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Russian FM Meets Syria's Assad as Violence Continues

After meeting, Lavrov says Syria's government wants to resolve ongoing violence, work toward political reforms

In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaks to reporters after his meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad, at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria, February 7, 2012.

Greek Police Clash with Austerity Protesters

Some demonstrators charged steps of parliament, threw rocks at police, who fired tear gas at the protesters, hit some with batons

Riot police scuffle with a female protester as they try to open the avenue outside the Greek Parliament during a heavy rain in Athens, February 7, 2012.

Russians Ignore Arctic Cold and Keep Protest Flame Burning

Tens of thousands leave their warm apartments to demonstrate against Prime Minister Putin

Anti-Putin protesters in Moscow

Sudan Oil Dispute Raises War Rhetoric

Sudan, South Sudan leaders fire escalating verbal salvos as tensions continue to reach breaking point

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir gives a press statement on his reasons for rejecting a African Union-brokered deal to resolve its oil crisis with its northern neighbor, in Juba, South Sudan, February 2, 2012.

Blasts Rock Central Nigerian City

In central city of Kaduna, witnesses say two explosions, one near army base, caused an unknown number of casualties

Map of Nigeria

Maldives President Resigns After Police Mutiny

First democratically elected president of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, said he did not wish to rule with an ' iron fist'

Maldives' first democratically elected president Mohamed Nasheed announces his resignation in a nationally televised address in Male, Maldives, February 7, 2012.

Earthquake Rescue Efforts Continue in Philippines

Monday's 6.7-magnitude quake struck along a fault line that a government seismologist says his office had not previously noted

Rescuers carry a body retrieved from a landslide caused by an earthquake in La Libertad, Negros Oriental in central Philippines February 7, 2012.

Beijing Accents the Positive Ahead of High Level Visit to US

Officials downplay sharp differences as Chinese vice president prepares for next week's visit to Washington

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping pictured at a China-U.S. Business Dialogue in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2011.

Pampered Pet Business Booms in US

Americans spent $50 billion on their animals in 2011

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Emotion Could Propel Lead Actress to Top in Oscar Race

Veteran Meryl Streep faces fierce competition from first-time nominee Viola Davis

Five leading ladies are competing for the Oscar for best actress in a leading role. All have offered weighty performances but some are a cut above.
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