U.N. victory may push Syria’s Assad into unwinnable war
February 7, 2012
BEIRUT — Syria’s victory in dodging a U.N. resolution it deemed a license for regime change may only escalate its internal conflict into a full-fledged civil war that many analysts believe President Bashar al-Assad cannot ultimately win. Only on msnbc.com Obama: Israel has not made a decision on Iran AP file A home in heiress’s building? You’ll need $25 million Vote for your favorite Super Bowl ad Corbis stock Sorry, you’re not funny enough to work here Chinese shrug at offensive Super Bowl ad Frederick Bonato Scientists study rug that makes people seasick Gingrich: ‘Our goal is to get to Super Tuesday’…
US and Israel working together on Iran, says Obama
February 6, 2012
The US is working closely with Israel to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama has said. He told NBC he believed Israel had not yet decided how to deal with the issue, amid reports that Israel may strike Iran as early as spring. Mr Obama said the aim was to resolve the crisis diplomatically, but added that no option was…
Romney Should be Concerned about Poverty, Especially His Own
February 6, 2012
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”, asked Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Jesus answered, “You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.’” Romney replied, “All these I have kept since I was a boy.” When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When Romney heard this, he became very sad, because he was a man of great wealth. Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter…
Abbas to head interim govt: Palestinian official
February 6, 2012
Rival Palestinian factions have agreed to name president Mahmud Abbas as head of an interim government to oversee preparations for presidential and legislative elections, a Palestinian official said Monday. “An agreement was reached on appointing Mahmud Abbas as prime minister until elections are held,” the official, who is participating in the talks, told AFP on condition of anonymity. Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal met on Sunday in the Qatari capital to finalise issues arising from a reconciliation agreement signed by the two factions last April. They are expected to meet again on Monday, with a formal announcement expected later in the day. The official said the Islamist Hamas and…
Syria crisis: China defends veto of UN resolution
February 6, 2012
Chinese state-run media have defended Beijing’s veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria’s crackdown on anti-government protesters. China’s top newspapers said the Western push for…
Greece’s effort to secure second bailout stalls
February 5, 2012
ATHENS — Greece’s efforts to secure a second $171 billion international bailout and avoid a default next month stalled Sunday. Prime Minister Lucas Papademos met with leaders of the three parties in his coalition government to seek their support for the austerity measures demanded by the country’s creditors, including a reduction in the public payroll and pay cuts for workers in the private sector. At the same time, Finance…
