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USA News, Feb 23, 2012

To close tax loopholes, Obama would open new ones
Janesville Gazette
By AP Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 In this Feb. 11, 2010 file photo, Council of Economic Advisers Chair Christina Romer briefs reporters at the White Housein Washington. Economists note that Obama's plan would upturn the very playing field the ...
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White House Pushes for New Privacy Codes of Conduct
CSO
By Grant Gross February 23, 2012 — The US White House will push for online businesses to adopt new privacy codes of conduct, including consumer rights to control what information websites collect about them and a right to see what data is being ...
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White House to Applaud Evidon and DAA for Privacy Leadership
MarketWatch (press release)
WASHINGTON, Feb 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In a West Wing ceremony at 12 noon ET today, The White House will gather the leaders of the Self-Regulatory Program for Online Behavioral Advertising, as well as leaders of some of the largest companies ...
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Obama apologizes for Quran burning in Afghanistan
Boston.com
(AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq) By Amir Shah and Patrick Quinn Associated Press / February 23, 2012 KABUL, Afghanistan—President Barack Obama apologized Thursday for the burning of copies of the Muslim holy book at a US military base this week, ...
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Boston.com
Afghanistan's Karzai says US officer burned Korans
Malaysia Star
Afghan men shout anti-US slogans during a protest in Kabul February 23,2012. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani Demonstrations against the burning of copies of Islam's most holy book drew thousands of angry Afghans to the streets, chanting "Death to America!
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Obama to address gas prices, pitch energy policy
Boston.com
22, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) By Jim Kuhnhenn Associated Press / February 23, 2012 WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama is confronting Americans' anxiety over rising gasoline prices by drawing attention to his energy policies and taking credit ...
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Boston.com
US Republican rivals clash in crucial TV debate
Jakarta Globe
by Ben Norris | February 23, 2012 Struggling Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney clashed repeatedly with his surging rival Rick Santorum on Wednesday, in a crucial TV debate as the pair battle for frontrunner status. In the last televised debate ...
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Does Obama's Online 'Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights' Get the Job Done?
TIME
By Matt Peckham | @mattpeckham | February 23, 2012 | + The Obama administration just rolled out something it's calling a “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights.” It's a first draft at this point — think of it as a blueprint for legislation down the road, ...
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TIME
Does the 21st Century Need to Be an 'American Century?'
TIME (blog)
By Ishaan Tharoor | @ishaantharoor | February 23, 2012 | + USmarines participate in an amphibious assault military drill as part of the annual combined military exercise Cobra Gold 2012 at a Navy base in Sattahip, Thailand on Feb. 10, 2012.
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TIME (blog)
Brokers and RIAs Agree on the Role of Precious Metals Within a Portfolio
MarketWatch (press release)
NEW YORK, Feb 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Registered representatives at brokerage houses and independent financial advisors have remarkably similar views on investing in commodities, according to a survey taken recently by ETF Securities (US) LLC at ...
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Damage Control (Again) in Afghanistan
New York Times (blog)
By MARK MCDONALD | February 23, 2012, 12:11 am S. Sabawoon/European Pressphoto AgencyAn Afghan man at a protest outside Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan held up a Koran that was allegedly burned by American troops. HONG KONG — When it became apparent ...
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New York Times (blog)
The Pacific Northwest's Leading Life Sciences Association Represented at White ...
PharmaLive.com (press release)
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 23, 2012 - The Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA) was represented by Patti McKinnell Davis, Director, Public Affairs, and members of the Pacific Northwest's life sciences community at the White House ...
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The Bachelor – Episode 16-8 Review – “A Visit to Blandsville, USA”
Inside Pulse
by Jill Mader on February 23, 2012 I think it's time I admit what I've always known: This season of The Bachelor is a dud. In fact, it's so boring that I'm almost thankful Courtney is on the show, because without her the season would have been a ...
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Inside Pulse
Nic Bothma / EPA
msnbc.com (blog)
Afghan demonstrators burn a US flag during a protest against Quran desecration in Helmand province on Feb. 23, 2012, the third day of violent protests that have left at least 12 people dead. Afghan policemen fire towards protesters during a protest in ...
