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World Thousands Hold Rival Putin Rallies in Moscow Tens of thousands took to the streets of Moscow Saturday for rival rallies opposing and supporting Russian strongman Vladimir Putin's political dom... 04 February 2012, 10:17
Lebanon Gemayel Criticizes Charbel for Preferring that Security Forces Remain ‘Blind and Mute’ Phalange party leader Amin Gemayel slammed Interior Minister Marwan Charbel on Saturday for denying that an assassination attempt against his son M... 04 February 2012, 08:01
Lebanon Change and Reform Bloc Warns of Reciprocity in Civil Service Appointments Energy Minister Jebran Bassil stressed on Saturday that Premier Najib Miqati’s suggestion of candidates for posts reserved for Christians in state ... 04 February 2012, 06:52
Lebanon Miqati Rejects Cabinet to be ‘Underestimated,’ Links Resumption of Sessions to Pledge of Productive Work Premier Najib Miqati confirmed that there were no mediation efforts to resolve the government crisis that erupted after the cabinet sessions were s... 04 February 2012, 06:12
Middle East 260 Civilians Killed in Homs 'Massacre' Ahead of U.N. Vote Syria's army randomly bombarded the protest hub of Homs early on Saturday, killing at least 260 civilians in one of the "most horrific massacres" i... 04 February 2012, 04:45

Lebanon

Man Kills Wife, Attempts to Commit Suicide in Koura 04 February 2012, 08:32
Berri’s Role in Mediation between Miqati, Aoun Not Clear Yet 04 February 2012, 07:31
Preliminary Report Cites 3 Likely Causes of Fassouh Building Fall 03 February 2012, 18:37
Hizbullah: Situation in Lebanon Must Return to Normal as Soon as Possible 03 February 2012, 16:50
Geagea: Circumstances Unsuitable for Opposition to Topple Govt. 03 February 2012, 11:49
Electricity Bill Collector Robbed in Beirut's Southern Suburbs 03 February 2012, 09:48
Miqati Optimistic Disagreements Will be Resolved, Insists on Activating Productivity of Cabinet 03 February 2012, 08:07
Security Forces Play Down Sami Gemayel Murder Plot as Family Stresses Assassination Thwarted 03 February 2012, 07:55
Nasrallah to Make Two Appearances this Month 03 February 2012, 06:59
Suleiman Reportedly Seeking ‘New Style’ in Cabinet’s Work 03 February 2012, 06:51
Berri Confident in Miqati, Aoun’s Ability to Resolve Crisis 03 February 2012, 06:19
Contacts with Aoun to Resolve Cabinet Crisis Frozen 03 February 2012, 06:14

Middle East

Egypt Clashes Enter 3rd Day as Death Toll Mounts 04 February 2012, 09:18
Lavrov Warns of 'Scandal' if U.N. Votes on Syria Draft Resolution 04 February 2012, 08:45
Activists Storm Syria Embassies in Kuwait, Cairo 04 February 2012, 08:39
Scores Hurt in Clashes over Yemen Presidential Vote 04 February 2012, 08:10
Assad Regime Denies Army Bombarded Homs 04 February 2012, 06:35
Arrests Made as Protestors Breach Syrian Embassies in London, Berlin 04 February 2012, 06:31
Rebels Say Syrian Army near Collapse 03 February 2012, 18:20
Germany Says U.N. Hesitation on Syria Not 'Tolerable' 03 February 2012, 18:19
Jordan Charges ex-MP with Anti-Regime Incitement 03 February 2012, 18:17
Turkish Jets Hit Kurdish Rebel Bases in North Iraq 03 February 2012, 17:07
Russia Says 'Cannot Support' Latest U.N. Syria Draft 03 February 2012, 16:01
2 Dead as Egypt Protesters Clash with Police over Football Deaths 03 February 2012, 15:08

World

U.N.: Civilian Deaths in Afghan War Hit Record High 04 February 2012, 10:07
Taliban Deny Mullah Omar Sent Letter to Obama 04 February 2012, 09:55
Ferry Runs Aground in Italy Snowstorm, Coastguard Rescues 260 04 February 2012, 09:28
Bashir Says Sudan 'Closer to War than Peace' with South 03 February 2012, 18:21
Dozens Dead in Shootout at S. Sudan Peace Meeting 03 February 2012, 16:15
U.N. Court Rules against Italy in Nazi War Claims Row 03 February 2012, 14:06
Libya's ex-Envoy to France Dies in Custody 03 February 2012, 10:31
Russian Islamist Chief Orders Halt to Civilian Attacks 03 February 2012, 09:42
Taliban Attack Kills Seven Pakistani Soldiers 03 February 2012, 07:20
U.N. Says Famine over in Somalia, but Emergency Remains 03 February 2012, 07:08
More than 100 Feared Trapped in Papua New Guinea Ferry 03 February 2012, 05:20
Britain Appoints First Ambassador to Somalia in 21 Years 02 February 2012, 09:36

