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Nation & World

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February 6, 2012

U.S. calls for backing Syrian rebels

The move comes after Russia and China block a U.N. attempt to end the months of bloodshed.
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February 6, 2012

Blaze kills husband of missing woman, two sons

Police say Josh Powell, who had lost custody of the boys, started the fire to kill them and himself.
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February 6, 2012

GOP contest still a four-man race

Maine is one of the states where Republicans' choices will be watched this week.
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February 6, 2012

World/Nation Dispatches

RIO DE JANEIRO Murders more than double during strike by police Murder rates in the northeastern city of Salvador have more than doubled since the start of a police strike, media reports said Sunday, although they added that the situation in Brazil’s third most populous city appears to be improving. Salvador’s A Tarde daily reported […]
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February 6, 2012

Is Israel planning to attack Iran?

Concerns grow over saber-rattling about the dangers of Tehran wielding nuclear weapons.

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February 5, 2012

Queen prepares to mark 60 years on throne

The 85-year-old Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years on the throne on Monday. She is the second longest-serving monarch of all-time.
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February 5, 2012

Russia, China block U.N. action on Syria

They target a resolution backing the Arab League's call for President Bashar Assad to step down.
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February 5, 2012

Cold doesn’t check anti-Putin rally

For the first time in years, Russians challenge the prime minister's control and demand to be heard.
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February 5, 2012

Riots continue in Egypt; at least 12 people dead

In a third day of anger over a deadly soccer riot, tear gas is fired at those urging an end to military rule.
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February 5, 2012

Rare snowfall has Romans scrambling to clear streets

ROME – Romans bewildered by their city’s first big snowfall in 26 years used government-issued shovels to clear sidewalks, and kitchen utensils to clear windshields Saturday. The snow — up to 8 inches deep in some neighborhoods — made buses and taxis scarce. It also shut down tourist sites, including the Colosseum, where the tiers […]