 The Independent (blog) | World mourns deaths of Sunday Times journalist Marie Colvin, freelance ... Toronto Star Sunday Times journalist Marie Colvin, regarded as one of the world's most experienced and compassionate foreign correspondents was killed in Homs, Syria, Wednesday when government forces shelled the house where she was staying. Marie Colvin showed the world the true face of journalism What the world owes the slain journalists Colvin recalled as "courageous" witness for world |
 Telegraph.co.uk | World's Biggest Mortars 'Weapon of Choice' Against Homs? ABC News (blog) Judging from a video clip posted online, one weapons analyst says Assad's forces are using the biggest mortars in the world. The video was first flagged in the Christian Science Monitor, which was told by a Human Rights Watch official that the regime ... Russia boosts arms sales to Syria despite world pressure Syrian opposition says military intervention may be needed if cease-fire calls ... The World |
 BBC News | Distant 'water-world' confirmed BBC News Astronomers have claimed the existence of a new class of planet: a "water-world" with a thick, steamy atmosphere. The exoplanet GJ 1214b, just 40 light-years away, is a so-called "Super Earth" - bigger than our planet, but smaller than gas giants such ... Astronomers discover new type of planet – the water world |
 ABC News (blog) | Santorum defends World War II 2012 election comparison CBS News STEUBENVILLE, Ohio - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum flatly rejected suggestions that he likened President Obama to Adolf Hitler Sunday when he used an analogy comparing the 2012 election to the buildup to World War II. Romney takes on the world as he vies for US presidency Santorum draws World War II parallel in describing threat facing the nation Santorum questions Obama's 'world view,' not faith |
D-Wave Defies World of Critics With 'First Quantum Cloud' Wired News By Eric Smalley Geordie Rose has a Ph.D. in quantum physics, but he's also a world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a Canadian national champion wrestler. That may seem like an odd combination, but this dual background makes him the perfect fit for ... |
 Sydney Morning Herald | World No.1 Azarenka quits Dubai to rest injured ankle CNN (CNN) -- World No.1 Victoria Azarenka pulled out of the Dubai Open Wednesday because she did not wish to risk an ankle injury she has been carrying since winning the Australian Open last month. The top seed was due to face Germany's Julia Goerges in ... Azarenka forced to withdraw from Dubai Open Injured Azarenka withdraws from Dubai Azarenka pulls out |
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | World stocks muted on China data, Greek debt fix San Francisco Chronicle By PAMELA SAMPSON, AP Business Writer World stocks were muted Wednesday as hopes of more steps to prop up China's growth were offset by pessimism over Europe's debt crisis. Benchmark oil hovered above $106 per barrel while the dollar rose against the ... WORLD FOREX: Euro Lacks Direction As Market Digests Greek Deal World stocks down despite deal to end Greek crisis The sky's a bit less likely to fall but… |
 Telegraph.co.uk | News of the world in photos: Deadly train crash in Argentina Seattle Post Intelligencer By SCOTT SUNDE, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF Firemen rescue wounded passengers from a commuter train after a crash in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday. A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, ... Briefly World: Argentina train accident kills 49 Argentine train slams into busy station during morning commute Argentine train slams into station, passengers die |
 Sky News | World leaders seek 'second chance' for Somalia at London talks on fragile ... Washington Post Others suspect the attention of Clinton and world leaders is currently focused on more urgent troubles, including the crisis in Syria — which will be discussed in meetings on the sidelines of the conference. Somalia has had transitional ... 'The world's most failed state' Britain Urges World to Focus on Somalia World 'Must Share Blame For Somalia's Problems' |
 gulfnews.com | World must pressure Israel to end 'administrative detention' scandal Ahram Online Just imagine how Jews in Israel and around the world would react if a Jew was held for 10 years in some country without charge or trial. Imagine how many American and European officials and statesmen would be enlisted to the cause. WORLD - News of the Day From Across the Globe The world must heed Khader Adnan's call: Make Palestinian Political Prisoners ... Adnan wants to show world Israeli atrocities, wife says |
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