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    thedailybeast The "Playboy Prince" was spotted partying this weekend at an old society club that's gone glitz.

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      cbsnews Obama demands Assad stop killing his own people, but activists say veto of U.N. resolution may embolden Syrian regime further

        npr Greece is under heavy pressure from its creditors to implement further austerity and structural measures if it wants to get a second, euro130 billion ($171 billion) bailout, and avoid bankruptcy.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

          npr The U.N. Security Council failed again Saturday to take decisive action to stop the escalating violence in Syria as Russia and China vetoed a resolution backing an Arab League plan that calls for President Bashar Assad to step down. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports the veto drew intense criticism from the...

            online.wsj The Obama administration sought to reassure anxious European allies that budget cuts won't undercut the U.S.'s commitment to their security.

              online.wsj Iran says its powerful Revolutionary Guard is starting naval exercises near the Strait of Hormuz, the critical Gulf oil tanker route that Tehran has threatened to close in retaliation for tougher Western sanctions.

                online.wsj Russia and China vetoed a U.N. call on Syria's Assad to step aside after reports of a government massacre in Homs prompted a push for a vote despite Moscow's objections.

                  online.wsj Russians flooded Moscow as rival protests for and against the Kremlin highlighted rising political tensions ahead of Putin's bid to reclaim the presidency in March.

                    cbsnews Seen as factor in declining population there; Many say they can't be bothered with relationships and prefer video games

                      npr Yulia Tymoshenko went from being Ukraine's prime minister to a prisoner, convicted of abuse of power last October. But her supporters say she is the victim of a political vendetta, and her daughter came to Washington, where she had access to top government officials as she fights for her mother's...

                        cbsnews Security Council resolution backing Arab League's call for President Bashar al-Assad to step down is rejected

                          npr In Syria, the death toll is rising after what activists and opposition leaders are calling a massive offensive by pro-government troops in the city of Homs. Activists say at least 250 have been killed in what may be single most violent day since Syria's anti-government uprising began...

                            npr Russia's foreign minister sternly told Washington that any attempt to put a draft resolution to vote at the United Nations would lead to "scandal," a blunt warning that Moscow is prepared to use its veto power. The Security Council is expected to meet Saturday morning to take...

                              worldnews.msnbc.msn Russia and China veto a draft resolution calling for Syria's president to leave power. The move came as activists said more than 200 people were killed in the city of Homs.

                                cbsnews Urges U.N. Security Council to take a stand against regime, urges President Assad to step down

                                  worldnews.msnbc.msn U.N. Security Council ambassadors on Saturday debated a draft resolution backing an Arab League call for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down. The move came as activists said more than 200 people were killed in the city of Homs.

                                    npr Russian researchers in Antarctica are on the verge of piercing a hole through two miles of ice into an ancient lake, untouched by the light of day for some 20 million years. But it'll be a delicate process to break through without disturbing the pristine waters. Guest host David Green...

                                      npr Protesters demanded an end to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's rule, casting a strong challenge to his bid to reclaim the presidency in March. Saturday's crowd appeared to be even bigger than two similar rallies held in December, despite temperatures plunging to minus 4 Fahrenheit.» E-Mail This     » Add to...

                                        cbsnews Thousands brave arctic temps for what could be Russia's biggest protests ever calling for free, fair elections

                                          cbsnews With U.N. vote hours away, Moscow says amendments for draft resolution offered, and warns West to heed Russia's voice

                                            thedailybeast The author had barely finished criticizing Turkey’s treatment of writers when the Turkish prime minister attacked him.

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                                              worldnews.msnbc.msn An American held hostage in Egypt told NBC News on Friday that she was “not at all afraid” of the Bedouin tribesmen who captured her and two others.

                                                cbsnews Regime denies reports that opposition stronghold pounded with mortars, blames "terrorist armed groups" as U.N. vote looms

                                                  worldnews.msnbc.msn A 49-year-old brigadier general died of apparently natural causes in Afghanistan, the Army said Friday, the highest-ranking soldier to die during the war.

                                                    npr Fighting between rebel forces and the Syrian government has been taking place in many areas, including the eastern suburbs of Damascus. The rebels actually took control of some suburbs, but a visit by a journalist found that the government forces had regained control after fighting that caused considerable damage.» E-Mail...