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Russia, China veto UN draft backing Arab plan for Syria – Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk Russia, China veto UN draft backing Arab plan for SyriaReutersBy Louis Charbonneau and Patrick Worsnip | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a UN resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown …'UNSC inaction on... »
France’s Juppe to push Arab League plan at UN – Reuters
The Hindu France's Juppe to push Arab League plan at UNReuters| PARIS (Reuters) – France's Foreign Minister Alain Juppe will address the UN Security Council in New York on Tuesday in an effort to push through an Arab-backed resolution for political change in Syria. "The minister will be in New York on Tuesday to... »
Obama outlines plan to cut college costs. Could it backfire on students? (+video) – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor Obama outlines plan to cut college costs. Could it backfire on students? (+video)Christian Science MonitorPresident Obama Friday made a set of bold proposals tying federal aid to colleges tuition costs. Most of Obama's ideas would require approval from Congress – difficult to do in a polarized Washington. By Stacy Teicher Khadaroo,... »
Gingrich: Romney self-deportation plan a fantasy – Fox News
New York Times Gingrich: Romney self-deportation plan a fantasyFox NewsDORAL, Fla. – Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich on Wednesday ridiculed rival Mitt Romney's call for self-deportation of illegal immigrants as an "Obama-level fantasy" that would be inhumane to long-established families living in America.Mitt Romney: I'd love to convince people I'm Latino, 'particularly in a... »
Syria Rejects Arab League Call for Power Transfer – Voice of America
Telegraph.co.uk Syria Rejects Arab League Call for Power TransferVoice of AmericaJanuary 23, 2012 Syria Rejects Arab League Call for Power Transfer Accuses Arab group of interfering in Syria's internal affairs VOA News The Syrian government has rejected an Arab League plan for President Bashar al-Assad to hand over powers to his …Syria rejects Arab... »
Oil falls on Iran embargo phase-in plan – Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk Oil falls on Iran embargo phase-in planReutersBy Gene Ramos | NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices tumbled on Thursday in a late sell-off sparked by a report that a proposed European Union ban on imports of Iranian crude would be phased in over six months, reinforcing news already published by Reuters. …Crude Slumps... »
China unveils ambitious 5-year space plan – The Seattle Times
Fox News China unveils ambitious 5-year space planThe Seattle TimesThe Chinese government Thursday announced a five-year plan for space exploration that would move China closer to becoming a major rival at a time the US program is in retreat. By The New York Times No comments have been posted to this article. …Space Plan... »
Pac-12 and Big Ten announce plan to expand without adding teams with new … – Washington Post
USA TODAY Pac-12 and Big Ten announce plan to expand without adding teams with new …Washington PostNEW YORK — Realizing bigger isn't necessarily better, the Big Ten and Pac-12 were looking for ways to get the benefits of conference expansion without adding members. The rich and powerful leagues announced on Wednesday a plan to... »
NBA preview: With Chandler, Knicks plan to defend and contend – Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
New York Daily News NBA preview: With Chandler, Knicks plan to defend and contendWaterloo Cedar Falls CourierNew York Knicks forward-center Amare Stoudemire (5) greets teammate Carmelo Anthony's son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, after an NBA basketball scrimmage in New York, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks... »
Eurozone to pursue IMF lending plan, Draghi inscrutable – Reuters
Irish Times Eurozone to pursue IMF lending plan, Draghi inscrutableReutersBy Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, Dec 19 (Reuters) – European finance ministers will pursue plans on Monday to enhance the IMF's arsenal and press on with a drive for tighter fiscal rules in an attempt to assuage doubts they can overcome their sovereign …EU finance ministers... »