Washington PostRussia's Foreign Ministry denies diplomat said Assad losing control of SyriaWashington PostMOSCOW — Russia's Foreign Ministry denies diplomat said Assad losing control of Syria. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Loading... Comments · Weigh In ...The Associated Press: Russia denies its diplomat talked of Assad's fallThe Associated PressSyria'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/RadioLiberty -Zee Newsall 1,834 news articles »

LifesiteA Real Christmas WarYankton Daily PressWhen I hear such ominous words at this time of year, they can only refer to the so-called “War on Christmas” that people like Bill O'Reilly try to prosecute each December. It's an effort to tap into the reactionary power that comes with feelings of victimization, ...Letter: God does not celebrate Christmas, so why do we? - The Prescott Daily ...Prescott Daily CourierCould this be in the name of Jesus Christ?The Guardian NigeriaLetter: Merry Christmas to allAnderson Independent MailHuffington Post (blog) -Manila Bulletin -Ninemsnall 130 news articles »

Boston GlobeObama bids to avoid 'fiscal cliff'Herald.iePresident Barack Obama and the leading Republican in Congress have negotiated at the White House in "frank" talks aimed at breaking a deadlock and steering the nation away from an economy-threatening "fiscal cliff". There was no indication whether any ...Signs of drift in 'fiscal cliff' talks - latimes.comLos Angeles TimesBoehner Tax Stance Shows Reluctance to Give In Too SoonBloombergFiscal cliff: Obama, Boehner speak frankly - CSMonitor.comChristian Science MonitorNECN -New York Times -Voice of Americaall 10,513 news articles »

The Daily StarDefiant N. Korea holds mass rally, vows more launches | News , International ...The Daily StarSEOUL: Hundreds of thousands of North Koreans rallied Friday in the freezing cold to celebrate the country's rocket launch, staging a choreographed show of defiance under their youthful leader's "endless" wisdom. The enormous rally in central Pyongyang, ...North Korea Vows Mores Satellite Launches « VOA Breaking NewsVoice of America (blog)North Koreans mark rocket successBBC NewsN.Korean Rocket Debris Found in S.Korean WatersThe Chosun IlboChristian Science Monitor -Brisbane Times -Baltimore Sunall 9,360 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukThe Hobbit: why Bilbo could beat the criticsTelegraph.co.ukOne imagines that director Peter Jackson and his associates, who gave us the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, are feeling nervous this week as An Unexpected Journey, the first instalment of The Hobbit, his latest JRR Tolkien adaptation, is unveiled to audiences ...'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' was like homecoming: Ian McKellenIBNLiveMovie review: Revisit Middle Earth with The HobbitDaily News & AnalysisThe Impact (Economic and Otherwise) of Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit on New ...ForbesLivemint -South China Morning Post -Firstpostall 2,087 news articles »

SuperSportHughes, Clarke shine for AustraliaSuperSportAustralia were 299 for four at stumps on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Hobart on Friday. Live Scoring: Australia v Sri Lanka. When the players left the field, Michael Clarke had 70 and Mike Hussey had 37. Phil Hughes shone on his return ...Cricket-Australia 299-4 v Sri Lanka, first test - closeReuters IndiaHughes out for 86 in HobartSPORT24Quiney's good grace over Test selectionsBrisbane TimesThe News International -The Australian -Sky News Australiaall 2,615 news articles »

BBC NewsEgypt prepares for referendum vote on draft constitutionBBC NewsEgyptians are preparing to vote on the draft constitution backed by President Mohammed Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood. The referendum will take place on Saturday, but has been rejected by the opposition. It has led to violent clashes and the biggest crisis ...Divisions Over Draft Constitution Continue In EgyptNPRIs Morsi a president for all Egyptians, or just Brothers? (+ video)Christian Science MonitorLessons from CairoAhram Onlineeuronews -Irish Timesall 653 news articles »

IBNLive'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' was like homecoming: Ian McKellenIBNLiveLondon: 'Lord of the Rings' star Ian McKellen says returning to New Zealand to shoot 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' felt like he was going home. The 73-year-old actor, who is battling prostate cancer for seven years, reprised his role as Gandalf the ...Movie review: Revisit Middle Earth with The HobbitDaily News & AnalysisFilm Review | The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyLivemintMotion quickness: The Hobbit is technically two films in oneSouth China Morning PostChicago Tribune -Firstpost -Globe and Mailall 2,088 news articles »

Los Angeles TimesRepublicans Float Fiscal Cliff Fallback Plan As Deadline Looms: ReportsHuffington PostWith negotiations on how to address the fiscal cliff apparently stalled, congressional Republicans are reportedly floating a fallback plan in both chambers of Congress to avert financial crisis if a deal is not reached. That plan would include ceding to President ...Signs of drift in 'fiscal cliff' talks - latimes.comLos Angeles TimesBoehner Tax Stance Shows Reluctance to Give In Too SoonBloombergFiscal cliff: Obama, Boehner speak frankly - CSMonitor.comChristian Science MonitorNECN -Macon Telegraph (blog) -New York Timesall 9,497 news articles »

The Daily StarScud use sign of desperate Syrian regime: analysts | News , Analysis | THE ...The Daily StarBEIRUT: Syria's use of Scud missiles against rebels, as claimed by Washington and rebel fighters, is a desperate move by a regime that has exhausted its military capacity, analysts say. A US official told AFP on Wednesday that the regime had fired Scuds, ...Syria's Assad regime on brink of collapse: NATOZee NewsStab in the back starts death throes for AssadHerald ScotlandRussia Offers a Dark View of Assad's Chances for SurvivalNew York TimesGlobe and Mail -Los Angeles Times -Irish Timesall 1,806 news articles »

