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Syrian activists: 200 dead in government assault
(AP)
AP - Syrian forces hammered restive neighborhoods in the city of Homs for hours with mortars and artillery Saturday, sending terrified residents fleeing into basements and killing more than 200 people in what appeared to be the bloodiest episode of the nearly 11-month-old uprising, activists said.
Romney, Gingrich expect Romney to win Nev. Vote
(AP)
AP - A confident Mitt Romney is looking past his GOP opponents and Nevada's caucuses the day the state votes. Chief rival Newt Gingrich is bracing for defeat in a state the former Massachusetts governor won in 2008.
Clinton: US, Europe must do more against tyrants
(AP)
AP - The Obama administration on Saturday called for stepped up U.S.-European cooperation to isolate tyrannies like the Assad regime in Syria, promote democracy in the Arab World and beyond and repair damage from the global financial crisis.
Storm goes east after dumping on Colorado
(AP)
AP - The most powerful storm of the winter season pounded Colorado with up to 6 feet of snow in the Rocky Mountain foothills and forced the cancellation of more than 600 flights in Denver before heading east toward the central plains.
For Facebook 'Hacker Way' is way of life
(AP)
AP - Facebook's billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls himself a "hacker".
Death toll in latest Egypt clashes climbs to 11
(AP)
AP - The number of people killed in clashes with Egyptian security forces in the wake of a deadly soccer riot rose to 11 on Saturday, according to a field doctor and a security official, as demonstrators in Cairo kept up their calls for an end to military rule and retribution for those killed in the soccer game violence.
Iran begins new military exercises in south
(AP)
AP - Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard began military exercises Saturday in the country's south, the latest show of force after threats to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for tougher Western sanctions.
Bosnian authorities declare state of emergency
(AP)
AP - Bosnian authorities have declare state of emergency in the capital Sarajevo after it was paralyzed by snow, while hundreds of people remain trapped in their homes and vehicles throughout the country.
Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY
(AP)
AP - Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81.
Prosecutors won't charge cyclist Lance Armstrong
(AP)
AP - Lance Armstrong is used to winning, but his most recent victory was unlike any he had experienced before.
Special Report: Bloomberg reloads in push for gun control
(Reuters)
Reuters - Among the slick, million-dollar ads for the likes of Pepsi and Honda during the Super Bowl this Sunday, viewers in New York and Boston will see a far more modest spot. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino will be sitting on a couch touting an issue most politicians avoid like the plague: gun control.
Syria "massacre" puts pressure on Moscow to back U.N.
(Reuters)
Reuters - Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in an assault on the city of Homs, activists said, the bloodiest day of an 11-month uprising giving sudden urgency to a push for a U.N. resolution calling for President Bashar al-Assad to cede power.
Greece says bank recapitalization agreed, but issues remain
(Reuters)
Reuters - Greece has agreed with euro zone partners on how to recapitalize Greek banks after a planned bond swap, but has yet to resolve issues related to labor reform and spending cuts in talks with lenders, the country's finance minister said on Saturday.
Russians stage rival protests over Putin
(Reuters)
Reuters - Tens of thousands of Russians defied bitter cold in Moscow on Saturday to demand fair elections in a march against Vladimir Putin's 12-year rule, and supporters of the prime minister staged a rival rally drawing comparable numbers.
Iran says oil ban will not halt nuclear work
(Reuters)
Reuters - Iran's oil minister said the Islamic state would not retreat from its nuclear program even if its crude oil exports grind to a halt, the official IRNA news agency reported on Saturday.
Romney looks to boost front-runner status in Nevada
(Reuters)
Reuters - With a huge lead in polls, Republican front-runner Mitt Romney appears poised for an easy win in Nevada on Saturday that would put him in firm command of the party's see-sawing presidential nominating race.
Panetta reassures European allies over defense cuts
(Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta reassured European allies on Saturday that Washington remains committed to their security despite an austerity drive, as NATO pushed for new ways for alliance members to maintain capabilities at lower cost.
Afghan Taliban deny Mullah Omar wrote to White House
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Afghan Taliban denied on Saturday that the group's leader Mullah Omar wrote to the White House last year.
How did Anonymous hackers eavesdrop on FBI and Scotland Yard?
(The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - Hackers describing themselves as part of the group Anonymous posted on the Internet Friday a recording of a conference call between FBI and Scotland Yard officials discussing the legal cases against individuals believed to be part of the group.
Can US and Russia cut a deal on Syria action? Both sides to give it a try.
(The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - United Nations Security Council members contemplated a watered-down resolution on Syria Friday, with Russia balking at any wording that could be construed as support for âregime changeâ targeting President Bashar al-Assad.