Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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Russia Says UN Resolution on Syria Risks Civil War

United Nations endorses Arab League plan that requires Syrian President Assad to transfer power

A Syrian forces tank moves along a road during clashes with the army defectors, in the Rastan area in Homs province, central Syria, January 30, 2012.

Obama Confirms Drone Strikes in Pakistan

Islamabad balks as US president defends use of missile attacks, saying they are 'very precise, precision strikes' against al-Qaida

U.S. President Barack Obama (File)

Heightened US-Egypt Tensions Raise Concern

Egypt's refusal to allow several American citizens to leave country raises stakes in confrontation concerning democracy organizations

Map of Egypt

Romney Eyes Victory as Florida Republicans Vote

Several public opinion polls show Romney with double-digit lead over main rival, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich

A pair of voters cast their ballots  at a fire station in Coral Gables, Florida, January 31, 2012.

More Election Protests Expected in Senegal

Opposition continues pressing for President Abdoulaye Wade, 85, to abandon plans to run for third term on February 26

Anti-government protesters run from tear gas in Dakar on January 27, 2012.

AU Leadership Race Inconclusive

Heads of state decided to keep the current commission in place as caretaker until another election can be held at the next summit

Analysts: Difficult Dialogue with Nigeria's Violent Boko Haram Essential

They say Nigerian military crackdown would make things worse

Police say Boko Haram militants staged attack in Kano, Nigeria Jan 24, 2011 which left this market in ruins and left at lead 185 people dead

Rights Group Details Evidence of Chinese Aid Shipment to North Korea

Pictures, taken earlier this month, show cargo trucks stacked with rice bags waiting to enter North Korea

Bags of rice on a 30-ton truck awaiting delivery to North Korea, January 12, 2012.

France Lands Indian Fighter Jet Deal

India is set to buy 126 French-made fighter jets in one of the world's largest arms contracts, according to Indian officials

A Dassault Rafale fighter jet takes part in a flying display at the Le Bourget airport near Paris in this June 2011 file photo

India Attracts Record Foreign Investment Despite Slowdown

Foreign investors still keeping faith with potential of Asia's third largest economy

Employees watch as a tunnel boring machine is lowered at a construction site of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in Chelmsford Club in New Delhi, January 31, 2012.

Silent Strokes Tied to Memory Loss Among Older Adults

Scientists say silent stroke has no obvious symptoms; damage detected only undergoing special MRI imaging procedure

Scientist studied a group of more than 650 men and women 65 years and older with no previous signs of dementia or severe memory loss. They underwent MRI brain scans, as well as tests to measure their ability to absorb information.
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