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• U.S. Needs to Think Twice Before Taking on Syria
• Saudi student in Texas convicted of terrorism, Bush a target
• Syria violence escalates as US seeks turning point
• Rebels storm Pro-Assad Syrian TV channel
• Iran says ready to help solve Syria crisis
• World powers to meet in Geneva on Syria
• US-UK security experts unite for London Olympics
• Iraq PM threatens early elections to end deadlock
• Putin to Israel: Beware 'not that smart' wars, like ones in Iraq, Afghanistan
• UN: Violence in Syria worse than before ceasefire
• Obama and Marc Anthony court voters in Miami Beach
• Iraq PM calls for early elections
• Channel 4 Announces Paralympics GB Cycling Squad
• Nora Ephron Was a Washington Intern Before She Was a Hollywood Hit
• Iraq's Sadr wants alleged Hezbollah member freed
• West worried by China-Pakistan atomic ties: sources
• Peace envoy Annan confirms Syria action group talks
• Syria's Assad faces growing rebel, foreign threat
• Easter Seals Teams with Lewis Jordan and GratitudeAmerica to Expand Services and Support Nationwide for Military Service Members, Veterans, their Families and the Families of the Fallen
• The quiet influence of Kuwait's Salafis
• Iraq's Maliki warns could call early elections
• 4 dead, 130 rescued from capsizing off Aussie isle
• Bombs targeting Shi'ite politician kill 7 in Baghdad
• Iraqi PM floats threat for early vote
• Annan: Iran, Saudi not invited at Syria conference
• Thousands of vets flock to Detroit for hiring fair
• Bombs at homes of Iraqi cleric, militiaman kill 11
• 1 dead, 130 rescued from capsizing off Aussie isle
• Three bombings kill 11 in Iraq
• 1 dead, 125 rescued from capsizing off Aussie isle
• Aaron Blaakman: Foreign Language Education Crucial for Future Global Professionals
• Bombs in Shiite suburb of Baghdad kill 8
• Incumbent U.S. lawmakers fend off challengers in primaries
• Public Invited to Motorcycle Run and Outdoor Music Festival in Tacoma, WA to Raise Funds for Wounded Soldiers at Rock & Rally For The Troops
• Bombs in Baghdad suburb kill 8
• PM: 123 rescued from capsizing off Australian isle
• Former president of ABC News takes readers behind the cameras in 'Exit Interview'
• Boat capsizes near Australian island; 150 aboard
• Savannah Guthrie Officially Tapped to Replace Ann Curry

U.S. Needs to Think Twice Before Taking on Syria Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:39 PM PDT COMMENTARY | According to The Lookout, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said his country is at war and hours after this declaration, the state's TV offices were stormed by rebels. The United Nations has declared human rights violations are taking place within the country "on an alarming scale" and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected to meet with world leaders this weekend to discuss the crisis.

Saudi student in Texas convicted of terrorism, Bush a target Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:23 PM PDT SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - A U.S. federal jury convicted a Saudi Arabian citizen on Wednesday of attempting to build a weapon of mass destruction to attack several targets in the United States, including the Dallas home of former President George W. Bush. Khalid Aldawsari, 22, who was a student at South Plains College near Lubbock, Texas, referred to Bush's home in an e-mail as a "tyrant's house. ...

Syria violence escalates as US seeks turning point Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:20 PM PDT Gunmen attacked a pro-government TV station Wednesday near the Syrian capital, killing seven employees in the latest barrage of violence as world powers prepared for a high-level meeting that the U.S. hopes will be a turning point in the crisis.

Rebels storm Pro-Assad Syrian TV channel Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:13 PM PDT BEIRUT (Reuters) - Gunmen stormed a pro-government Syrian TV channel headquarters on Wednesday, bombing buildings and shooting dead three employees, state media said, in one of the boldest attacks yet on a symbol of the authoritarian state. More than 150 people were killed in fierce fighting across Syria on Wednesday, 86 of them civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Intensified fighting in the country have driven up the death toll averages to around 100 people per day in the past week. President Bashar al-Assad declared late on Tuesday that his country was "at war". U.S. ...

Iran says ready to help solve Syria crisis Posted: 27 Jun 2012 02:59 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran is ready to help international envoy Kofi Annan's bid to bring peace to Syria, but if some countries do not want Tehran at a meeting of global powers then "that's their problem," Iran's U.N. Ambassador Mohammad Khazaee said on Wednesday. The meeting, called by Annan, will take place in Geneva on Saturday to work out a way to end the worsening conflict in Syria and bring about a political transition. ...

World powers to meet in Geneva on Syria Posted: 27 Jun 2012 02:33 PM PDT GENEVA (Reuters) - Foreign ministers from the global powers and Middle East countries will meet in Geneva on Saturday to work out a way to end the worsening conflict in Syria and bring about a political transition. International mediator Kofi Annan called the meeting on Wednesday just as the situation in Syria took an even more serious turn, with insurgents attacking a pro-government television station in Damascus and fighting breaking out in the capital's suburbs. Annan, who acts as envoy for the United Nations and Arab League, said he had invited foreign ministers from the five permanent ...

