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Syria President Bashar al-Assad addresses reporters following his meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Thursday Dec. 9, 2010.

Iran Photos Politics Syria Wikipedia: Bashar al-Assad

Swissinfo
Iran boosts military support in Syria to bolster Assad
Reuters Image Caption: Syrian refugees, who fled the violence back home, are seen at the Domiz refugee camp in the northern Iraqi province of Dohuk (reuters tickers) February 21, 2014 - 07:19... (photo: AP / Remy de la Mauviniere)

A demonstrator stands next to a burning barricade during an opposition protest outside La Carlota airport in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Members of the opposition are protesting after their leader Leopoldo Lopez surrendered to authorities Tuesday. Lopez was being sought by authorities for allegedly inciting violence during protests last week in which three people were killed as government forces clashed with protesters.

Photos Politics Protesters Venezuela Wikipedia: 2014 Venezuelan protests

Swissinfo
Venezuela protesters, troops clash, death toll at six
Reuters Image Caption: Supporters of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez stand at a barricade during a protest against President Nicolas Maduro's government, in a middle-class neighbourhood in... (photo: AP / Rodrigo Abd)

In this photo released by the Thai Spokesman Office, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra speaks at a news conference after a cabinet meeting at an Air Force base in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. Prime Minister Yingluck on Wednesday proposed the formation of a national reform council tasked with finding solutions to the political turmoil that is splitting the country and paralyzing governance.

Swissinfo
Angry and unpaid, Thai farmers poised for airport protest
Reuters Image Caption: Farmers drive their farming vehicles on a road in Ang Thong province (reuters tickers) February 21, 2014 - 03:32 By Pairat Temphairojana BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thousands of... (photo: AP / Thai Spokesman Office)
Photos Politics Protesters Thailand Wikipedia: Yingluck Shinawatra

Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a press conference at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.

Swissinfo
U.S. report says planned cuts to Afghan forces threaten stability
Reuters Image Caption: Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a news conference in Kabul (reuters tickers) February 21, 2014 - 01:51 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents will... (photo: AP / Musadeq Sadeq)
Karzai Photos Politics US Wikipedia: Hamid Karzai

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrives in the presidential lounge for the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.

Swissinfo
U.N. chief wants 3,000 more troops for Central African Republic
Reuters Image Caption: U.N. Secretary General Ban listens to a question during a joint news conference with Spain's PM Rajoy after their meeting at Moncloa Palace... (photo: AP / David Goldman)
Africa CAR Photos Politics Wikipedia: Ban Ki-moon

Swissinfo
Obama to meet Dalai Lama on Friday as U.S. urges talks with China
Reuters Image Caption: U.S. President Barack Obama signs an Executive Order calling for streamlining the export and import process for America's business while... (photo: AP / J. Scott Applewhite)
China Dalai Lama Photos Politics Wikipedia: 14th Dalai Lama

Former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier waves to supporters from the balcony of a rented guest house where he is staying in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday Jan. 21, 2011.

Swissinfo
Haiti court says human rights charges can be brought against Duvalier
Reuters Image Caption: Former Haitian dictator Duvalier listens as charges against him are announced during an appeals court hearing in Port-au-Prince (reuters... (photo: AP / Ramon Espinosa)
Court Haiti Photos Politics Wikipedia: Jean-Claude Duvalier

This Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 photo shows the WhatsApp and Facebook app icons on an iPhone in New York. On Wednesday, the world's biggest social networking company announced it is buying mobile messaging service WhatsApp for up to $19 billion in cash and stock.

The Los Angeles Times
Where does WhatsApp acquisition rank in history of tech deals?
One day later, Silicon Valley is still trying to pick its collective jaw off the floor following news that Facebook is going to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion. Even in a... (photo: AP / Patrick Sison)
Facebook Photos Technology WhatsApp Wikipedia: WhatsApp

The Los Angeles Times
Obama's least bad options on Syria
Thanks in large part to Russia, the ally and enabler of President Bashar Assad, international negotiations designed to end Syria's brutal civil war have lived down to... (photo: AP / Charles Dharapak)
Photos Russia Syria US Wikipedia: Barack Obama

Headlines Europe

	Ukrainian Court Drops Criminal Charges Against Ex-PM Tymoshenko Novosti
	Yanukovych rejects military action Belfast Telegraph
	The Strategy of Global Corporate Imperialism CounterPunch

