Saturday, February 4, 2012

Security Council's Syria resolution fails

Security Council's Syria resolution fails


Security Council's Syria resolution fails

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 11:38 AM PST

As international anger grows over reports of the Syrian regime's mass carnage, a U.N. Security Council draft resolution condemning Syria failed Saturday after Russia and China voted against it.

Dozens killed at South Sudan peace meeting

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 05:50 AM PST

At least 37 people were killed during a shootout at a meeting to resolve cattle disputes in South Sudan, officials said Saturday, the latest in a spate of violence in the world's newest nation.

Flooding strands thousands in eastern Australia

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 03:39 AM PST

Heavy rains left thousands stranded in eastern Australia on Saturday as authorities warned of more flooding and urged several communities to flee to higher ground.

More die as Egypt protests escalate

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 02:52 AM PST

Nine people died over two days in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters amid reports of inadequate security at a soccer match that devolved into a riot in which 79 fans were killed, officials said Friday.

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