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February 05, 2012

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UN Chief Condemns Syria Resolution Veto

UN Chief condemns the failure to pass the resolution, saying UNSC 'lost an opportunity to take unified action' to help end the crisis.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (file photo)

Clinton Seeks Anti-Assad Coalition

Speaking a day after Russia and China block UN Syria resolutions, US top diplomat calls on ‘friends of a democratic Syria’ to unite
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during a news conference with Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borissov (not pictured) at the Council of Ministers building in Sofia February 5, 2012.

Egyptians Call for Early Vote as Clashes Continue

Protesters demand accelerated presidential poll, early handover of power from ruling military council to civilian government
Women chant anti-military council slogans during a protest near the People's Assembly building in Cairo February 5, 2012.

Israeli Cabinet Mulls Response to Iran Threat

Israeli PM Netanyahu says the only way to ensure Israel’s survival in a region is to continue to develop the nation’s military power
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, arrives at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, February 5, 2012.

Karzai Condemns Deadly Car Bombing in Southern Afghanistan

At least 9 killed, 19 wounded, but no one has claimed responsibility for the blast at the police station in Kandahar city
Afghan security men are seen at the scene of a suicide attack in Kandahar, south of Kabul, Afghanistan, February 5, 2012.

Greece on 'Knife Edge' to Agree on Bailout

Greek PM asks political allies to support a rescue package before eurozone ministers cut off funds
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, left, speaks with Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos during a round table meeting at an EU summit in Brussels, January 30, 2012.

Europe Continues to Suffer Severe Winter Weather

Ukraine among hardest hit where temperatures as low as minus 32 degrees Celsius have left more than 120 people dead
A woman looks through an icy window in a bus in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, February 3, 2012.

Clinton to Urge Bulgaria to Seek New Energy Sources

During a brief visit to Sofia, US top diplomat is expected to call on Bulgaria to break its dependence on Russian oil, gas
Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev (R) welcomes US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton before their meeting in Sofia February 5, 2012.

Romney Wins Nevada Caucus

Overall front-runner takes first of western states' contests
Mitt Romney

Oil Pipeline in Niger Delta Attacked by Militants

Nigerian militant group MEND says the attack is 'a sign of things to come' as the ruptured pipe continues to burn
Workers, seen through a pipe, look on at the scene of an oil pipeline fire in Dadabili, Niger state. (File)
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