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msnbc.com (blog)
Lesbian federal worker wins health benefits case
Boston.com
By Lisa Leff AP / February 23, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO—The government cannot deny health benefits to the wife of a lesbian court employee by relying on the 1996 law that bars government recognition of same-sex unions, a federal judge has ruled.
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Syrian forces resume Homs shelling
CBS News
In this Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 citizen journalism image provided by the Local Coordination Committees in Syria and accessed on Thursday, Feb. 23,2012, flames rise from a house from Syrian government shelling, at Baba Amr neighborhood in Homs ...
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Qur'an Burning Rage in Afghanistan
Patriot Post
By Arnold Ahlert (Archive) · Thursday, February 23, 2012 The United Statesembassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is on lockdown and violent protests are spreading throughout the nation. The impetus for the unrest was the burning of Muslim holy books at a NATO ...
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“Leon the Lip”
TIME (blog)
Now, after a dazzling career that has taken him from the Capitol, to the White House, to his current post running the US military, he finds himself in — and out — of hot water once again. Panetta volunteered Feb. 1 that the US was looking to hand ...
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TIME (blog)
Obama tax plan 'not making sense'
GOPUSA
By Christopher S, Rugaber and Paul Wiseman February 23, 2012 6:52 am WASHINGTON (AP) - Cutting corporate tax rates and deleting loopholes is just what most economists prescribe for the tangled US tax code. So why isn't everyone cheering the plan ...
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Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and others sign up to Obama's new 'Privacy Bill of ...
The Verge
By Vlad Savov on February 23, 2012 05:58 am 0Comments US President Barack Obama has today unveiled a new framework for online privacy intended to ameliorate persistent concerns about the way web companies use their customers' personal data.
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Arizona Republican Debate live blog
Washington Post (blog)
Adam Green (@AdamGreen) February 23, 2012 9:20 pm | The candidates, in just one word A question by a commenter on CNNPolitics.com was posed to the candidates. How would you describe yourself in one word? Paul said “Consistent.” Santorum: “Courageous.
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APNewsBreak: Feds plan to spend $50M on carp fight
Boston.com
By John Flesher AP Environmental Writer / February 23, 2012 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.—The Obama administration will spend about $50 million this year to shield the Great Lakes from greedy Asian carp, including first-time water sampling to determine whether ...
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Afghans angry over Quran burnings attack US base
Fremont Tribune
AP | Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 4:21 am | (1) Comments Black smoke rises into the sky from tyres that were burnt by protesters during an anti-US demonstration in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Police say anti-American ...
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Obama takes credit for auto revival in Michigan
STLtoday.com
AP | Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:23 am | Loading… President Barack Obama, center, heads to the West Wing of the White House in Washington with Senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett, left, and White House Chief of Staff Jacob Lew, right, ...
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Obama to Address Gas, Pitch Energy Policy
TIME
By AP / JIM KUHNHENN Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 President Barack Obama speaks during a town hall meetingin Atkinson, Ill., during his three-day economic bus tour. AP / Carolyn Kaster (WASHINGTON) — President Barack Obama is confronting Americans' anxiety ...
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White House loves aggressive journalism abroad — but not at home ...
By News Sources
video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player White Housepress secretary Jay Carney began yesterday's briefing by praising journalists who have died covering the unrest in Syria: Marie Colvin and Rémi Ochlik as well as ... by News Sources on February 232012 ... How does that square with the fact that this administration has been so aggressively trying to stop aggressive journalism in the United States by using the Espionage Act to take whistleblowers to court?
War in Context
White House weighs in on online privacy, proposes one-click solution
By Jon Dick
Latest Tech NewsWhite House weighs in on online privacy, proposes one-click solution. Feb 232012. The White House waded into the online privacy debate on Wednesday with the groundwork for a privacy code that could eventually enable ... of Safari and Internet Explorer users without their knowledge, the company is again under fire, this time for attempting to ban Microsoft's products both at home and abroad for the most hypocritical of reasons: they access video on the Web.
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Vote For The White House “What's Your Story” Video Challenge ...