Business

Crisis-Hit Greeks Moved 16 Billion Euros Abroad 03 February 2012, 10:59
Oil Hovers above $96 Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Report 03 February 2012, 10:45
Eurozone Retail Sales in Surprise December Fall 03 February 2012, 10:44
Wen Says China Has No Intention to 'Buy Europe' 03 February 2012, 10:35
IMF Chief Offers Tunisia Support 02 February 2012, 17:21
Facebook Seeks to Friend Wall Street with $5 bn IPO 02 February 2012, 08:02
Asian Markets Mixed as U.S. Data, Europe Fears Weigh 01 February 2012, 13:13
Oil Hovers Below $99 after U.S. Crude Supply Jump 01 February 2012, 11:47
Proposed Iran Budget Cuts Spending 5 Pct 01 February 2012, 11:44
Abu Dhabi Gives Go-Ahead for Huge Airport Terminal 01 February 2012, 11:42
Report: Banks Set to Double Borrowing from ECB 31 January 2012, 12:00
Turkey's Official Trade Deficit Widens in 2011 31 January 2012, 11:40

Entertainment

U.S. Actor Ben Gazzara Dead at 81 04 February 2012, 07:29
Radcliffe Leaves Potter Behind with Horror Film 03 February 2012, 11:39
Springsteen Guitarist Anticipates Emotional Shows 03 February 2012, 10:40
Billy Ray Cyrus Signs with Amazon 03 February 2012, 10:38
Madonna Launching Video on Billboards, Online 03 February 2012, 09:15
Actor John Travolta to Donate Jet to U.S. Museum 02 February 2012, 16:54
'How I Met Your Mother' Enjoying Best Year Ever 02 February 2012, 16:52
'Soul Train' Creator Cornelius Commits Suicide 02 February 2012, 16:23
French Elle Denies Obama Fashion Piece 'Racist' 02 February 2012, 16:11
Adel Imam Sentenced to 3 Months for 'Defaming Islam' 02 February 2012, 14:51
First Lady Pushes Jay Leno to Eat Healthy Foods 01 February 2012, 11:07
Sean Penn Named Ambassador for Haiti in Ceremony 01 February 2012, 10:51

Offbeat

Former German Minister Gets Cake in Face 03 February 2012, 12:16
British Energy Minister Resigns over Speeding Charges 03 February 2012, 12:01
Kazakh Zoo Gives Monkeys Red Wine to Beat Colds 03 February 2012, 10:01
Taiwan Man Dies Playing Video Games 03 February 2012, 09:39
Ranger Uses Stun Gun on Man Walking Dogs Off-Leash 02 February 2012, 16:48
Russian Academic Wins Estonian Citizenship 72 Years Late 02 February 2012, 16:41
Groundhogs Clash over Weather Prognosis 02 February 2012, 16:34
French Presidential Frontrunner in Flour Attack 02 February 2012, 09:25
Nepal Pensioner Claims to be World's Shortest Man 02 February 2012, 09:19
Separated at Birth, Indonesian-Born Twins Reunited in Sweden 01 February 2012, 12:35
Unlikely Lawrence of Arabia Row at U.N. Syria Debate 01 February 2012, 12:18
Slovak Lawmakers Strip in Campaign to Strip Immunity 01 February 2012, 12:11

Sports

Roma-Inter Match Postponed due to Snowstorm 03 February 2012, 14:35
Dortmund Aim to Put Heat on Bayern despite Freeze 03 February 2012, 12:22
John Terry Removed as England Captain 03 February 2012, 12:14
Man United Keeper Lindegaard out for up to 6 Weeks 03 February 2012, 10:57
Ferrari Unveils its New F1 Car on the Internet 03 February 2012, 10:56
NBA All-Star Script Has a Hollywood Flavor 03 February 2012, 10:54
Ozil Wants to Play out Career at Real Madrid 02 February 2012, 13:40
Suarez Finally Makes Return for Liverpool 02 February 2012, 13:39
Westbrook's Thunder Defeat Dallas 02 February 2012, 10:15
Wenger Eyes Champions League despite Bolton Draw 02 February 2012, 10:12
Milan Stumble at Lazio as Inter Held 02 February 2012, 10:06
Barcelona Draws 1-1 at Valencia in Copa Semifinal 02 February 2012, 10:02

Culture

Brazilians Pay Homage to Lemanja, Goddess of The Sea 03 February 2012, 09:52
Restored Magna Carta to Go on Display in Washington 03 February 2012, 09:46
No One to Play with at School: India's Infanticide Crisis 03 February 2012, 09:44
U.S. Contemporary Artist Kelley Dead at 57 03 February 2012, 09:13
Vandals Attack Statues in Historic Rome Palace 02 February 2012, 16:19
Surrealist Painter Dorothea Tanning Dies, Aged 101 02 February 2012, 09:32
Nobel-Winning Polish Poet Szymborska Dies Aged 88 02 February 2012, 08:42
Plan to Move Argentine Meteorite to Germany Blocked 01 February 2012, 13:54
San Francisco's Mexican Museum Joins Smithsonian Network 01 February 2012, 11:18
What Grows in Brooklyn? A Tree and a New Theater 01 February 2012, 10:58
Warhol exhibit to tour 5 Asian cities over 3 years 01 February 2012, 10:53
2011 Inquirer Award Winners to be Announced in Feb. 31 January 2012, 12:16

