Protesters attack 7 Syrian embassies around world
(AP)
Sunday, 05 February 2012 08:45
AP - Protesters attacked seven Syrian embassies around the world following reports of the bloodiest episode yet in Damascus' nearly yearlong crackdown on dissent. Mobs trashed diplomats' offices from London to Australia and set the embassy in Cairo on fire.
Wen says China has stake in helping Europe
(Reuters)
Sunday, 05 February 2012 08:45
Reuters - China has a stake in helping the euro zone countries get through their debt crisis, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in comments published on Sunday, pointing to Europe's importance as an export market and as a source of technology.
Afghan police: US soldier shoots Afghan guard
(AP)
Sunday, 05 February 2012 06:45
AP - An American soldier shot and killed an Afghan guard at a base in the country's north, apparently because the American thought the guard was about to attack him, Afghan police said Sunday.
Military comeback a distant dream for Afghan Taliban
(Reuters)
Sunday, 05 February 2012 07:45
Reuters - A secret NATO report showing the strength of confidence among the Afghan Taliban is raising concerns from Kabul to Washington that the militant group might overrun the country again when foreign combat forces finally leave.
3 Ore. mushroom pickers rescued after 6 days lost
(AP)
Sunday, 05 February 2012 05:47
AP - A family of three huddled on the edge of an old-growth Oregon forest for six days, lost and cold, unable to signal search helicopters flying low and slow overhead.