By Guest Writer
By Guest Writer | Thursday, February 232012 | No Comments · WP Greet Box icon. Thanks for visiting 8Asians, a blog about Asian American issues. ...Whoever you are, vote for a story that speaks to you – because if we vote in big numbers, we can show the White House that yeah, we matter, and there's many of us who care about being represented in the political decisions being made about our lives. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A Japanese/Hong Kongnese immigrant, Asian American, ...
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World News - Obama apologizes to Afghanistan over Quran ...
By NBC News, msnbc.com staff and news services
The media in Afghanistan needs to put good stories on the front page as well as the bad ones if they want to give us a true picture of what we're really doing there. 17 votes. #2.21 - Thu Feb 232012 9:36 AM EST. Comment author avatar ...
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Report: Two U.S. Troops Killed In Afghanistan; Quran Burnings ...
By KOSU News
Post a comment on this article. Report: Two U.S. Troops Killed In Afghanistan; Quran Burnings Backlash? Filed by KOSU News in World NewsFebruary 23,2012. “Two U.S. troops have been shot to death and four more wounded by an Afghan solider who turned his gun on his allies in apparent anger over the burning of Qurans at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan, an Afghan official tells CBS News.” ... White House Statement On Obama's Letter To Karzai. Tommy Vietor, spokesman ...
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White House refuses to reveal ties with Monsanto — RT
By RT
Despite requests made under the Freedom of Information Act for correspondence out of the White House, the Obama administration is refusing to comply with calls to disclose discussions with Monsanto-linked lobbyists. ...The US government says that Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom masterminded a vast file sharing conspiracy that swindled the entertainment industry out of millions by letting users illegally download movies and songs. ... Published: 23 February2012, 00:09 ...
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US clergy declare 'state of emergency' over ... - Catholic News Agency
Washington D.C., Feb 232012 / 02:05 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A group of ministers from numerous religious backgrounds sent a message to the White House declaring a “state of emergency” over a health insurance mandate that may force ...
CNA Daily News
NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE NEFARIUM FEB 23, 2012
By Joseph P. Farrell
You are here: Home / Fireside Chats / NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE NEFARIUM FEB 232012 .... Did the White House tell the World Bank president that he's out? ... (30) 2/17/12 (USA) Blankfein out as Goldman Sachs CEO by summer ...
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Morning News Digest: February 23, 2012 | Politicker NJ
By mrebovich
"The governor was put in office because people liked what he did in office as the U.S. Attorney," said state Sen. Mike Doherty (R-23). "He has the role of a lifetime to make a significant change here and he's missing an opportunity to go after what has been documented in neon .... Runyan, 38, of Mount Laurel, said Romney is the only GOP candidate in the race for the White House who has remained the most viable option as other candidates have risen and fallen in the media spotlight.
READERS' FORUM: Feb. 23, 2012 » Opinion » News From Terre ...
LIZ CIANCONE: Always fond of those silent types — of movies. I'm not a big movie fan, but a few days ago Number Two son said he almost had to have me sedated and hauled off to a movie. He insisted that I'd enjoy it. February 21,2012 ... February 19, 2012. FLASHPOINT: White House rejects Keystone XL: Sad day for U.S. workers. Imagine a project that could create 20000 American jobs during construction, and as many as half a million longer-term positions.February 19, 2012 ...
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White House reacts to anti-American protests in ... - Video - Fox News
White House reacts to anti-American protests in Afghanistan. Feb 23, 2012. - 1:53 -. U.S. embassy remains ... Feb 22, 2012. 9:12 ... Anti-US protests spread across Afghanistan. Feb 22, 2012 ... Get Updates from Fox News Video on Facebook ...
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White House pushes for new privacy codes of conduct
February 23, 2012, 12:02 AM — The US White House will push for online businesses to adopt new privacy codes of conduct, including consumer rights to control ...
www.itworld.com/.../white-house-pushes-new-privacy-codes-c...
White House pushes for online privacy rights ... - USA Today
By Byron Acohido, USA TODAY. Updated 2/23/2012 12:08 AM. Comments 5. Reprints & Permissions. The White House on Wednesday unveiled a strongly...
www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-02-23/ftc.../1
Eye Opener: Anti-U.S. protests in Afghanistan - CBS News Video
CBS News video: Eye Opener: Anti-U.S. protests in Afghanistan - Two U.S. ...Video FDA approves controversial diet drug 9 of 9 ... February 23, 2012 5:24 AM ... The concert was taped for the PBS series, "In Performance at the White House. " ...
