Al-Assad losing control but showing no signs of leavingCNN (blog)The Syrian president's control is crumbling at an accelerating pace but the latest assessment by U.S. intelligence finds few indications Bashar al-Assad is willing to step down, according to U.S. officials. While Obama administration officials have said during ...and more »
Myjoyonline.comSusan Rice ends bid to succeed Hillary Clinton | United StatesMyjoyonline.comUN Ambassador Susan Rice has withdrawn her name for consideration to succeed Hillary Clinton as US secretary of state, the White House says. In a letter to the president, Ms Rice said her confirmation process would be "disruptive and costly", NBC News ...With Rice out, attention shifts to John Kerry for State postNBCNews.comSusan Rice: Why the UN Ambassador Made a Controversial CandidateABC NewsHold the Rice: Susan Withdraws from Secretary of State RunningWall Street Journal (blog)Telegraph.co.uk -NBC 10 Philadelphia -KUHF-FMall 2,364 news articles »
NME.comToday in DC: Four things to watch forWashington PostComing up today and this weekend in the D.C. region: First lady: Michelle Obama is scheduled to visit Children's National Medical Center in Washington on Friday afternoon. Loading... Comments · Weigh In · Corrections? Personal Post. “The Hobbitâ€: “The ...The Hobbit: An Unexpected FailureWired'The Hobbit' set to match 'Lord Of The Rings 3' during opening weekend at US ...NME.comNobody beats this wiz: Ian McKellen's back as GandalfNew York Daily NewsHuffington Post UK (blog) -Hindustan Times -TIMEall 2,218 news articles »
MTV.comTaylor Swift Explains Falling For The 'Dangerous' Type... And Why You Should TooMTV.com'You know you are going to go for it anyway,' Swift tells MTV News of conscious decisions to embark on 'toxic relationships.' By Christina Garibaldi (@ChristinaMTV) , with reporting by Sway Calloway (@realsway). While Taylor Swift's video for "I Knew You ...Taylor Swift Spends Birthday With Harry Styles!MTV UKHarry Styles treats Taylor Swift to sweet birthday surprise | Showbiz ...stv.tvTaylor Swift has a small seizure in 'I Knew You Were Trouble' videoSugarscapeNow Magazine Online (blog) -Capital FM -Belfast Telegraphall 561 news articles »
John O'Groat JournalO'Reilly unleashes War on Christmas battle cryVancouver SunThis refers, of course, to the so-called War on Christmas, a yearly call to arms by those whose Christmas cheer is under siege. Or so they claim ... fear ... and warn. This annual uproar may have escaped the notice of some Christmas observers. Those are ...Could this be in the name of Jesus Christ?The Guardian NigeriaShane Hipps: Why Christ Doesn't Need ChristianityHuffington Post (blog)THANK HIM FOR OUR FAITHManila BulletinNinemsn -News24 -NEWS.com.auall 136 news articles »
BBC NewsRussia backtracks on statement about Assad's fallHouston ChronicleMOSCOW (AP) — Russia issued a clumsy denial Friday of a statement from its point man on Syria, who said a day earlier that Syrian President Bashad Assad is losing control of the country. The foreign ministry insisted it is not changing its stance on the ...Russia denies its official talked of Bashar al-Assad's fallNDTVObama's 'red line' may be giving Assad an opening | News , Middle East | THE ...The Daily StarRussia Denies Change in Stance on SyriaVoice of AmericaAljazeera.com -RIA Novosti -New York Timesall 2,312 news articles »
SuperSportCity better than United - ManciniSuperSportManchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists his team have shown they are better than United and have plenty of time to make up the six-point deficit to their city rivals. City suffered a first defeat of the season when they lost a fractious Manchester derby ...Premier League preview: North East meets North West in the ... - ESPN.co.ukESPN.co.ukManchester UnitedBBC SportFans aren't animals! Kompany dismisses calls for netting at Premier League ...Daily MailThe Independent -Sports Moleall 406 news articles »
Telegraph.co.ukGoogle Maps tops iTunes chartTelegraph.co.ukWith an average rating of four-and-a-half stars out of five from more than 3,000 reviews, the Google app was well received by users keen to download the mapping software. The app claimed the number one spot on the iTunes free app chart just hours after ...Apple names 'Action Movie FX' and 'Paper' as Apps of the YearLos Angeles TimesMap flap exposes soft spot in Apple strategy - John Shinal's Tech Investor ...MarketWatchGood Tidings Of Great Joy: Google Maps App Released For iPhone : All Tech ...NPR (blog)Wired -Houston Chronicle (blog) -The News Internationalall 2,659 news articles »
Globe and MailOpponents rally before Egypt voteIrish ExaminerOpposing sides in Egypt's political crisis are staging rallies a day before voting begins on a contentious draft constitution. President Mohammed Morsi, from the Muslim Brotherhood, rammed the draft through an assembly and rushed it to a vote. The vote on ...Lessons from CairoAhram OnlineEgyptian Rivals Step Up Campaigns on Draft ConstitutionBusinessweekEgypt's accusations don't holdgulfnews.comall 977 news articles »
Globe and MailMan stabs 22 children in ChinaGlobe and MailA man stabbed 22 primary school students in a knife attack in China on Friday, officials said, the latest in a series of assaults. The attacker “has been detainedâ€, said a spokesman for the Guangshan county government in the central province of Henan, where ...and more »
ABC NewsUnited States to send troops and Patriot missiles to TurkeyCNN International(CNN) -- The United States is to deploy 400 troops and two Patriot air-defense missile batteries to Turkey in the coming weeks to defend against potential threats from Syria, defense officials said Friday. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta signed the order en ...Iran takes issue with NATO missiles in Turkey | News | DW.DE | 15.12.2012Deutsche WelleIran: Patriot missiles in Turkey threaten world warYnetnewsIran warns Turkey over NATO's missile systemBusinessweekABC News -AFP -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyall 1,778 news articles »
