![]() The Associated Press | 2 Western journalists among 74 killed in Syria The Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian gunners pounded an opposition stronghold Wednesday where the last dispatches from a veteran American war correspondent chronicled the suffering of civilians caught in the relentless shelling. An intense morning barrage claimed her ... Syria Shelling Kills 19, Including Two Journalists Amanpour: Marie Colvin shone light on victims Syria violence intensifies amid journalist deaths |
![]() Wall Street Journal | Buffett Should 'Write a Check and Shut Up,' Christie Says San Francisco Chronicle AP Exclusive: National meth lab busts up in 2011 02.22.12 Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who called for the nation's wealthiest people to pay more taxes, should "just write a check ... New Jersey governor proposes $32.1 billion budget Christie Betting on NJ Rebound to Fund Tax Cuts, Pensions Christie: Buffett should "write a check and shut up" |
![]() Los Angeles Times | Obama Tax Revamp Seeks 28% Corporate Rate Wall Street Journal By JEFFREY SPARSHOTT And SIOBHAN HUGHES WASHINGTON—The Obama administration on Wednesday proposed a tax overhaul that would lower the maximum rate companies pay, though some businesses said the effort doesn't go far enough and Republicans called the ... Obama Administration Proposes Corporate Tax Rate Cut to 28% Geithner presses case for revamping corporate taxes Obama Unveils Plan to Cut Corporate Tax Rate to 28 Percent |
![]() CBC.ca | Palin optimistic about 'volatile' GOP race: 'Competition makes everybody better' Fox News This is a rush transcript from "Hannity," February 21, 2012. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, HOST: Tonight we are one week away from two critical Republican primary contest, including one in Michigan, ... With tax plan, Mitt Romney tries to turn focus back to economy Romney Calls for 20% Cut in Tax Rates Before Arizona Debate Romney's plan to cut your taxes |
![]() BBC News | Argentina train crash in Buenos Aires 'kills dozens' BBC News A train crash at a station in Buenos Aires has killed 49 people and injured at least 600 in the worst train accident in Argentina in 40 years. The train slammed into the barrier at the end of the platform at the Once station during the morning rush ... 49 dead after Argentine train slams into station Argentine Train Slams Into Station, Killing Dozens Commuter Train Crash Kills Dozens in Argentina |
![]() Globe and Mail | Anti-US protests turn deadly in Afghanistan CBS News Afghan policemen run toward protesters during an anti-US demonstration in Kabul, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2012. (AP) KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan President Hamid Karzai appealed for calm Wednesday after clashes in several cities between Afghan security ... As rioting leads to deaths in Afghanistan, NATO officials apologize again for ... Qur'an burning protests continue into second day - video Quran burning: Were prisoners hiding extremist messages in books? |
![]() Los Angeles Times | Ash Wednesday 2012: Lent begins around the world Washington Post From Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, global scenes of faith and tradition. Vicar Sandor Sebok, a priest from a local Catholic church, marks the forehead of a girl with ash, at a church in the town of Fot, Hungary. The Rev. For Lent, Newt to give up dessert, Callista her 'opinion', but not McDonald's Church offers drive-through Ash Wednesday services for those on the go Lines at churches for Ash Wednesday |
![]() The Guardian | Costa Concordia divers find eight bodies in wreck off Italian coast The Guardian Eight bodies, including that of a young girl, were located on Wednesday by divers searching the submerged section of the Costa Concordia cruise ship. The discovery brings to 25 the number of confirmed dead among the 4200 passengers and crew of the ship ... Italy: Divers Find 8 More Bodies in Ship Wreckage Divers find eight more bodies at Italy shipwreck Five-year-old girl among eight bodies found on Costa Concordia |
![]() The Guardian | Virginia governor rethinks support on controversial abortion bill The Guardian The governor of Virginia has reined in his previously unconditional support for a bill which would force women seeking abortions in the state to undergo an internal ultrasound. Governor Robert McDonnell, an anti-abortion Republican who is seen by some ... McDonnell to 'review' ultrasound bill Governor McDonnell proposes amendments to controversial ultrasound legislation Governor Bob McDonnell flips support on abortion ultrsound bill |
![]() CBC.ca | Russia: Israeli attack on Iran would be catastrophe Jerusalem Post By REUTERS 02/22/2012 15:12 After UN nuclear watchdog declares collapse in talks with Tehran, Russian FM says military action would have dangerous consequences; Khamenei: "Pressures, sanctions and assassinations will bear no fruit. UN nuclear agency declare latest inspection a failure – video IAEA Inspectors Return From Iran Talks With No Way Forward India plays down evidence of Iran link to bomb attack on Israelis |
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