were killed Sunday when a car bomb was detonated outside the main police headquarters in Kandahar, officials said. Another 19 people, six of them police officers, were wounded in the blast, …Casualties report […]
  • Egypt clashes rage into fourth day

    AFPCAIRO — Protesters and riot police fought pitched battles in Cairo on Sunday as clashes sparked by the perceived failure of Egypt’s military rulers to prevent deadly football-linked violence raged into a fourth day. Hundreds of riot police blocked …Deaths in Egypt Clashes Rise to 11Wall Street JournalProtests Ov […]
  • Eight Navy sailors discharged for hazing captured on video

    Eight Navy aboard the sailors aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, part of the 7-ship Amphibious Task Force West, were accused and discharged for hazing a newcomer. SAN DIEGO — Eight sailors have been discharged from the Navy after a hazing incident …Navy: 8 Cali […]
  • Protesters attack 7 Syrian embassies around world

    USA TODAY- Protesters attacked seven Syrian embassies around the world following reports of the bloodiest episode yet in Damascus’ nearly yearlong crackdown on dissent. Mobs trashed diplomats’ offices from London to Australia and set Arrests at Syrian embassy prot […]
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