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White House unveils plan to protect online privacy | Reuters
WASHINGTON | Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:19am EST. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday proposed a "bill of rights" that would give consumers ...
www.reuters.com/.../us-privacy-online-idUSTRE81M0AM201...
Analysis: Social issue focus may haunt GOP in fall - US News and ...
US News & World Report Politics ... February 23, 2012 RSS Feed Print ....and can be again with Ron Paul making the right decisions for us in the white house.
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PM Not Getting Cup of Coffee at White House ... - Israel National News
YouReport, Send us News & updates ... Inside Israel 4:15 AM 2/23/2012 ... get a sandwich and a cup of coffee at the White House, but they have to have it. “...
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Romney and Santorum clash at Arizona debate – video | World ...
The Guardian home. The Guardian, UK and World news, User comments, Web. News · Sport · Comment ... US politics live: White House and Mitt Romney compete on tax reform plans ... guardian.co.uk,; Thursday 23 February 2012. Send to a ...
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Video: Obama Sings Again; This Time 'Sweet Home Chicago ...
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Obama's schedule for Thursday, Feb. 23 - UPI.com
... tour the University of Miami's Industrial Assessment Center and deliver a speech, the White House said. ... 23, 2012 at 6:58 AM ... Additional U.S. NewsStories ...
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SYRIA News, Feb 23, 2012

Syrian forces resume Homs shelling
Atlanta Journal Constitution
22, 2012 citizen journalism image provided by the Local Coordination Committees in Syria and accessed on Thursday,Feb. 23, 2012, Syrian student protesters chant slogans, during a demonstration against Syrian President Bashar Assad, at the Aleppo ...
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Atlanta Journal Constitution
UN report cites “gross human rights violations” in Syria
Macleans.ca (blog)
by Richard Warnica on Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:49am - 0 Comments Bashar al-Assad and other senior Syrian officials should be investigated for ordering crimes against humanity, according to a report prepared for the UN, The Guardian reported ...
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Journalists' deaths in Syria spark outrage
Windsor Star
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis And Angus MacSwan, Reuters February 23, 201212:00 AM Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces rained rockets and bombs down on opposition-held neighbourhoods of the city of Homs, reducing buildings to rubble and killing more than ...
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Death rains down on Homs
The Daily Star
Videos uploaded by opposition activists showed smashed buildings, deserted streets and doctors treating wounded civiliansin primitive conditions in Baba Amro, the main target of Assad'swrath. “President Assad wants to finish the Homs situation by ...
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The Daily Star
Syrian forces shell Homs as crisis in city deepens
Idaho Press-Tribune
TV OUT Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 10:50 pm | Updated: 4:45 am, Thu Feb 23, 2012. BEIRUT (AP) — Warnings from Syrian activists of a humanitarian catastrophe in Homs grew more desperate Thursday as government forces resumed shelling an ...
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Syria pounds Homs; Russia backs cease-fire
UPI.com
Demonstrators shout slogans as they wave Syrian independence flags during a protest against Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad, after Friday prayers in Idlib, Syria, on February 17, 2012. UPI HOMS, Syria, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Syrian forces struck Homs for a ...
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Arizona Republican Debate live blog
Washington Post (blog)
who dropped his presidential bid last month and endorsed Newt Gingrich, is inthe debate audience tonight. Cue the sarcastic responses: Best debate Rick Perry's had so far. #CNNdebate #SilenceIsGolden — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 23, 2012 ...
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Veteran War Reporter, French Photographer Killed in Syria
International Business Times AU
By Erik Pineda | February 23, 2012 4:15 PM EST The raging battlein Syria claimed the lives of two international journalists covering the siege on Wednesday being staged by Syrian security forces on the city of Homs, where hundreds of civilians have ...
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International Business Times AU
Rapid attacks across Iraq kill 50 people
The State
People inspect the scene of a car bomb explosion in Karradah indowntown Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. Iraqi officials said a string of morning attacks across Baghdad killed and injured dozens of people. AP Video: Rapid attacks across Iraq ...
