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World News from the New York Times United States Planning to Slash Iraq Embassy Staff by Up to Half – The State Department is preparing to slash the huge diplomatic presence it had planned for Iraq, a sharp sign of declining American influence in the country.Crisis in Iraq Lulls as Sunni Ministers Return to Cabinet – The incremental step sets the stage for a national conference to seek a durable solution to a sectarian drama that erupted in December. Russian Envoy Calls Syria Visit ‘Very Productive’ – With the city of Homs reported to be under renewed bombardment, a senior Russian envoy held talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday. In Egypt, a History of Distrust of U.S.-Aided Groups – Authoritarian rulers have long viewed pro-democracy groups financed by the United States with deep suspicion, but never has a government gone as far as Egypt’s. Iran Parliament Summons President to Testify – Lawmakers on Tuesday summoned President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to answer questions about “irregularities” related to his handling of the country’s struggling economy, the semiofficial Mehr news agency reported. Greece Puts Off Talks a Day as Workers Strike – Missing another deadline, the government failed to reach agreement with creditors Tuesday, and Greek workers walked off the job to protest austerity measures. Russia to Retry Sergei Magnitsky Posthumously – The decision to once again prosecute Sergei L. Magnitsky, whose death in prison was considered a symbol of rights abuses in Russia, infuriated his family and former employer. Vatican Urged to Give Priority to Abuse Victims – An advocate for the prevention of child abuse said at a conference that the church should listen to victims rather than focus their attention on priests accused of wrongdoing. World News from CNN Greek unions set to strike over new austerity demands – Greek union members are expected to go on a daylong strike Tuesday to protest new austerity measures sought by foreign lenders as the country negotiates to keep its finances afloat.Norway shooting suspect: I deserve a medal – A Norwegian court concluded Monday that Anders Behring Breivik -- the man charged with killing 77 people last July, an attack he claimed merited a medal of honor -- can legally be kept in custody until his trial starts in April, according to court documents. Eastern Europe struggles with brutal winter – Eastern Europe remained in the grip of brutal cold and deep snows Tuesday, with authorities in Ukraine, the hardest-hit country, scrambling to help thousands of people whose lives are at risk due to the weather. Police revolt topples Maldives president – President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives resigned Tuesday after members of the nation's police force revolted against his government. French strike expected to ground many overseas flights – Air France expects to cancel nearly half its long haul flights Tuesday as a strike by aviation workers enters its second day. |
World News from the BBC Gulf states fuel Syria isolation – Gulf Arab states expel Syria's ambassadors, accusing Damascus of shunning Arab efforts to end months of bloodshed, as Russian officials visit President Assad.New Maldives leader pledges order – New Maldives President Mohammed Waheed Hassan vows to uphold the rule of law following the dramatic resignation of his predecessor Mohamed Nasheed. Iranian president summoned by MPs – Iran's parliament summons the country's president for questioning - the first time this has happened since the 1979 revolution. California court backs gay unions – A California court rules that a bar on same-sex unions is unconstitutional, in the latest stage of a long-running battle over the issue in the US state. LA abuse school removes all staff – The whole staff of a Los Angeles school is to be replaced amid a probe into allegations of sex abuse against two long-serving teachers, officials say. Uganda MP revives anti-gay bill – The Anti-Homosexuality Bill is reintroduced to Uganda's parliament - without the death penalty but still calling for life in prison for some offences. Euro 'could survive Greece exit' – Pressure is rising as Greece's government once more postponed a crucial meeting to agree tough reforms, and Europe's leaders openly discuss Greece leaving the euro. Obama to give back campaign funds – US President Barack Obama's election campaign is to return some $200,000 of funding linked to the family of a Mexican fugitive. World News from MSNBC US eying humanitarian aid for Syria – The White House is considering providing humanitarian aid to the Syrian people, even while it ramps up pressure on the President Bashar Assad's government, Reuters reported on Tuesday.Trouble in paradise: Cops mutiny in Maldives – President resigns after weeks of protests erupted into a police mutiny, leaving the man widely credited with bringing democracy to the islands accused of being as dictatorial as his predecessor. Taliban lite? Afghans ponder power-sharing –
Deadly floods follow in iced-over Europe –
Millions pushed into child labor in Pakistan –
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