Terrorism

	Basque group ETA starts decommissioning arms New Straits/Business Times
	Obama Plans Intervention Against Syria The People's Voice
	Mediator apologises to Syrians for lack of peace progress Stuff

Defence

	Putin puts troops in western Russia on alert in drill Khaleej Times
	German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Israel with cabinet The Independent
	EU plans March deployment of CAR peacekeepers The Washington Post

Italy approves decree to stave off bankruptcy for Rome counc

Bahraini police clash with protesters after funeral

Lombard Odier partner Caye departs for Capital Group

More than 80 percent of Icelanders want referendum on EU tal

Swiss bank accounts are only the tip of tax-evasion iceberg

World Bank postpones Uganda loan over anti-gay law

Rampant food waste a barrier to cutting poverty - World Bank

Swiss bank accounts are only the tip of tax-evasion iceberg

Environment: European Commission takes Estonia to Court over

Call for proposals: "SUDEP - Sustainable Urban Demonstration

Turning the tide on Europe's Oceans and Seas (European Commi

Speech: Poverty eradication and sustainable development afte

Zurich, Switzerland 2009.02.25
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Presidential candidate and head of Regions party Viktor Yanukovich greets his supporters in the town of Yenakiyevo, some 50 km (31 miles) north-west of Donetsk, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

Ukraine president agrees truce with opponents as U.S. imposes visa bans

An Iranian technician works at the Uranium Conversion Facility just outside the city of Isfahan 255 miles (410 kilometers) south of the capital Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007

Iran nuclear talks start on a positive note

At PK12, the last checkpoint at the exit of the town, a Muslim woman who was on a truck attacked by looters walks to join another vehicle, as Chadian soldiers protect the lorry as thousands of Muslim residents from Bangui and Mbaiki flee the Central African Republic capital Bangui in a mass exodus using cars, pickups, trucks, lorries and motorcycles, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.

Chad says U.N. force needed to stabilise Central African Republic

Ukraine condemns Russian 'invasion' Belfast Telegraph
Thai protest leader says to unblock Bangkok roads, still tar Swissinfo
Europe's centrists set US-style 'primaries' to boost voter i Swissinfo
France striving to stop Central African Republic split, Holl Swissinfo
Jewish leader fears right-wing bloc ahead of European electi Swissinfo
Ukraine crisis live: Russia should act, says ousted presiden The Daily Telegraph
Ethnic Hungarians set to restore majority in Romanian govern Swissinfo
At least 13 killed in north Yemen clashes - security source Swissinfo
No Iran report with new bomb research information - IAEA Swissinfo
Turkish opposition challenges law tightening judicial contro Swissinfo
Jailed Venezuela protest leader mocks Maduro's talks Swissinfo
Yanukovich says he's still Ukraine leader, calls on Russia t The Los Angeles Times
Islamist militants slice off alleged thief's hand in Syria Swissinfo
Crackdown on shares fraud yields 110 arrests in Europe, U.S. Swissinfo
Swiss, Austrians move to block Yanukovych assets The Guardian
Armed men seize two airports in Ukraine's Crimea, Yanukovich Swissinfo
Sri Lanka's president denounces U.S. plan for rights resolut Swissinfo
Ousted Ukrainian president vows to fight for country’s futur Chicago Sun-Times
Italy cancels 'Google tax' on web companies Swissinfo
Fugitive Ukraine president hit with corruption probe New York Post Online

News From Africa

News From Africa

Security Council Issues Presidential Statement Reaffirming Commitment to Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict (12 February 2014) (United Nations Security Council)

Security Council Issues Presidential Statement Reaffirming Commitment to Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict (12 February 2014) (United Nations Security Council)