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The State
AP News in Brief at 11:58 pm EST
Newsday
Nation Newsday > News > Nation AP News in Brief at 11:58 pm EST Originally published: February 22, 2012 6:18 PM Updated: February 23, 2012 12:00 AM By The Associated Press Trading fiery charges, Romney and Santorum go at itin 20th debate of Republican ...
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Injured French Reporter Urges Evacuation from Syria to Lebanon
Naharnet
by Naharnet Newsdesk 23 February 2012, 15:09 A French reporter who was wounded in the Syrian city of Homs said Thursday she needs urgent medical attention and asked to be evacuated quickly, in a video posted online by anti-regime activists.
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How successful is Israel's Facebook diplomacy?
The Times of Israel
They all click 'Like,' but many use it to post calls for genocide By Raphael Ahren February 23, 2012, 2:32 pm ior Ben Dor, the Foreign Ministry's Arabic media spokesperson, is a talented portrait sketcher. He's done portraits of Benjamin Netanyahu, ...
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The Times of Israel
FACT CHECK: Errant claims on auto bailout, taxes
KLTV
Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich share the stage during a Republican presidential debate Feb. 22, 2012, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) AP National News Video More>> NYPD monitored students at colleges across Northeast; ...
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Real News Video (with transcript): Assad and the Sectarian Game in ...
By Tony
Thursday, February 232012. Real News Video (with transcript): Assad and the Sectarian Game in Syria. Elaine Hagopian: Syrians are caught between horrors of Assad and sectarian forces with external support ...
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World News - Assad's tanks move in to Syrian rebel stronghold
By msnbc.com news services
By msnbc.com news services. Syrian President Bashar Assad's military sent tanks into the rebel district of Baba Amr in the an opposition stronghold of Homs on Thursday after 20 days of sustained bombardment, opposition sources told Reuters. .... Ray in Jax. Perhaps if they allowed in UN observers and media we would have better transparency? Don't blame the lack of details on th media, blame the government that has barred them outright. #1.2 - ThuFeb 232012 7:16 AM EST ...
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Syrian tanks blast civilians in Homs « Hot Air
By Ed Morrissey
Syrian tanks pushed into a rebel stronghold in the battered city of Homs on Thursday and U.N.investigators accused President Bashar al-Assad'sgovernment of crimes against humanity. Rockets, shells and mortar rounds rained on the Baba ... Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, andnews about the economy. Thus far, the US response to this ... I smell another war coming on…sweet! /s. thedevilinside on February 232012 at 9:20 AM .....Video: Tough night for Santorum ...
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Watch: Marie Colvin, Journalist, Dies in Syrian Conflict ...
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Reporter killed in President Bashir Assad's violent crackdown. ... Meet Seven Stand-Out Darfuri Students from Goz Amer Refugee Camp February 22, 2012. Last year, I met amazing students in Goz Amer refugee camp ... Look To The Stars News : Ben Affleck's Charity. Daniel Radcliffe ... MilleniumPromise.org · Perspectives on Monitoring and Evaluation in the African Millennium Villages October 23, 2011 ... Video: Marie Colvin's last call to CNN February 21, 2012. American journalist ...
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Syrian forces resume Homs shelling
In this Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 citizen journalism image provided by the Local Coordination Committees in Syria and accessed on Thursday, Feb. 23,2012 ...
www.cbsnews.com/.../syrian-forces-resume-homs-shelling/
'Friends of Syria' consider ultimatum to Assad | pennlive.com
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Friends of Syria preparing to challenge Assad - World - CBC News
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Syria pounds Homs, UN urges Assad to quit - ninemsn News
11.29 am, Thursday February 23 2012. Front page · Video · Latest news ...Syrian forces have unleashed their heaviest pounding of Homs in two weeks, activists ...
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U.N. Panel Accuses Syria of Crimes Against ... - New York Times
Two Western Journalists Killed in Syria Shelling (February 23, 2012) ... Follow @ nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. ... of defectors from forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, had also committed abuses, ...They also examined photographs, video recordings and satellite imagery to corroborate ...
