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Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Syria

US Ambassador Susan Rice told Security Council the US 'is disgusted' by Russian, Chinese 'no' votes that blocked resolution

Meeting of the UN Security Council (file photo).

UN: Afghan Civilian Deaths Up for 5th Straight Year

Assistance Mission in Afghanistan says 3,021 civilians were killed in 2011, 8 percent increase over previous year

Jan Kubis, the United Nations special representative in Afghanistan, gestures during a news conference in Kabul February 4, 2012.

Riots in Egypt Continue: At Least 6 Dead, Hundreds Injured

Violent clashes enter third day, as thousands protest lack of action by authorities during stampede at football match earlier this week

A protester runs away from tear gas during clashes with security forces near the Interior Ministry in Cairo, February 4, 2012.

Turkey Tries to Navigate Sectarian Divides in Middle East

Erdogan has strongly denied his government is following a sectarian agenda

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses lawmakers and supporters of his party at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, January 24, 2012.

Russians Hold Dueling Political Rallies

Braving bitter cold weather, thousands of opponents and supporters of PM Putin demonstrate in Moscow ahead of March presidential poll

Demonstrators braving bitterly cold weather attend a massive protest against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's rule in Moscow, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. The partially obscured sign calls on Putin to step down.

Suspension of ANC's Youth Leader Upheld

Julius Malema received five-year suspension in November for causing divisions within ANC, bringing it into disrepute

Julius Malema, delivers a speech in Soweto, May 15, 2011 (file photo)

President Obama Urges Congress to Help Homeowners

During weekly address, US president says housing crisis has been one of largest drags on recovery from recession

President Barack Obama tapes the weekly address, February 3, 2012

Romney Takes Lead in Nevada's Saturday Caucuses

New opinion poll gives the former Massachusetts governor a 20-point lead over former House of Representatives speaker Newt Gingrich

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, celebrates his Florida primary election win at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida, January 31, 2012.

Super Bowl Ticket a Prize for Fans

Supporters of New York Giants and New England Patriots pay thousands of dollars to experience the NFL championship game

 Super Bowl tickets.

US Drops Doping Case Against Tour de France Champion

Prosecutors announce they are closing a two-year investigation into allegations Lance Armstrong used performance enhancing drugs

Seven time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong (file photo)
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