NEWS - Europe:

Putin Aide Accuses Medvedev of Campaign Silence
Head of Russian PM's presidential campaign accuses country's president of distancing himself from Putin's campaign

France to Resume Training, but Will Withdraw from Afghanistan Next Year
President Sarkozy, hosting Afghan President Karzai, announces French troops will withdraw from Afghanistan at the end of 2013

Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN Resolution
Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin says new draft text ignores Moscow’s 'red lines' where they could not go

Window Remains for Iran to Curb Controversial Nuclear Program
Iran continues incredible bluster as international pressure increases to convince Iran not to build nuclear weapons

Between the Kremlin and the Protesters: A Church Mediator?
Analyst says Russia’s Orthodox Church might play a role as mediator


NEWS - Top Stories:

Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN Resolution
Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin says new draft text ignores Moscow’s 'red lines' where they could not go

France to Resume Training, but Will Withdraw from Afghanistan Next Year
President Sarkozy, hosting Afghan President Karzai, announces French troops will withdraw from Afghanistan at the end of 2013

US Defense Chief Concerned About Pakistan's Treatment of Doctor
Shikal Afridi, who helped the US find al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, has been arrested and charged with treason

Senegal's Top Court Allows Incumbent President's Run for Third Term
Ruling in favor of Abdoulaye Wade by nation's highest court prompts violent demonstrations

Sudan Oil Talks Fail; Pipeline Shutdown Looms
Failure to settle the dispute could have grave implications for the economies of both countries


NEWS - Sports:

Giants, Patriots to Meet in Super Bowl
Same two teams played in the 2008 Super Bowl, with the Giants shocking the Patriots, 17-14.

Equatorial Guinea to Host African Cup Amid Widespread Poverty
With poor press freedom and human rights violations, some are asking can E. Guinea justify putting on a show for the world's media?

Game of Jai Alai Struggles to Attract US Fans
Once popular betting sport has gradually lost fan base

India Fans Hope for Cricket Victory in Australia
Boisterous Swami Army supporters group festooned its section of the stadium with flags, banners ahead of test match

Journalist Overcomes Cancer to Realize Dream
Iranian American Arash Markazi now working as a sports writer for sports television network, ESPN



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