Pierre du Calvet Hotel in Old Montreal

The 10 Most Expensive Hotel Suites In The World

Geneva Motor Show: Mini to debut less-mini Clubman Concept The Los Angeles Times
Weapons exports take a nosedive Swissinfo
Swiss money-laundering probe against Yanukovych Palm Beach Post
Swiss investigate Yanukovych for money laundering Swissinfo
City Spy: Errant bankers? Send ’em down London Evening Standard
Swiss prosecutors launch money laundering probe against Ukra STL Today
Swiss government orders freezing of any funds belonging to U U~T San Diego
Swiss launch money-laundering probe against Ukraine's Yanuko Detroit news
Fugitive Ukraine leader faces money-laundering probe The Los Angeles Times
Swiss Prosecutor Opens Money Laundering Probe Into Yanukovic Business Insider
Swiss to investigate Yanukovych for money laundering Swissinfo
>Swiss money-laundering probe against Yanukovych Seattle Post
Swiss prosecutors launch money laundering probe against Ukra The Washington Post
>Swiss prosecutors launch money laundering probe against Ukr Seattle Post
Fight over benefits and living on little money Swissinfo
Lift off in Verbier London Evening Standard
Swiss economy seen building momentum in next 6 months Reuters
Sotheby's acquires "Pink Star" diamond after buyer defaults Reuters
UBS Planning China Stock Futures as Hedge Demand Soars Swissinfo
UBS Plans China Stock Futures Business as Hedge Demand Soars Swissinfo

Snow covered mountains, Switzerland

Swiss voters back limit on immigration

Global Leaders From Business And Civil Society Sign Zero Hunger Challenge At Davos (WFP - World Food Programme)

Global Leaders From Business And Civil Society Sign Zero Hunger Challenge At Davos (WFP - World Food Programme)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks at the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland

Iran to join Syria peace conference

Ukraine says Russian tries to seize Crimea airports, base Newsday
Poland ready to talk about roads payment row: Irish minister Swissinfo
Israel urges IAEA to issue full report on Iran nuclear resea Swissinfo
How two Irish sisters beat a Kafkaesque system Swissinfo
Merkel's Bavarian ally expects her to run again for German c Swissinfo
Tycoon says protests could damage Hong Kong's reputation Swissinfo
Israel warns Lebanon to curb Hezbollah reprisals for air str Swissinfo
Girls' growing brains 'more resilient', study suggests BBC News
Armed men seize two airports in Ukraine's Crimea, Russia den Swissinfo
U.S. concerned by reports Myanmar suspends MSF in Rakhine St Swissinfo
Russian court puts Putin foe under house arrest, bars Intern Swissinfo
Face to face with human pain NZ Herald
Cyprus to re-submit privatisation bill to parliament - gover Swissinfo
Al Qaeda splinter group withdraws from Syrian town near Turk Swissinfo
Collardi Says Julius Baer Seeking to Settle With U.S. This Y Swissinfo
China swipes back at U.S. in annual rights report Swissinfo
Armed men seize two Crimean airports, Russia denies involvem Swissinfo
Armed men seize two Crimea airports, Ukraine blames Russian Swissinfo
North Korea condemns Australian judge behind U.N. rights rep Swissinfo
Chinese criticise state firm behind Three Gorges dam over gr Swissinfo

EU flexes its muscle after Swiss vote on migrants

EU flexes its muscle after Swiss vote on migrants

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, center, waves, as she walks with Bangladesh President Iajuddin Ahmed, right, and outgoing leader of the interim government Fakhruddin Ahmed after the swearing in ceremony in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. Hasina, who steered a 15-party alliance to a landslide victory in last month's general election formed a 31-member Cabinet to rule the country for next five years

Bangladesh PM says new polls depend on opposition ending violence

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, makes a speech at the beginning of Japan-Africa summit meeting on United Nations Security Council reform at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Monday, June 3, 2013.

Japan's Abe wants to explain shrine visit to China, Korea

UK could follow Switzerland's European Union relations BBC News
Main Israel lobby seeks to regain footing as Netanyahu visit Swissinfo
China environment ministry approves two Westinghouse reactor Swissinfo
DIARY - Top economic Events to Mar 13 Reuters
Baghdad motorbike blast, other attacks kill 52 in Iraq Swissinfo
Baghdad motorbike blast, other attacks kill 42 in Iraq Swissinfo
U.S. cites crackdowns on protestors, gays in global rights r Swissinfo
Baghdad motorbike blast kills 42, at least 11 dead elsewhere Swissinfo
Geneva Motor Show: Volvo teases future with stunning Concept Hartford Courant
Stethoscopes Do As Much Dirty Work As Hands In Spreading Ger National Public Radio
At least 31 killed in Baghdad motorbike market bombing Swissinfo
Europe pulls out of slump with lame recovery, as China worri Detroit news
Indian police fail to arrest head of Sahara conglomerate Swissinfo
China's role in Hong Kong under spotlight after attack on ed Swissinfo
At least 31 people killed in Baghdad motorbike market bombin Swissinfo
EU veteran Juncker enters race to become Commission presiden Swissinfo
Egypt arrests seven pro-Mursi Facebook activists Swissinfo
Venezuela unrest shakes up opposition Swissinfo
Baluch protesters walk across Pakistan to spotlight army abu Swissinfo
Twelve dead in Qatar restaurant gas explosion -news agency Swissinfo