Science

Feb 13 Set as New Date for Europe's Vega Rocket 03 February 2012, 11:58
Big Freeze Tightens Grip in Europe, Kills 218 03 February 2012, 11:55
Fourth Potentially Habitable Planet is Ddiscovered 03 February 2012, 11:48
Scientists Snare 'Superprawn' off New Zealand 03 February 2012, 09:56
Malaysia Group Aims to Stop Rare Earth Plant 02 February 2012, 10:03
'Atlantis' Volcano Gives Tips for Mega-Eruptions 02 February 2012, 09:49
Study Shows Design, Not just Threads Toughens Spider Web 02 February 2012, 09:46
Scientists Decode How the Brain Hears Words 02 February 2012, 09:44
24,000 Ducks Destroyed in Australia after Bird Flu 01 February 2012, 13:21
Scientists Puzzled By Region Outside Solar System 01 February 2012, 10:40
Oldest Known Croc Had a Shield-Like Head 01 February 2012, 09:55
Researchers Find Cancer in Ancient Egyptian Mummy 31 January 2012, 12:33

Health

Mass Hysteria Rare, but Usually Seen in Girls 03 February 2012, 08:30
Study Shows Malaria Toll Far Higher Than Thought 03 February 2012, 08:10
Study Says Brains of Addicts are Inherently Abnormal 03 February 2012, 08:07
Measles Cases Rise after Decade of Decline 03 February 2012, 08:03
Time to Tax Sugar to Combat Health Crisis 02 February 2012, 16:31
Study Says India's Air The Worst 02 February 2012, 16:28
Bird Flu Claims Second Victim this Year in Vietnam 02 February 2012, 09:11
Study Finds Alzheimer's Spreads Like Infection 02 February 2012, 09:01
Milking it: India Looks to Improve its Dairy Sector 01 February 2012, 13:51
Study Questions Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer 01 February 2012, 11:30
With Testosterone, it's 'My Way or The Highway' 01 February 2012, 10:20
U.S. Approves New Drug for Rare Cystic Fibrosis 01 February 2012, 10:03

Technology

Micron CEO Dies in Idaho Plane Crash 04 February 2012, 07:19
Google Loses Appeal in Taiwan Over App Refund 03 February 2012, 10:52
Iran Reports Launch of Small Satellite into Orbit 03 February 2012, 10:42
Huffington Post to Launch Streaming Network 03 February 2012, 09:49
Pew Study: Facebook Users Get More Than They Give 03 February 2012, 09:17
Amazon Launches Online Shopping Site for India 02 February 2012, 17:18
Amid Privacy Fears, Some Still Resist Facebook 02 February 2012, 17:16
Mozambique Signs 20-Year Internet Deal 02 February 2012, 17:12
Engineers Create 'Self-Guided' Bullet 02 February 2012, 09:57
Pirate Bay Fails in Bid to Take Case to Supreme Court 01 February 2012, 13:44
iPad Chip Designer ARM Holdings Posts Strong Profits 01 February 2012, 13:39
Hackers Attack Large Brazilian Bank 01 February 2012, 11:25

04 February 2012, 10:04	The funeral procession for head of the Democratic Renewal Movement, ex-MP Nassib Lahoud, went underway at the St. George Cathedral in downtown Beirut.
04 February 2012, 09:41	Security forces arrested a man from the Jawhari family for forging security IDs to transport firearms in the name of parliament.
04 February 2012, 09:29	Politicians and family members began arriving at the St. George Cathedral in downtown Beirut for the funeral procession of ex-MP Nassib Lahoud.
04 February 2012, 09:00	Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi in his pastoral visit to Beirut: We regret that the confidence at the political and popular level is missing.
04 February 2012, 08:41	A man was killed and three others were injured in a traffic accident on the highway in the town of Jadra.
03 February 2012, 17:54	MTV: Interior Minister Charbel met with the chiefs of ISF and General Security, instructing them not to pass on any information to political figures concerning any security threats against them, in a bid to reduce the tensions created by recent reports about the return of assassinations.
03 February 2012, 17:08	NBN: The political parties are engaged in consultations aimed at reaching an agreement among the government's coalition partners by next week.
03 February 2012, 16:47	Ex-French PM Laurent Fabius after meeting PM Miqati: We tackled the issues of Syria, the southern border, the current developments in Lebanon and the bilateral ties between the two countries.
03 February 2012, 15:40	Change and Reform bloc MP Salim Salhab to Central News Agency: PM Najib Miqati had political interests at heart when he called for the suspension of cabinet session. There can be no solution to the situation before his return from Paris.
03 February 2012, 14:37	PSP leader MP Walid Jumblat held talks with former French Premier Laurent Fabius in the presence of MP Marwan Hamadeh.
03 February 2012, 12:19	A protest in support of the Syrian people was held after Friday prayers in Tripoli’s Qobbeh area.

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