Russian Press at a Glance, Monday, February 6, 2012
RIA Novosti
Bone-chilling cold did little to lessen the spirit of protesters calling for political reform as tens of thousands took to the streets of Moscow on Saturday in a show of strength that does not appear to have diminished. Simultaneously, a rally in ...
Friedman: Can Putin make needed reforms?Houston Chronicle
Russians stage rival protests over PutinReuters
Anti-Putin protesters unite in pursuit of political changeDetroit Free Press
The Associated Press
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Clinton Calls for 'Immense Pressure' on Assad After UN Veto
BusinessWeek
By Glen Carey and Elizabeth Konstantinova Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The US will work with its allies to put “immense pressure” on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down after Russia vetoed a resolution aimed at ending fighting, Secretary of State ...
Hillary Clinton warns of 'brutal civil war' in SyriaLos Angeles Times
China, Russia accused of having 'blood on hands'ABC Online
US, France hint at bolstering Syrian oppositionJerusalem Post
Reuters India -Wall Street Journal -CNN
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Obama says Israel and the US will find a 'diplomatic solution' to Iran nuke issue
Fox News
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Sunday he does not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a standoff that has the Middle East on edge. The president sought to assure allies and foes alike that the ...
Israel Is Not Preparing Iran Attack, Obama SaysNew York Times
No Israel decision on attacking Iran: ObamaTimes of India
Israel 'undecided on Iran attack'The Press Association
Reuters India -Los Angeles Times
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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Philippines: USGS
Reuters
| SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A 6.8 magnitude earthquake, at a depth at 29 miles, struck off the Philippines Monday, northeast of Dumaguete, Negros island, at 0349 GMT, the US Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of casualties or ...
USGS: 6.8 earthquake strikes off coast of third-largest island in the PhilippinesCNN International
6.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Philippines; no casualty reportsTimes of India
6.8 earthquake shakes central Philippines; 1 deadSeattle Post Intelligencer

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Walls Prove No Barrier to Clashes on Streets of Cairo
New York Times
CAIRO — Egypt's military-led government built three new walls of heavy concrete blocks surrounding Egypt's Interior Ministry on Sunday. But they failed to stop a fourth night of violent clashes between security forces and protesters demanding an end to ...
US 'Deeply Concerned' About Egypt Activist TrialsVoice of America
Egypt says 19 Americans will be ordered to stand trialLos Angeles Times
Peoria native among those caught up in Egypt tug of warChicago Tribune
Washington Post -Reuters -ABC News
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Queen Elizabeth II renews pledge to serve Britain as she marks 60 years on the ...
Washington Post
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II marked her Diamond Jubilee on Monday with a message thanking all those who had supported her over her 60-year reign and reaffirming her dedication to serving the British people. The 85-year-old monarch ascended the throne ...
Queen's Diamond Jubilee poised to outdo Royal Wedding's pompGlobe and Mail
Diamond Jubilee: Queen celebrating 60-year reignBBC News
PM congratulates Queen on 60th anniversarySydney Morning Herald
CTV.ca -USA TODAY -CBS News
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Hundreds of Deaths as Europe Struggles With Snow Amid an Intense Cold Snap
New York Times
Extreme cold and heavy snow buried parts of Europe over the past few days, claiming the lives of hundreds of people, straining utilities in France, snarling transportation in Britain and leaving people in cities like Rome stymied.
Europe's cold snap claims more victims, travel hit |Reuters
Death toll from Europe cold snap passes 300DAWN.com
European cold snap death toll surpasses 300Telegraph.co.uk
BBC News -Sydney Morning Herald -Financial Times
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Conservative Sauli Niinisto wins Finland presidency
BBC News
Mr Niinisto secured 63% of the vote in Sunday's run-off poll, easily beating his Green rival Pekka Haavisto (37%), according to official results. "This has been a very good... campaign. I'm happy about it," Mr Niinisto said.
Former finance minister wins Finland's presidential election; first ...Washington Post
Conservative Sauli Niinisto wins Finland's presidential electionTelegraph.co.uk
Finland's former finance minister victorious in presidential electionCNN

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Snow and ice cause travel disruption
BBC News
Motorists have been urged to take extra care in treacherous conditions as snow across much of the UK turns to ice. The Met Office has issued nine warnings for ice after disruption to road, rail and air travel following up to 16cm (6in) of snow in some ...
Just three inches of snow halts half of all flights at HeathrowTelegraph.co.uk
Snow cuts off UK from EuropeTimes of India
British Airways, Ryanair, Cancel Flights After Snow Hits LondonBusinessWeek
Reuters -The Press Association -Bloomberg
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Arrests at Syrian embassy protest
BBC News
Six people were arrested during a protest at the Syrian embassy in London overnight, police say. The Met said about 150 protesters had gathered at 02:00 GMT after reports of more than 200 people being killed by shelling in the Syrian city of Homs.
Syrians storm embassies after uprising's worst violenceReuters
Russian embassy in Libya stormed over Syria vetoHindustan Times
7 Syrian embassies around world attacked following reports of government ...Washington Post
Christian Science Monitor
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