NDTVUN hails Iran nuclear talksIrish ExaminerA senior UN official said his team made headway during talks in Tehran meant to restart an investigation into suspicions that the country may have secretly worked on a nuclear arms programme. Herman Nackaerts said the progress means the UN nuclear ...UN nuke agency: progress on Iran nuclear programThe Associated PressAFP: IAEA confident of nuclear deal with IranAFPIran - U.S. Expands Anti-Nuclear Sanctions - NYTimes.comNew York TimesReuters -The Seattle Times -Press TVall 782 news articles »
ESPNcricinfo.comAustralia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Hobart, 1st day : An awkward but effective Phillip ...ESPNcricinfo.comSri Lanka's tour might have begun with a roar had Angelo Mathews held a difficult chance off Ed Cowan off the second ball of the Test. Cowan poked at one that was moving across and away from him from Nuwan Kulasekara and the edge flew towards ...Hughes takes confidence from return knockABC OnlineHughes shines as Australia hold edgeTVNZCricket-Australia 299-4 v Sri Lanka, first test - closeReuters UKBusiness Recorder (blog) -Brisbane Times -Adelaide Nowall 2,851 news articles »
Philadelphia Inquirer'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey': What happened to the magic?Philadelphia InquirerMartin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, the central character. Little of the book's urgency, or excitement, or fear comes across. JAMES FISHER. Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, the central character. Little of the book´s Gallery: 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected ...Tolkien class at Wis. university proves popularHuffington PostMovie review: The HobbitIndependent OnlineThe Hobbit: why Bilbo could beat the criticsTelegraph.co.ukIBNLive -Forbes -Livemintall 2,124 news articles »
RTRussia changes tack on SyriaAsia Times OnlineRussia is throwing in the towel on Syria after an almost two-year long blaze of Cold War-era rhetoric. It dug in tenaciously at the United Nations Security Council holding its veto card to block a Western intervention in Syria but has been outmaneuvered on the ...Russia says position unchanged on Syria after envoy commentsReutersRussia denies its diplomat talked of Assad's fallUSA TODAYRussia's Foreign Ministry denies diplomat said Assad losing control of SyriaWashington PostBelfast Telegraph -The Daily Starall 1,976 news articles »
Boston GlobeObama bids to avoid 'fiscal cliff'Irish ExaminerUS President Barack Obama and the leading Republican in Congress negotiated at the White House in “frank†talks aimed at breaking a deadlock and steering the nation away from an economy-threatening “fiscal cliffâ€. There was no indication whether any ...Sources: No movement in WH cliff talksThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comSigns of drift in 'fiscal cliff' talks - latimes.comLos Angeles TimesBoehner Tax Stance Shows Reluctance to Give In Too SoonBloombergChristian Science Monitor -NECN -New York Timesall 9,599 news articles »
The HinduIran, IAEA talks to resume in JanuaryThe HinduIran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog, IAEA, held talks on Thursday in Tehran and decided to meet again on January 16, the ISNA news agency reported. The two sides held positive and constructive talks ISNA quoted Iran's envoy at the International Atomic ...Iran, IAEA fail to reach deal on suspect site: reportNDTVUS imposes new sanctions on Iranian firms, expertsPress TVIran - U.S. Expands Anti-Nuclear Sanctions - NYTimes.comNew York TimesReuters -The Times of Israel -Fars News Agencyall 502 news articles »
NDTVIran, IAEA fail to reach deal on suspect site: reportNDTVIn this image released by ISIS, satellite imagery of the Parchin site is seen taken before the beginning of major alterations undergone by the site starting in late spring of 2012. Tehran, Iran: Iran's state TV says there's no agreement with the UN nuclear ...US imposes new sanctions on Iranian firms, expertsPress TVIran - U.S. Expands Anti-Nuclear Sanctions - NYTimes.comNew York TimesNew US Sanctions on Iran « VOA Breaking NewsVoice of America (blog)all 513 news articles »
RTRussia says position unchanged on Syria after envoy commentsReutersMOSCOW | Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:33am EST. MOSCOW Dec 14 (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday it had not changed policy on Syria, distancing itself from comments by a diplomat who said it could not be ruled out that President Bashar al-Assad's opponents ...Russia's Foreign Ministry denies diplomat said Assad losing control of SyriaWashington PostSyria's regime on the brink, says Nato chiefBelfast TelegraphRussia plays down minister's Syria comments | News , Middle East | THE DAILY ...The Daily StarHindu Business Line -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyall 1,967 news articles »
The AgeHughes shines as Australia hold edgeTVNZPhil Hughes made a solid 86 on his return to Test cricket before Michael Clarke and Mike Hussey took up the running and steered Australia to 299 for four at close of play on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka today. Hughes was the only batsmen to ...Cricket-Australia 299-4 v Sri Lanka, first test - closeReuters UKHughes, Clarke shine for AustraliaSuperSportQuiney's good grace over Test selectionsBrisbane TimesAdelaide Now -The Sunday Times Sri Lanka -sportsnewsfirstall 2,612 news articles »
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