Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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US Closes Damascus Embassy as Assad Forces Kill More Syrians

Washington's decision reflects security concerns as violence increases dramatically and Syrian death toll rises

The US embassy building is seen in Damascus, Syria, January 12, 2012.

Palestinian Rivals Agree to Form Unity Government

Fatah, Hamas announce major step, agreeing to form interim unity government led by Palestinian President Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal (L-R) talk before an agreement signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, February 6, 2012.

Obama Orders New Sanctions on Iran

In executive order, president cites deceptive banking practices, 'continuing, unacceptable' risks to global financial system

U.S. President Barack Obama, Nov. 28 2011 (file photo).

Seoul: N. Korea Developing Attack Drones Using US Technology

Yonhap news says the drone technology is believed to have come to Pyongyang through Syria

Undated handout image courtesy of the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft.

43 Killed in 6.8-Magnitude Philippines Earthquake

Aftershocks continued to shake the island hours after the quake; dozens of people are missing,

Residents rush to higher grounds following tsunami rumors due to a magnitude 6.9 earthquake which hit the island province of Cebu and other central Philippine provinces Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.

Germany, France Pressure Greece to Finish Debt Deals

German Chancellor Merkel and French President Sarkozy threaten to withhold $171 billion bailout if negotiations are incomplete

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Berlin, June 17, 2011 (file photo).

Facebook, Google Remove Controversial Content in India

Google, Facebook action complies with Indian court decision ordering the removal of material deemed religiously offensive

The Google office in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, India, February 6, 2012

Arab World Faces Serious Poverty, Food Security Challenges

International Food Policy Research Institute says situation worse than had been reported

Food baskets in Beirut.

Health, Rights Groups Demand Tougher Anti-FGM Laws

Calls for tougher legislation issued on ninth International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

People gather around teenage girls from Uganda's Sebei tribe who have just undergone female genital mutilation near Kampala, Feb. 2011 (file photo).

Poll: Obama Leads Romney in Hypothetical Election Matchup

ABC News-Washington Post poll shows 50 percent of those surveyed believe president deserves second term

A February 1, 2012 file photo of President Barack Obama speaking in Falls Church, Virginia

New York Wins Close Super Bowl Over New England

Patriots score game-winner in final minute

Super Bowl Venue, Lucal Oil Stadium
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