US-UK security experts unite for London Olympics Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:50 AM PDT Fighter jets thunder above the English countryside. Missiles stand ready. And Big Brother is watching like never before.

Iraq PM threatens early elections to end deadlock Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:38 AM PDT Iraq's prime minister threatened Wednesday to call early elections that could tighten his grip on power if the nation's political factions fail to break an impasse that has all but paralyzed the government.

Putin to Israel: Beware 'not that smart' wars, like ones in Iraq, Afghanistan Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:32 AM PDT Russian President Vladimir Putin is advising Israel to do what he says the United States failed to do before launching the Iraq war: Think twice before initiating a military conflict with Iran.

UN: Violence in Syria worse than before ceasefire Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:29 AM PDT The violence in Syria has worsened since a cease-fire deal in April and the bloodshed appears to be taking on dangerous sectarian overtones, the U.N. said Wednesday.

Obama and Marc Anthony court voters in Miami Beach Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:58 AM PDT LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - President Obama hit Miami Beach on Tuesday to raise money for his last White House run, and Marc Anthony was in on the act. About 2,300 paying guests, most of whom shelled out $100 per ticket, caught Obama and Anthony on stage at the Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theater. Proceeds from the event went to the Obama Victory Fund, a joint fund-raising committee comprised of Obama for America, the Democratic National Committee and several state Democratic parties, according to a White House pool report. ...

Iraq PM calls for early elections Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:57 AM PDT Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has called for early elections, a statement said on Wednesday, in the latest move in a series of political crises that has seen his opponents seek to unseat him.

Channel 4 Announces Paralympics GB Cycling Squad Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:42 AM PDT Britain will be hoping to maintain their dominance in road and track cycling after Paralympics GB named seven defending champions in its squad for London 2012.(PRWEB) June 27, 2012 Britain will be hoping to maintain their dominance in road and track cycling after ParalympicsGB named seven defending champions in its squad for London 2012.GB topped cycling's medals table in 2008 with an incredible 17 gold medals, 12 more than their nearest rivals the USA, contributing 40% of the country's total haul of 42. ...

Nora Ephron Was a Washington Intern Before She Was a Hollywood Hit Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:20 AM PDT Writer and director Nora Ephron, who died Tuesday night at age 71, will be remembered by many as the fearless female who introduced Harry to Sally, taught Tom Hanks to woo Meg Ryan over email and helped two strangers fall in love in Seattle. But...

Iraq's Sadr wants alleged Hezbollah member freed Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:02 AM PDT Powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Wednesday called for the release of an alleged member of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah who is jailed in Iraq.

West worried by China-Pakistan atomic ties: sources Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:53 AM PDT VIENNA (Reuters) - Western states pressured China at closed-door talks last week to address concerns about its plans to expand a nuclear power plant in Pakistan and provide more information, but were rebuffed, two diplomatic sources said on Wednesday. Beijing's atomic relations with Islamabad have caused unease in Washington, Delhi and other capitals due to Pakistan's history of spreading nuclear arms technology and fears about the integrity of international non proliferation rules. ...

Peace envoy Annan confirms Syria action group talks Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:41 AM PDT International peace envoy Kofi Annan said on Wednesday that an action group on Syria would meet this weekend in a new bid to shore up his faltering peace plan, but Iran was kept off the invitation list.

Syria's Assad faces growing rebel, foreign threat Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:41 AM PDT LONDON, June x (Reuters) - With a high profile attack on a government TV station, escalating fighting around Damascus and talk of increasing covert foreign support, Syria's rebels are bringing the fight ever closer to Bashar Al Assad. In a speech on Tuesday night, Assad said the country was now "at war" and that all sectors of the government and country must devote their energies to the war effort. A string of recent military defections suggest even some of his supporters may have had enough, but most analysts and foreign officials believe his government could cling on well into 2013. ...

Easter Seals Teams with Lewis Jordan and GratitudeAmerica to Expand Services and Support Nationwide for Military Service Members, Veterans, their Families and the Families of the Fallen Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:32 AM PDT CHICAGO, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One month ago, Easter Seals announced an exciting partnership with Colonel David W. Sutherland, United States Army, Retired, and Lieutenant Commander Kim Mitchell, formerly of the United States Navy. ...

The quiet influence of Kuwait's Salafis Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:13 AM PDT KUWAIT (Reuters) - When Salafi Islamists objected to a youth forum on politics and religion in Kuwait earlier this year they took to Twitter and other media, but not to the streets. While the Gulf state's Salafis follow an interpretation of Islam that is just as puritanical as that of counterparts elsewhere, the means they use to assert their influence are more sophisticated - lobbying cabinet members, comments on social media and seminars. ...

