N.Korea agrees to nuclear moratorium, IAEA inspections – Reuters
USA TODAY N.Korea agrees to nuclear moratorium, IAEA inspectionsReuters* N.Korea move could open door to new 6-party disarmament talks * US agrees to food aid in confidence building measure * Dramatic step follows December death of Kim Jong-il (Adds Ban Ki-moon comments) By Andrew Quinn WASHINGTON, Feb 29 (Reuters) …North Korea agrees to suspend key nuclear activities, missile test; gets US …Washington PostNorth Korea Agrees to Nuclear MoratoriumWall Street JournalNorth…
Read more...Syria threatens to ‘cleanse’ rebel district in city of Homs, raising fears of … – Washington Post
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Telegraph.co.uk Syria threatens to 'cleanse' rebel district in city of Homs, raising fears of …Washington PostBEIRUT — The Syrian regime showed a new determination Wednesday to crush its opponents, vowing to “cleanse” a rebel-held district in the besieged central city of Homs after nearly four weeks of shelling. Government troops massed outside the embattled …'Pray for us' say Syria rebels as army closes inReutersSyria vows to 'cleanse' rebel-held parts of…
Read more...Pakistani who went to US high school admits al-Qaida role in plea deal at … – Washington Post
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CTV.ca Pakistani who went to US high school admits al-Qaida role in plea deal at …Washington PostGUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — A former Maryland resident pleaded guilty Wednesday to helping al-Qaida plot attacks from his native Pakistan, reaching a plea deal with the US government that spares him from a potential life sentence in exchange for …Guantanamo convict ready to join 'Team America'ReutersKey Dates in the Life of Gitmo…
Read more...Egypt moves to defuse crisis over NGO trials – Christian Science Monitor
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Christian Science Monitor Egypt moves to defuse crisis over NGO trialsChristian Science MonitorWhat exactly is happening isn't clear yet. But it seems fairly certain that Egypt's ruling junta is backing away from the prosecution of NGO workers that led to the worst US-Egypt diplomatic crisis in decades. By Dan Murphy, Staff writer / February 29, …Egypt Lifts Travel Ban on US WorkersTIMEEgypt to lift travel ban on US democracy activistsReutersEgypt…
Read more...Senior Israeli official: North Korea pact is no model for Iran nuclear talks – Haaretz
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Haaretz Senior Israeli official: North Korea pact is no model for Iran nuclear talksHaaretzUnder the arrangement, North Korea agreed to stop its nuclear program in exchange for US aid; Israel official: Attempts to compare Iran and North Korea are 'worrisome.' Wednesday's agreement between the United States and North Korea that would halt the …Netanyahu Sees Israel Beating Developed Economies Amid Iran Nuclear ThreatBloombergStill time for US policy on Iran to…
Read more...Lack of Russian aid plan for Syria ‘frustrating: Clinton – AFP
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AFP Lack of Russian aid plan for Syria 'frustrating: ClintonAFPWASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said Russia's failure to produce an aid plan for Syria, despite its influence with President Bashar al-Assad, was "troubling" and "frustrating." "We are doing everything we can think of to …Syria: tanks filmed heading for HomsTelegraph.co.ukSyrian Troops Reportedly Pushing Into HomsNew York TimesChina Wages Diplomatic Offensive With Arab CountriesVoice of AmericaReuters -BBC…
Read more...Saif al-Adel: Osama Bin Laden security chief arrest at Cairo Airport was case … – Daily Mail
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Daily Mail Saif al-Adel: Osama Bin Laden security chief arrest at Cairo Airport was case …Daily MailBy Kerry Mcqueeney An innocent man with the same name as one of al Qaeda's most senior commanders was arrested at Cairo International Airport after he was mistaken for Bin Laden's former security chief. Officials have confirmed that Mohammed Ibrahim …Egyptian claims mistaken identity in al-Qaida caseThe Associated PressEgyptian claims mistaken identity in al-Qaeda…
Read more...James Murdoch Steps Down as Chairman of News Corp.’s UK Unit – BusinessWeek
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Globe and Mail James Murdoch Steps Down as Chairman of News Corp.'s UK UnitBusinessWeekBy Amy Thomson on February 29, 2012 News Corp. (NWSA) Deputy Chief Operating Officer James Murdoch stepped down as executive chairman of News International almost eight months after the UK publishing unit was rocked by a phone-hacking scandal.James Murdoch quits role at UK newspaper branchThe Associated PressJames Murdoch exits as chairman of News Corp's British papersABC OnlineJames…
Read more...Putin warns opposition ahead of presidential vote – CTV.ca
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CTV.ca Putin warns opposition ahead of presidential voteCTV.caAP MOSCOW — Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned his opponents against unsanctioned protests after Sunday's presidential election. Putin, who is all but certain to reclaim the presidency, criticized opposition plans for rallies over what they fear …Army of volunteers to monitor Putin's voteFox NewsIn Putin's Russia, allegations of a KGB-like plotWashington PostIf Elected Russian President, Putin Faces Tough ChoicesVoice of AmericaReuters -Financial Timesall…
Read more...Palestinian leader condemns Israeli raid on TV stations – Los Angeles Times
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Al-Arabiya Palestinian leader condemns Israeli raid on TV stationsLos Angeles TimesREPORTING FROM RAMALLAH, WEST BANK — Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad on Wednesday condemned a predawn Israeli raid on two private Palestinian television stations in Ramallah. Israeli soldiers raided Watan TV and Al Quds Educational …Israel raids Palestinian TV stationsWashington PostIsraeli Troops Raid Palestinian TV StationsNew York TimesIsraeli troops raid West Bank TV stationsThe Associated PressReuters -CNNall 720 news articles »
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