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Syrian Troops Fire on Protesters in Damascus

Witnesses says shooting broke out at funeral of three people killed by security forces during protest in area a day earlier

Anti-government protesters attend the funerals, in snowy weather, of those killed during clashes with government troops in earlier protests against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, February 18, 2012.

Iranian Warships Enter Mediterranean

News agencies quote Iranian, Egyptian sources saying they could be going to Syria

Map of Iran

Greek Cabinet Mulls Austerity Mandates

Austerity measures needed in order to secure $170 billion bailout from EU, prevent Greece from defaulting on its debt

Riot police secure the entrance to the German Embassy during an anti-austerity protest in Athens, February 17, 2012.

Latvians Vote to Make Russian an Official Language

Vote sparking heated debate between country's large ethnic Russian, Latvian populations

A Latvian woman casts her ballot paper at a polling station during a language referendum in Riga, Latvia, February 18, 2012.

Thousands Turn Out for Pro-Putin Rallies

Thousands of people across Russia rallied Saturday behind Prime Minister Valdimir Putin in his bid to become president

A demonstrator holds a poster reading: "For Putin!" during a rally in support of Putin's candidacy to the presidency in the March 4th election, in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

Activists Urge Stronger US Policy Toward Two Sudans

US government facing criticism for not doing enough to help South Sudan after bringing about creation of new country

Map of Sudan and South Sudan

Pope Installs New Princes of Catholic Church

Cardinals come from US, Hong Kong, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, India, Canada, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Romania, Belgium, Malta

Newly-appointed cardinal John Tong, of Hong Kong, left, is congratulated by other cardinals after being elevated in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, February 18, 2012.

Obama Urges Congress to Reward Job-Creating Manufacturers

US president says Congress should reform tax code, reward manufacturers keeping jobs at home

US President Barack Obama tapes the weekly address, February 17, 2012.

Family, Friends Gather For Whitney Houston's Funeral

Celebrities, including music greats, joining final tribute at New Hope Baptist Church, where Houston sang in the choir as a child

A funeral home limousine passes policemen near the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, February 18, 2012.

New Orleans Artists Prepare for Mardi Gras

On final day before beginning of Lent, giant colorful floats will parade down New Orleans' streets

Mardi Gras World artists paint and prepare props for floats that will appear in the annual Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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