SYRIA News, Mar 21, 2012

UN Security Council backs Kofi Annan's Syria peace plan USA TODAY UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The previously divided UN Security Council sent a strong and united message to the Syriangovernment and opposition on Wednesday to immediately implement proposals by international envoy Kofi Annan to end the yearlong bloodshed. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

UN Security Council Backs Envoy's Peace Plan for Syria Voice of America March 21, 2012 UN Security Council Backs Envoy's Peace Plan for SyriaMargaret Besheer | The United Nations The UN Security Council has overcome some of its divisions on Syria and expressed its united support for the mission of the UN-Arab League envoy ... See all stories on this topic »

In Moment of Unity, Security Council Endorses Plan to Halt Syria Conflict New York Times Overcoming months of bitter division, the United Nations Security Council delivered a diplomatic setback to President Bashar al-Assad of Syria on Wednesday, unanimously embracing efforts by Kofi Annan, the former secretary general, to negotiate a ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria hammers Homs; council backs Annan mission CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Syrian security forces relentlessly pounded a densely populated Homs neighborhood Wednesday as the UN Security Council called on the government to work with its envoy to end the bloodshed. At least 70 people were killed ... See all stories on this topic »

UN Security Council endorses Annan's peace plan for Syria Washington Post UNITED NATIONS — The UN Security Council on Wednesday endorsed international emissary Kofi Annan's diplomatic plan to stop violence in Syria, crack open the door to humanitarian relief and prod the Syrian government and opposition into talks on a ... See all stories on this topic »

Clinton: Syrians, Assad Regime Should Back UN Plan ABC News The Obama administration called Wednesday's statement by the UN Security Council on Syria a "positive step" toward bringing peace and change after a year of bloodshed, urging the Arab country's opposition groups and even President Bashar Assad to ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria Crisis: UN Security Council Agrees On Statement Backing Annan Peace Plan Huffington Post AP | By PETER JAMES SPIELMANN Posted: 03/21/2012 9:23 am Updated: 03/21/2012 12:20 pm UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The previously divided UN Security Council sent a strong and united message to the Syriangovernment and opposition on Wednesday to immediately ... See all stories on this topic »

Entrepreneurs exploit economics of Syria uprising Reuters By Oliver Holmes | BEIRUT (Reuters) - While Syria's economy as a whole has been crippled by violent unrest, there are some people for whom the uprising has created business opportunities. Take building contractor Ahmed, who asked to be identified only ... See all stories on this topic »

Security Council backs Kofi Annan's Syria peace plan San Jose Mercury News By Edith M. Lederer and Peter James Spielmann AP UNITED NATIONS -- The previously divided UN Security Council sent a strong and united message to the Syrian government and opposition on Wednesday to immediately implement proposals by international ... See all stories on this topic »

Russia, China join UN council in call for Syria peace Reuters By Louis Charbonneau | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - In a major diplomatic blow for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia and China joined the Security Council on Wednesday in voicing support for UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan's bid to end violence ... See all stories on this topic »

World News - Finally, UN reaches agreement over 'extremely ... By Reuters The U.N. Security Council, including Russia, agreed on Wednesday to a statement endorsing efforts by Kofi Annan to end the Syrian uprising, providing a rare moment of global unity in the face of the year-long crisis. The statement, which ... Newsvine - World News - Articles

WikiLeaked: Ex-Blackwater 'helps regime change' in Syria — RT By RT A US government-contracted private security firm is helping the Syrianopposition to overthrow the Bashar al-Assad regime, leaked Stratfor emails indicate. The same firm earlier operated extensively in Libya. News RSS : Today

Greece could replace Syria as Russia's Mediterranean friend | The A ... By Ian Bremmer The A-List from the Financial Times provides timely, insightful comment on the topics that matter, from globally renowned leaders, policymakers and commentators. The A-List

Syria Conflict: U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Says Unrest ... By The Huffington Post News Editors BEIRUT — The "extremely dangerous" conflict in Syria could have global repercussions, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday, as fresh violence erupted and an al-Qaida-inspired group claimed responsibility for two suicide ... The Huffington Post | Full News Feed