Real Madrid's world player Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, center, FIFA President Joseph Blatter and Ronaldo's son Ronaldo Junior stand together at the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins FIFA Ballon D'Or 2013 And Gets Emotional During Acceptance Speech (VIDEO)

Ronda Rousey, top, punches Liz Carmouche during their UFC 157 women's bantamweight championship mixed martial arts match in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Rousey won by tapout in the first round. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ronda Rousey Tells Story About Fight In Movie Theater On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (VIDEO)

Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the soccer Confederations Cup group B match between Spain and Uruguay at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Luis Suarez's 'Goal Of The Year' Candidate Highlighted His 4-Goal Demolition Of Norwich City (VIDEOS)

Football bosses consider video replays to aid referees The Hindu
North Korea releases video of missionary from South accused Swissinfo
North Korea releases video of South Korean missionary accuse Swissinfo
Google ordered to remove anti-Islamic film from YouTube Swissinfo
Two Intonema Releases: Lucio Capece and Vile Cretin All About Jazz
Mattia Fiumani Is A Director On The Move The Examiner
The Circle (Der Kreis): Berlin Review The Hollywood Reporter
Downton Abbey Season 4 Finale Recap: 'Tis the Season WPXI
Pod Rods: lots of Monster Jam videos, a look at a hot Subaru The Florida Times Union
Pussy Riot mocks Russia's Olympics in music video Swissinfo
Zkipster app manning Oscar parties' velvet ropes The Los Angeles Times
Marvel Divulges Secrets Of Revenge’s Emily Thorn In New Grap Entertainment Wise
Film Rights Optioned For Second Novel By Former 'Economist' The Hollywood Reporter
Zurich Film Festival Ups Prize Money and Adds Local Category IMDb
VIDEO: Inside The Plane That Was Hijacked By Its Own Co-Pilo Business Insider
Wolfe Video Picks Up All North American Rights To Berlin Pan IMDb
Zurich Film Festival Changes Competition Section IMDb
Camino Filmverleih to move into production Screen Daily
Zurich reshuffles competition IMDb
Zurich Film Festival reshuffles competition Screen Daily

piglet - Animal

Glow-In-The-Dark Piglets Created In China Using Jellyfish DNA

Baht - Thai Baht - Currency - Money - Thailand - Coins.

Thai protesters seek to block election, baht slumps

A U.S. Sailor, foreground, assigned to the Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion conducts an early morning patrol while detainees stand by in the background at the recreation yard inside Camp Delta at Joint Task Force (JTF) Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba, July 7, 2010.

U.S. repatriates two Guantanamo detainees to Saudi Arabia

Swiss order Yanukovych assets block Belfast Telegraph
Mexican kingpin's fall clouds future of drug heartland Swissinfo
Chef Fabrice Vulin adds Moroccan touches to the menu at Capr South China Morning Post
Carnival holiday may take heat out of Venezuela crisis Swissinfo
Nigerian Islamists kill 12 in village attacks - witnesses Swissinfo
Suicide car bomb kills at least 10 in Somali capital Swissinfo
TABLE-Swiss non-farm payrolls rise 1 pct in Q4 Reuters
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Feb 27 Reuters
Amnesty says some Israeli West Bank killings may be war crim Swissinfo
En route for Emmental Stuff
Pope, U.N. urge calm and dialogue amid Venezuela unrest Swissinfo
From Syria to Central African Republic, how to invest in ref The Guardian
Romanian leaders reassure investors as government splits Swissinfo
Attack on Colombia candidate highlights risks to left Swissinfo
Pope calls for calm and dialogue amid Venezuela unrest Swissinfo
Insight - How Obama alums aim to turn Texas toward the Democ Swissinfo
Pope calls for calm in Venezuela as both sides march Swissinfo
Romanian president reassures investors as government splits Swissinfo
Pro-Assad forces kill 175 rebels in ambush - Syrian state me Swissinfo
Egypt's Sisi to stay on as defence minister - source Swissinfo

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