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Russia, China veto UN Security Council resolution aimed at stopping ongoing violence in Syria

The U.N. Security Council failed again Saturday to take decisive action to stop the escalating violence in Syria as Russia and China blocked a resolution backing an Arab League plan that calls for President Bashar Assad to step down. The...

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30 years later, Argentines still want 'their' islands back from Britain, but won't risk war

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - London's tabloids and British leaders are depicting Argentina as dangerous and belligerent 30 years after its invasion of the Falkland Islands. Argentines say Britain should consider its own history of waging war...

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Russia, China veto at UN despite outrage over Syrian assault on restive city

BEIRUT - Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ending Syria's bloodshed, despite international outrage Saturday over a devastating bombardment of the city of Homs by President Bashar Assad's forces. Activists...

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Egyptian police clash with protesters angry over soccer riot as 3-day death toll climbs to 12

CAIRO - Egyptian security forces on Saturday fired tear gas from armoured trucks at protesters demanding an end to military rule, as anger over a deadly soccer riot fueled a third day of clashes that have killed at least 12 people....

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Obama's call for UN Security Council to back Syria resolution rebuffed by Russia, China

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's call on Saturday for the U.N. Security Council to stand up against the Syrian regime's "relentless brutality" was rebuffed by Russia and China when both vetoed a resolution calling for President Bashar ...

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Europe's cold snap produces heavy snow in Bosnia, trapping many people

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Bosnia's government declared a state of emergency in its capital on Saturday after Sarajevo was paralyzed by snow, and hundreds of people remained trapped in their homes and vehicles throughout the country....

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Greek finance minister: Debt negotiations must be completed by late Sunday

ATHENS, Greece - Greece's finance minister said negotiations for the bailout deal his country needs to avoid defaulting on its debts must be completed by late Sunday, but that a breakthrough is being held up by demands from debt inspectors ...

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Italy's Monti warns against deepening resentment in debt crisis, Soros fears lost decade

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Fidel Castro, in rare appearance, presents 2-volume memoir covering childhood to revolution

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Tens of thousands of Russians brave brutal cold to rally against Putin's rule

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Before Nevada vote, confident Romney assails Obama and Gingrich launches new attack at Romney

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Russia: 2 major problems remain with UN Syria resolution that need resolving

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Influential South African youth leader's guilty verdicts upheld, gets 2nd chance on suspension

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Swedish group linked to Anonymous claims cyber attack against government website

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Istvan Csurka, Hungarian dissident playwright and far-right politician, dies at 77

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London's Heathrow Airport cuts flight schedule in anticipation of heavy snowfall

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George Esper, who covered Vietnam War as Associated Press correspondent, dies at 79

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1 dead, 2 injured in explosion in military housing near Calif. Marine Corps base

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Pakistan's prime minister to visit Qatar next week to talk Afghan peace deal

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Syrian regime unleashes new assault on Homs, killing more than 200 people, activists say

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UN: 2011 was deadliest year on record for Afghan civilians as Taliban change tactics

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Panetta: US military not turning away from defending Europe

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