Eunomia » Prolonging Conflict in Syria Will Lead to Radicalization By Daniel Larison If indeed the Syrian insurgency starts to strike westerners as darker and more menacing, I suspect that supporters of intervention will try to work with that. They'll argue that Syria will be better off in the long run if it can skip, or at least shrink, the ... Eunomia

Syria rebels quit eastern city; Russia critical - Yahoo! News From Yahoo! News: BEIRUT (Reuters) - Rebel fighters fled the easternSyrian city of Deir al-Zor on Tuesday in the face of a fierce army assault, as Russia issued ... news.yahoo.com/clashes-hit-syrian-capital-west-wants-united-f...

Clashes hit Syrian capital; West wants united front - World news ... Rebels fought gun battles with government forces in Damascus, in the most violent clashes Syria's capital has seen since the start of the year-old revolt against ... www.msnbc.msn.com/.../clashes-hit-syrian-capital-west-wants-...

Syria crisis: UN chief warns of repercussions - Hindustan Times UN chief Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday Syria's crisis was highly alarming and had "massive repercussions" for the world, as heavy fighting raged in the ... www.hindustantimes.com/world.../Article1-828808.aspx

Syria | Saudiwoman's Weblog Syria. Ahmed, center, mourns his father Abdulaziz Abu Ahmed Khrer, who was killed by a Syrian Army sniper, during his funeral in Idlib, north Syria, Thursday, ... saudiwoman.me/2012/03/17/syria/

Russian Anti-Terror Troops Arrive in Syria - ABC News A Russian military unit has arrived in Syria, according to Russian news reports, a development that a UN Security Council source told ABC News was "a bomb" ... abcnews.go.com/Blotter/russian-anti-terror-troops.../story?id...

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ASPIRIN News, Mar 21, 2012

Daily aspirin protects against deadly cancer, studies suggest CBS News "In terms of prevention, anyone with a family history would be sensible to take aspirin," Rothwell told The New York Times. These new studies are not the only ones to find aspirin's protective benefit against cancer. Previous research should taking ... See all stories on this topic »

SOCCER News, Mar 21, 2012

Soccer player suffered sudden cardiac arrest during game New York Daily News Bolton's Fabrice Muamba (C) receives medical attention during the English FA Cup quarter final match between Totthenham Hotspurs and Bolton Wanderers at White Hart Lane in London, on March 17. Doctors say they're not sure if soccer star Fabrice Muamba ... See all stories on this topic »

Major League Soccer: Real Salt Lake's injured veterans on the mend Salt Lake Tribune By Michael C. Lewis Sandy • Central defender Nat Borchers could see his first action of the season for Real Salt Lake when it plays Chivas USA at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday, and midfielder Javier Morales might be in position to make his first start. See all stories on this topic »

Major League Soccer: Real Salt Lake's injured veterans on the mend Salt Lake Tribune By Michael C. Lewis Sandy • Central defender Nat Borchers could see his first action of the season for Real Salt Lake when it plays Chivas USA at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday, and midfielder Javier Morales might be in position to make his first start. See all stories on this topic »

BOYS SOCCER: Tuesday, March 20 roundup TheNewsTribune.com Royal 2, Connell 1: Hugo Rodriguez scored both goals, including the game-winner in the 70th minute, as the Knights picked up an SCAC home win over the Eagles. Scoring--1, R, Hugo Rodriguez (Alex Ramirez), 53:43; 2, C, P.Hernandez (PK), 55:54; 3, R, ... See all stories on this topic »

Paper Chase: 'Perfect' Tevez ready to play FOXSports.com Every morning, FOX Soccer gathers the rumors from across England's papers and presents them to you in one place: Paper Chase. Here are the archives: Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is ready to unleash Carlos Tevez after claiming the striker is a ... See all stories on this topic » FOXSports.com

'It's coming together' Montreal Gazette Impact head coach Jesse Marsch was quick to note the effect a solid performance in the team's Major League Soccer home opener had on the first day back on the practice field. "Today might have been our best training as a team," Marsch said Tuesday. See all stories on this topic »

