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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

	Putin ready to invade Ukraine; Kiev warns of war Deccan Herald
	Unstoppable Bayern Munich hammer Schalke CNN
	Khedira to return to training soon, Ancelotti says The Guardian

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

	Basque militants vow to put all arms beyond reach Houston Chronicle
	Ukraine crisis: Obama warns Russia against intervention BBC News
	The Strategy of Global Corporate Imperialism CounterPunch

Pakistani jets bomb militant hideout, a day after Taliban ce

Iran says abducted border guards freed in Pakistan

China's security chief vows justice after deadly train stati

Thai vote goes smoothly as protesters regroup near Bangkok l

Subcommittee details Swiss bank involvement in U.S. tax evas

Transfer of Iranian frozen assets to Central Bank of Iran un

Son of Ukraine's ex-president says Swiss bank freeze will hi

SNB Bank Council: Resignation of Gerold Bührer and nominatio

Paris Fashion Week 2014: Earth to Jean Paul Gaultier, do you

Consensus to protect the central Arctic Ocean from unregulat

LegCo Panel on Environmental Affairs departs for Europe to c

García-Margallo opens the first seminar on water in the West

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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

Thailand re-runs disputed elections in five provinces Swissinfo
China blames Xinjiang militants for deadly attack at station Swissinfo
Where did the Bible's verse numbers come from? WorldNetDaily
Obama, wary of foreign crises, faces East-West standoff in U Swissinfo
At least 28 die in 'terrorist' attack at Chinese train stati Swissinfo
Pakistani army fuels anger in securing Swat from Taliban Swissinfo
Bomb kills at least 10 in northeast Nigerian city - witnesse Swissinfo
Venezuela foreign minister to meet Ban Ki-moon in Geneva Reuters
At least 28 die in 'terrorist' attack at Chinese train stati Swissinfo
At least 28 dead in 'terror' attack at Chinese train station Swissinfo
At least 27 dead in 'terror' attack at Chinese train station Swissinfo
FIFA approves headscarves but bans all slogans on undershirt CNN
Russia's Putin claims authority to invade Ukraine Swissinfo
At least 27 dead in attack at Chinese train station Swissinfo
Iraq death toll exceeds 700 in February - UN Swissinfo
European centre-left launches election drive, attacks auster Swissinfo
Macedonia poised for early parliamentary vote after ruling c Swissinfo
Russia wresting control of Crimea from Ukraine Swissinfo
Pakistan court convicts five of reporter's murder in landmar Swissinfo
Rouhani tells Iran generals to cut hostile rhetoric Swissinfo

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

India may cut import duty on expensive Swiss chocolates The Hindu
Mark Phelan: A flood of new vehicles in Geneva Detroit Free Press
Geneva motor show set to make tracks out of crisis Zeenews
Venezuela unrest chokes transport, worsens economic woes Swissinfo
Britain will not freeze Yanukovych's Ukrainian assets �?until The Independent
Swiss watchdog nominates ex-UBS banker to be new head - sour The Guardian
Swiss, Austrians move to block Yanukovych assets Dayton Daily News
Geneva Motor Show: Mini to debut less-mini Clubman Concept The Los Angeles Times
Crackdown on shares fraud yields 110 arrests in Europe, U.S. Swissinfo
Italy cancels 'Google tax' on web companies Swissinfo
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

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

Woman claims university’s painting stolen by Nazis The Salt Lake Tribune
'Popular' Swiss Professor Fired After Accidentally Showing P Entertainment Wise
Woman claims university's painting stolen by Nazis San Francisco Chronicle
>Woman claims university's painting stolen by Nazis Seattle Post
A fairy-tale life for 'Lac' choreographer Jean-Christophe Ma The Los Angeles Times
Israeli military kill Palestinian woman near Gaza border - h Swissinfo
Japan's TonenGeneral Sekiyu says several injured in refinery Swissinfo
Israeli military kill Palestinian woman near Gaza border-hos Swissinfo
Yemen's Aden al-Ghad newspaper says is back in print Swissinfo
Obama warns Putin against military intervention in Ukraine Swissinfo
Detained China dissident Cao Shunli near death-close friend Swissinfo
South Korea proposes regular family reunions with North Swissinfo
Bangkok boating lake park becomes focus of protests Swissinfo
Documents show 1990s effort to 'humanize' Hillary Clinton Swissinfo
Pod Rods - The Amelia has more events, cars and people to se The Florida Times Union
Tunisian Prime Minister replaces Islamist governors ahead of Swissinfo
Kosovo PM's party splits before national election Swissinfo
Cuban agent released from U.S. prison gets hero's welcome Swissinfo
Chilean indigenous leader jailed in high-profile murder case Swissinfo
Turkish opposition challenges law tightening grip on judicia 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

Biologists find fruit flies forced to be monogamous become s The Times of India
Mercedes, Ferrari and Volvo to Debut Apple In-Car System, Re Mashable
Every day with Mom is precious Detroit news
The Relaxing Rinspeed XchangE Concept Shows The Upside Of Au Forbes
Ear bath helps explain rare urge to cut off own limb New Scientist
Girls may be more resilient to autism-linked mutations New Scientist
Myanmar orders aid group to stop work, patients at risk - MS Swissinfo
EU summit to focus on industry rather than climate - draft Swissinfo
Bahraini police clash with protesters after funeral Swissinfo
Europe's centrists set US-style 'primaries' to boost voter i Swissinfo
France striving to stop Central African Republic split, Holl Swissinfo
Ukraine crisis live: Russia should act, says ousted presiden The Daily Telegraph
Jailed Venezuela protest leader mocks Maduro's talks Swissinfo
How two Irish sisters beat a Kafkaesque system Swissinfo
UK could follow Switzerland's European Union relations BBC News
Girls' growing brains 'more resilient', study suggests BBC News
U.S. concerned by reports Myanmar suspends MSF in Rakhine St Swissinfo
Chinese criticise state firm behind Three Gorges dam over gr Swissinfo
Main Israel lobby seeks to regain footing as Netanyahu visit Swissinfo
China environment ministry approves two Westinghouse reactor 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
Swiss bank accounts are only the tip of tax-evasion iceberg The Christian Science Monitor
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

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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
China swipes back at U.S. in annual rights report Swissinfo
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
Rampant food waste a barrier to cutting poverty - World Bank 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

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