BBC NewsClergies Try To Steal MangaungNews24A group of priests has thrown the gauntlet against the ANC, saying that the party's current leaders have lost the moral high ground. The priests' stinging attack comes ahead of the party's watershed 53rd national conference which pits President Jacob Zuma ...South African President Challenged For Top ANC Spot « VOA Breaking NewsVoice of America (blog)Jacob Zuma says response to Lonmin massacre shows democracy is workingThe Guardianiafrica.com | news | sa news | Tricky ride for JZ, Kgalema?iAfrica.comReuters -Independent Onlineall 512 news articles »

ABC NewsSigns of drift in 'fiscal cliff' talks - latimes.comLos Angeles TimesWASHINGTON — President Obama called House Speaker John A. Boehner to the White House on Thursday night to try to break the deadlock in the year-end budget talks, but their third face-to-face session ended after nearly an hour with no sign of progress.Boehner Tax Stance Shows Reluctance to Give In Too SoonBloombergFiscal cliff: Obama, Boehner speak frankly - CSMonitor.comChristian Science MonitorPain Behind the Budget CutsNew York TimesThe News Journal -Voice of America -Irish Timesall 10,622 news articles »

BBC NewsUS slaps Iran with new sanctions over nuclear programCNN(CNN) -- The United States slapped new sanctions on Iran on Thursday, targeting a handful of companies and individuals it says are providing materials and technology to Tehran's nuclear program. The sanctions announced Thursday by the U.S. State and ...Iran - U.S. Expands Anti-Nuclear Sanctions - NYTimes.comNew York TimesNew US Sanctions on Iran « VOA Breaking NewsVoice of America (blog)Progress seen in Iran-IAEA talks, new talks in January: sourceReutersRIA Novosti -The Times of Israelall 397 news articles »

Washington TimesLetter: God does not celebrate Christmas, so why do we? - The Prescott Daily ...Prescott Daily CourierGod wouldn't celebrate Christmas because it cannot be found in the Bible and there is no mention of Jesus telling us to observe Christmas. Therefore, Christmas is false since it has nothing to do with Christ or His birthday. It's a historical fact that Christmas is ...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 126 news articles »

LivemintFilm Review | The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyLivemintAfter some years of watching big-ticket fantasies about muscle-bound sociopaths doing us all a gigantic favour by saving the world as we know it, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a shock to our movie-going sensibilities from the moment it begins.Motion quickness: The Hobbit is technically two films in oneSouth China Morning PostA magical journey through hobbitlandChicago TribuneThe Hobbit: An epic adventure that's hard on the eyesGlobe and MailOtago Daily Times -The Sun -Entertainment Weeklyall 1,867 news articles »

NEWS.com.auWith successful launch, Kim and allies cement rule in North Korea | Top News ...Reuters CanadaSEOUL (Reuters) - When North Korea's Kim Jong-un commemorates a year of his rule next week, he will be able to declare he has fulfilled the country's long-held dream of becoming a "space power". Sharing the limelight with the 29-year old will be three ...North Korea's rocket launch calls for a new policy approach from the USThe HankyorehNorth Korea Rocket: Mass Rally StagedSky NewsNorth Koreans celebrate rocket launchAljazeera.comiAfrica.com -Voice of America (blog)all 9,352 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukSyria's Assad regime on brink of collapse: NATOZee NewsSyria's Assad regime on brink of collapse: NATO Washington: Collapse of Syrian regime appears inevitable and defeat could be near for Syria's embattled regime, the head of NATO has said. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said President ...Sky News: Russia says Syrian rebels may winSky News AustraliaStab in the back starts death throes for AssadHerald ScotlandFour options Syria's Assad faces as rebels gain momentum Add to ...Globe and MailNew York Times -Washington Post -Irish Timesall 1,801 news articles »

Brisbane TimesHughes out for 86 on Test comebackThe News InternationalSYDNEY: Phil Hughes narrowly missed out on a fairytale century in his Test comeback for Australia against Sri Lanka in Hobart on Friday, falling for 86 just after tea. The diminutive left-hander, batting at number three in the opening Test of the three-match ...Sky News: Aust 3-193 v Sri Lanka at teaSky News AustraliaHughes has Australia in control - Cricket - Sportal AustraliaSportal.com.auCricket-Australia v Sri Lanka - first test scoreboardReuters UKThe Age -The Australianall 2,544 news articles »

ABC NewsBoehner Tax Stance Shows Reluctance to Give In Too SoonBloombergHouse Speaker John Boehner has drawn a rhetorical line against higher tax rates for top earners, even as he negotiates with President Barack Obama, because he can't be seen as conceding too much too soon. A slow-walk approach to averting more than ...Stocks lower as investors watch Washington dramaThe News JournalERICKSON: The Republican failureMacon Telegraph (blog)Pain Behind the Budget CutsNew York TimesVoice of America -Irish Times -MarketWatchall 9,575 news articles »

Washington TimesLetter: Merry Christmas to allAnderson Independent MailI am saddened to think that this country has become so politically correct that it cannot recognize and respect everyone's First Amendment right to establish and practice their religion of choice without fear of persecution or retribution. An estimated 86 percent ...Reader's viewpoint: Celebrate Christmas your way; let others do sameNew Philadelphia Times ReporterCarol Bell: Jesus is reason for the seasonLa Crosse TribuneArchbishop JOSÉ H. GOMEZ: Advent is Always a Season of MaryCatholic Onlineall 158 news articles »