True tests lie ahead Sportsnet.ca The 2012 Major League Soccer season has started exceptionally well for the Vancouver Whitecaps, with two consecutive wins, including last weekend's first-ever MLS road win against Chivas USA. All this despite attacker Atiba Harris's ongoing absence, ... See all stories on this topic » Sportsnet.ca

Red & Black Prepare to Defend WVC Soccer Crown Wayne Independent This spring, Honesdale's girls varsity soccer team is making preparations to defend that crown in what promises to be a well-balanced Division C. “I honestly don't believe there's a clear-cut favorite this year,” Coach Eric Eisele told TWI Sports. See all stories on this topic »

With hat trick, Messi sets Barcelona goals record San Antonio Express Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina reacts after scoring against Sevilla during their La Liga soccer match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium, Seville, Spain, Saturday, March 17, 2012. Photo: Angel Fernandez / AP Barcelona's Lionel Messi from ... See all stories on this topic »

SendtoNews.com Launches Video Ad Network Service for Sports San Francisco Chronicle (press release) San Francisco, CA / New York, NY / Victoria, BC (PRWEB) March 21, 2012 Online multimedia distribution platform SendtoNews.com today announced the launch of a video service offering that enables advertisers access to its fast-growing sports video ... See all stories on this topic »

Prep boys soccer: Jackson 6, Cascade 2 HeraldNet Goals--Jorge Heredia (C), Traeson Brandenburg (C), David Loeung (J) 2, Thomas Clement (J) 1, Brady Witsoe (J) 1, Zack Bylsma (J) 1, Alex Barajas (J) 1. Assists--Barajas 1, Bylsma 1. Goalkeepers--Jackson: Armando Huerta. Cascade: Not reported. See all stories on this topic »

CALENDAR - San Francisco Chronicle Syracuse Channel: 5 Channel: 13 Channel: 46 (95.7) 4:45p Louisville vs. Michigan State TBS (95.7, joined in progress) 6:45p Cincinnati vs. Ohio StateChannel: 5 Channel: 13 Channel: 46 (95.7) 7:15p Florida vs. Marquette TBS (95.7, joined in progress) ... See all stories on this topic »

Potters seek more success Morton Times-News By Bryan Veginski The Morton girls soccer team again carries high expectations despite the graduation of some cornerstone players. The Potters will seek their 11th consecutive Mid-Illini Conference title and ninth regional championship in that same ... See all stories on this topic »

Student Avoids Jail for Racist Collymore Tweets WebProNews Cryer, 21, a Newcastle University law student, had attempting to get a rise out of the talkSport soccer pundit by bombarding his Twitter account with insults, which included calling the 41-year-old a “c**n.” Collymore, who campaigns against racism and ... See all stories on this topic »

Franks takes long road back to MLS Vancouver Sun Floyd Franks has taken a long circuitous path back to Major League Soccer. After the Chicago Fire released him at the end of the 2007 sea-son, the 27-year-old midfielder had played stints in northern Ohio, northern Denmark and North Carolina before ... See all stories on this topic »

Jim Stynes was an international hero Irish Central All are brave and honest and forthright in their determination to beat the BigC. All have spoken of Jim Stynes as an inspiration. His death on Tuesday won't deny them any hope. If anything it will stir them in their own fights, inspire them as he did ... See all stories on this topic »

TFC's Champions quest takes a hit CANOE Along with Miguel Aceval, the Reds thought they'd added a pair of significant South American pieces to shore up Major League Soccer's worst back line this winter. Although Aceval's addition has been mostly positive, Caicedo's brief tenure is a black ... See all stories on this topic »

Saginaw Spirit forward Brandon Saad prepares for final playoff run The Saginaw News - MLive.com By Kyle Austin | kaustin1@mlive.com View full sizeJeff Schrier | The Saginaw NewsSaginaw Spirit's Brandon Saad skates up ice vs. Plymouth last season SAGINAW — Brandon Saad sat by the window in a Saginaw diner earlier this month, talking about his ... See all stories on this topic » The Saginaw News - MLive.com