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Syrian tanks attack Homs, world outrage grows | Reuters
AMMAN/BEIRUT | Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:46am EST. AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian tanks pushed into a rebel stronghold in the battered city of Homs on ...
www.reuters.com/article/.../us-syria-idUSL5E8DB0BH201202...
Assad forces bomb Syria's Homs; reporters killed (latest news) | The ...
Assad forces bomb Syria's Homs; reporters killed. 0 Be the first to comment. Last updated: 2:30 am Feb 23, 2012. French photographer Remi Ochlik is seen ...
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Calls grow for Assad departure after journalists killed in Syria ...
By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times. February 23, 2012. Reporting from Beirut—. Two Western journalists were killed Wednesday in the centralSyrian ...
www.latimes.com/.../la-fg-syria-journalists-slain-20120223,0,6...
'Friends of Syria' Seek Ways to End Assad's 'Campaign of Terror ...
G7 Finance Videos ... Posted by businessweek on February 23, 2012 inGlobal News | 0 Comment ... 23 (Bloomberg) — The “Friends of Syria” gather tomorrow in Tunisia to seek ways to oust President Bashar al- Assad, who has dug in with ...
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Syria Crisis: UN General Assembly Resolution Approved Backing ...
February 23, 2012 ... This image from amateur video made available by Shaam News Network, purports to show black smoke rising in the air inHoms, Syria, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. ... Supporters were hoping for a high "yes" vote to deliver a strong message to President Bashar Assad to immediately end all human rights ...
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'Friends of Syria' consider ultimatum to Assad - World News ...
23, 2012 Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. By MATTHEW LEE. Bookmark and Share... is to be presented at a major international conference on Syria set for Fridayin ...
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ASEAN News, Feb 23, 2012


Burma "seriously considers" allowing ASEAN observers monitor elections
GlobalPost
ASEAN is comprised of Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Indonesia's Jakarta Post reports ...
Asean waters down human rights draft: leaked document
Mizzima News
... held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, includes detailed comments by officials from Laos,Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore.
RICS President Is Named as Construction Industry's "Prominent ...
Einnews Portugal
The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Tan Sri Dato' Haji ... Bhutan,Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos PDR, Macao, ...
Languages and inclusive education
Inquirer.net
I was one of two plenary speakers at the 2nd Philippine Conference Workshop ...explicit policy or practice (Brunei, Laos, Burma [Myanmar] and Singapore); ...
Football: Young Garuda Prepare for Regional Under-21 Event
Jakarta Globe
Indonesia was been drawn in Group A with Singapore, Burma, Laos, and thePhilippines. ... Cambodia, East Timor, Vietnam and Malaysia round out the group.
Reel Asian Film Festival Call for Submissions | dGenerate Films
By Kevin
... Asia to include the following countries: BruneiBurmaCambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, North Korea,PhilippinesSingapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.) ...
dGenerate Films
Plants are the Strangest People: List: Houseplants Native to China
By mr_subjunctive
(elephant ears) in general are from Indo-China (LaosThailandVietnam) and Malesia (BruneiMalaysiaIndonesiaSingapore, Papua New Guinea, Philippines), but some ranges extend as far north as southern China (Yunnan and ..... Southwest China (Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan) is at the northeast tip of the range for Trevesia palmata (snowflake aralia, snowflake plant), which is primarily an Indo-Chinese (CambodiaLaosBurma/MyanmarThailandVietnam) species.
Plants are the Strangest People
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WONDERWALL - Oscar Fashion Lessons, Feb 23, 2012


"As much as we like to say we watch award shows for the performances and to see who wins, more often than not, the fashion is what gets everyone talking. And the Academy Awards are no different. From Michelle Williams' marigold dress to Beyonce's black dress covered in gold roses, click through and take a look at
some style lessons we can pick up from previous Oscar red carpets.more"
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Connecticut Post - American war reporter Marie Colvin killed in Syria, Feb 23, 2012


She was instantly recognizable for the eye patch that hid a shrapnel injury — a testament to Marie Colvin's courage, which took her behind the front lines of the world's deadliest conflicts to write about the suffering of individuals trapped in war.

After more than two decades of chronicling conflict, Colvin became a victim of it Wednesday, killed by shelling in the besieged Syrian city of Homs."