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U.N. resolve on Syria brutality blocked by Russia and China
[LA Times]- Russia and China stopped the United Nations Security Council’s resolution for the violent attacks in Syria. The resolve was supporting an Arab League idea which might have quickened…
Norway terror trial convicts two
[USA Today]- An Oslo, Norway court has convicted two of planning an attack of a Danish newspaper. The sentences were set at seven and three and a half years for…
US pirate attack frees two aid workers
[IceNews]- A United States raid on Samali pirates has freed two aid workers. One was an American and one was Danish. The two were kidnapped three months ago. full story…
German Chancellor visits China
[BBC]- German Chancellor Merkel has arrived in China for a two day trip. Discussions will include the European economic crisis, German-Chinese trade and sanctions against Iran. full story …
Under water search comes to end for missing Costa Concordia passengers
[Washington Post]- The under water search of the sunken Costa Concordia ship is called off by Italian emergency officials because it is putting rescue workers at risk. The hull of the ship is…
UN resolution on Syria could cause civil war
[Voice of America]- According to Russia, a Western and Arab exertion for the UN to find a resolution on Syria will inevitably lead to civil war. Russia’s foreign minister, Gennady Gatilov…
India to purchase France Rafale fighter jet
[Washington Post]- The Rafale fighter jet finally has a new foreign owner after two decades of France trying to sell it. This 11 billion dollar settlement with India took place…
PM Putin calls for stiffer penalties for employing illegals
[St. Petersburg Times]- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has asked for those responsible for employing illegal aliens to be subject to criminal charges. Currently the penalties for such actions are…
Italian captain says he was told to go close to shore
[Reuters]- The Costa Concordia captain declared that his managers told him to take the liner close to the shore the night that it ran into the ground. The company has…
New oil drilling to begin in Greenland
[IceNews]- Bidding has now begun for drilling on the east coast of Greenland. Environmental groups are strongly opposed to allowing additional oil exploration in the arctic. full story …
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