Acquaintances say suspect showed no signs of militant leanings NECN And a friend of Merah's who recalls playing soccer with him as they grew up in Toulouse says there was never any talk about "weapons, religion or politics" -- only about "cars, bikes, girls and sport." A lawyer who represented him says Merah got caught ... See all stories on this topic »

Sports shorts Foster's Daily Democrat Interested players should visit the FC Exeter webpage at the Exeter YouthSoccer website (www.exeterexpress.com) or email FCX Coach-At-Large Chuck Murray (cmurray@alum.bentley.edu OR fcexeter1@gmail.com). NORTHWOOD — Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is ... See all stories on this topic »

Attakora expecting to be traded Sportsnet.ca The Canadian defender, who turns 23 next Tuesday, spent the last half of the 2011 Major League Soccer season with the San Jose Earthquakes following a summer trade from Toronto FC. He is currently out of contract with the Earthquakes, ... See all stories on this topic » Sportsnet.ca

ACES SLATE ChicagoLand Soccer News EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Highlighted by five teams that finished in the top 50 of the 2011 RPI, the University of Evansville men's soccer team will compete against some of the best competition in the country in the 2012 season. The Aces will play an 18-game ... See all stories on this topic »

Fraud At C/R FA GhanaWeb Mr. Papamikidis who doubles as the President and founder of CADIMA Sports in Canada, sports investor and international businessman, also with strong interests in Major League Soccer, Beach Soccer Futsal, Mixed martial arts and pay-per-view sports TV ... See all stories on this topic »

TRAC Plan keeps paying dividends Greenville News That revenue, he wrote, was earned by hotels, restaurants and retailers during events such as swim meets at the new Westside Aquatic Complex, and baseball and soccer tournaments at venues such as David Jackson Park, Corey Burns Park and the MESA soccer ... See all stories on this topic »

Formula 1 warming up for Singapore IPO Calgary Herald English soccer champions Manchester United also had plans for a $1 billion flotation in the southeast Asian city state last year but put them on ice because of market volatility. The diminutive Ecclestone, a former driver and team boss, ... See all stories on this topic »

Acquaintances say suspect showed no signs of militant leanings WRGB And a friend of Merah's who recalls playing soccer with him as they grew up in Toulouse says there was never any talk about "weapons, religion or politics" -- only about "cars, bikes, girls and sport." A lawyer who represented him says Merah got caught ... See all stories on this topic »

Local sports announcements Hanford Sentinel Information: 274-8875 or masterpiece2000@ymail.com Fresno State camps – All camps conducted by Fresno State women's soccer team. Spring break day cap for girls and boys ages 4-14 April 4-6. Includes Young Dogs Camp and Youth Development Camp (ages ... See all stories on this topic »

Muharraq sink Fanja Gulf Daily News By RAMI HULAYYEL , Posted on » Wednesday, March 21, 2012 BAHRAIN Clubs Muharraq, Riffa and Busaiteen had mixed luck last night at the 27th GCC Clubs Soccer Championship. League champions Muharraq returned from Muscat with a precious 3-0 victory against ... See all stories on this topic » Gulf Daily News

Road to radicalization from Toulouse to Kandahar Edmonton Journal But back home he led a normal life of soccer and night clubbing, worked in a car body workshop, loved motorbikes and showed no sign of militancy, according to friends and neighbours who had no idea that he had been to the Asian battleground. See all stories on this topic »

Saudi female sports pundit to carry Olympic flame San Antonio Express AP Class C All-State list DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi Arabian female sports commentator in the ultraconservative Muslim country says she will be one of the 8000 people who will carry the Olympic flame for the 2012 London Games. See all stories on this topic »

du Nord: Some Soccer News for Tue Mar 20, 2012 By brucio Steve Davis of NBC Sports asks the question - Why Nashville? Ivan Orozco of CONCACAF.com give us the background on Joe Corona. US Soccer give us a specialized web page just for qualifying. US Soccer asks Teal Bunbury to name his ... du Nord

Fraud At C/R FA | Soccer News 2012-03-21 As Managers Of Asafo United Accuse GFA Boss Of Being In Bed With Mr. Doe By Citizen News Desk The dwindling standard of Ghana football has reached its ... www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/.../artikel.php?ID...

U.S. Soccer to Host Four "C Retest" Centers This Spring - U.S. Soccer U.S. Soccer's Coaching Department is conducting four “C Retest” Centers this spring. The “C Retest” Center allows candidates who received a “Not Ready” ... www.ussoccer.com/.../us-soccer-to-host-four-c-retest-centers.a...

Soccer doubleheader at AT&T Park Editor's note: The Sporting Green is pleased to introduce a new soccercolumn that will ... Article:Soccer doubleheader at AT&T Park:/c/a/2012/03/15/SPON1NLBVB. ... Quick links to the best of SFGate | Still can't find it? see Site Index · News » ... www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/15/...

Del Bosque cautious ahead of Euro 2012 - SoccerNews.com Del Bosque cautious ahead of Euro 2012. Vicente del Bosque will be guarding against complacency when Spain open the defence of their European crown ... www.soccernews.com/del-bosque-cautious-ahead.../90350/

Colombians in MLS: A Revolution at hand in New ... - MLSsoccer.com As First Kick approaches, MLSsoccer.com is unveiling a three-part series examining the growing influence of Colombian players in Major LeagueSoccer, the ... www.mlssoccer.com/.../colombians-mls-revolution-hand-new-...

du Nord: Some Soccer News for Wed Mar 14, 2012 STARTERS INCREDIBLE! The Telegraph with an article on the Chairman of the English Premier League at a sports conference in Doha has said that FIFA stole ... dunord.blogspot.com/.../some-soccer-news-for-wed-mar-14-2...

Soccer player suffered sudden cardiac arrest during game By Nina Mandell / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Bolton's Fabrice Muamba (hidden) ... Bolton's Fabrice Muamba (C) receives medical attention during the English FA Cup ... www.nydailynews.com/.../fabrice-muamba-dead-78-minutes-...

List of Live Soccer Games on US TV for March 19 to March 22 Who needs Champions League to have fun during the week? Soccer fans in the United States can look forward to midweek matches taking place in England, ... sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=ycn-11121186

SOCCER: Galaxy stars surprisingly out of ... - SGVTribune.com C'mon, it's a legitimate question considering last year's rock-solid defense has given up ... For more local soccer news, check out the 100 PercentSoccer blog at ... www.sgvtribune.com/.../soccer-galaxy-already-going-defensiv...

World & UK News: Footballer Morais injured in crash - Topix Oldham Athletic forward Filipe Morais suffered "severe concussion" in the three- vehicle collision in Sheepfoot Lane, near Oldham's home ground, Boundary ... www.topix.com/.../world-uk-news-footballer-morais-injured-i...

Gaga wants to raise a soccer team of kids [newKerala.com News ... Read the full story of Gaga wants to raise a soccer team of kids - Los Angeles, March 17 : Singer Lady Gaga has revealed her desire of having children on Oprah ... www.newkerala.com/news/2011/worldnews-173977.html

Seventy-five to stand trial in Egypt over soccer deaths - Yahoo! News From Yahoo! News: CAIRO (Reuters) - Prosecutors ordered 75 people to stand trial for causing Egypt's worst soccer stadium disaster, including the head of ... news.yahoo.com/seventy-five-stand-trial-egypt-over-soccer-de...

Soccer association sets `Crash the Goal` 5K, fun run | Football News ... Soccer association sets `Crash the Goal` 5K, fun run. gadsdentimes.com, 2012- 03-14. The Etowah Youth Soccer Association is having a “Crash the Goal†... footballnewsportal.com/.../soccer-association-sets-crash-the-go...

Olly Murs Joins Soccer Aid 2012 Line Up | RobbieWilliams.com Olly Murs Joins Soccer Aid 2012 Line Up. 12 Mar 2012. Last week we announced the first names confirmed to take part in Soccer Aid 2012… now we can reveal ... www.robbiewilliams.com/.../olly-murs-joins-soccer-aid-2012-l...

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