Iraq's Maliki warns could call early elections Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:34 AM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki warned on Wednesday he will call for early elections if other political parties refuse to negotiate to end a crisis over power-sharing that threatens to revive sectarian tensions. Iraq's Shi'ite, Sunni and Kurdish political blocs have been locked in turmoil since the last U.S. troops left the country in December, with Maliki's critics now seeking a vote of no confidence against the Shi'ite leader. ...

4 dead, 130 rescued from capsizing off Aussie isle Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:34 AM PDT Four people are believed to have died and 130 others were rescued after a crowded boat carrying asylum seekers to Australia capsized and sank Wednesday, less than a week after more than 90 people drowned on a similar journey.

Bombs targeting Shi'ite politician kill 7 in Baghdad Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:40 AM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Bombs planted around a Shi'ite politician's house killed seven people and wounded 21 others in Baghdad on Wednesday, police said, the latest in a string of attacks which have raised fears of a return to widespread sectarian violence in Iraq. Militants put two bombs in the air conditioning system of the house in the al-Wahda district in the south of the Iraqi capital, police said, but did not give the politician's name. The politician, who is also a tribal chief, is from the smaller Islamic party Al-Fadhila. ...

Iraqi PM floats threat for early vote Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:24 AM PDT Iraq's prime minister says he will call for early elections that could tighten his grip on power if the nation's bickering political factions fail to break an impasse that has all but paralyzed the government.

Annan: Iran, Saudi not invited at Syria conference Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:09 AM PDT International envoy Kofi Annan is summoning permanent members of the U.N. Security Council for a conference on Syria but has not invited Iran or Saudi Arabia, two of the biggest regional players.

Thousands of vets flock to Detroit for hiring fair Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:43 AM PDT Staff Sgt. Michael Burton's 20-year Army career has taken him all over the globe — from Panama to Somalia, and Haiti to Iraq.

Bombs at homes of Iraqi cleric, militiaman kill 11 Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:10 AM PDT Bombs targeting the homes of Shiite cleric and a member of a Sunni militia that fights al-Qaida killed at least 11 people, including four teenagers, Wednesday in Baghdad as extremists ramp up attacks in Iraq.

1 dead, 130 rescued from capsizing off Aussie isle Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:02 AM PDT A crowded boat carrying asylum seekers to Australia capsized and sank Wednesday and 130 survivors and one body were recovered from the Indian Ocean, less than a week after more than 90 people drowned on a similar journey.

Three bombings kill 11 in Iraq Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:53 AM PDT Three roadside bombs killed 11 people in Iraq on Wednesday, security and medical officials said, in the latest in a wave of attacks in the country this month.

1 dead, 125 rescued from capsizing off Aussie isle Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:09 AM PDT A crowded boat carrying asylum seekers to Australia capsized Wednesday and 125 survivors and one body were recovered from the Indian Ocean, less than a week after more than 90 people drowned on a similar journey.

Aaron Blaakman: Foreign Language Education Crucial for Future Global Professionals Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:03 AM PDT Education reform is happening across the United States, particularly in Connecticut. Huffington Post columnist Stacie Nevadomski Berdan is skeptical that Connecticut's efforts will prepare students to become globally competent. International consultant Aaron Blaakman applauds the newspaper's effort to bring awareness to this controversial issue.New York, New York (PRWEB) June 27, 2012 Connecticut Gov. ...

Bombs in Shiite suburb of Baghdad kill 8 Posted: 27 Jun 2012 02:59 AM PDT Two bombs exploded within minutes of each other outside a Shiite cleric's home on Wednesday, killing at least eight people as insurgents ramp up attacks in what has been a particularly violent month for Iraq.

Incumbent U.S. lawmakers fend off challengers in primaries Posted: 27 Jun 2012 12:54 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two powerful, incumbent lawmakers, hailing from opposite sides of the country and opposite ends of the political spectrum, fended off primary challenges from within their own parties on Tuesday. Charles Rangel, a 21-term U.S. congressman and once-towering figure in New York politics whose stature was diminished by an ethics scandal, survived a vigorous challenge on Tuesday to win the Democratic primary. In solidly Republican Utah, veteran U.S. ...

Public Invited to Motorcycle Run and Outdoor Music Festival in Tacoma, WA to Raise Funds for Wounded Soldiers at Rock & Rally For The Troops Posted: 27 Jun 2012 12:48 AM PDT On Saturday August 4th, 2012 from 10 am to Midnight, the general public and local military are invited to the ROCK THE DOCK PUB & GRILL (near Joint Base Lewis-McChord) at 535 Dock Street, Tacoma WA 98402, phone 253-272-5004, http://rockthedockpub.com to participate in Rock & Rally For The Troops, featuring an all day motorcycle dice run and outdoor music festival to support the programs of Operation Ward 57. ...

Bombs in Baghdad suburb kill 8 Posted: 27 Jun 2012 12:03 AM PDT Police in Iraq say two bombs have exploded in a Baghdad suburb, killing at least eight people. It is the latest attack in a particularly bloody month as the Iraqi government struggles to provide security.

PM: 123 rescued from capsizing off Australian isle Posted: 26 Jun 2012 11:15 PM PDT A boat carrying asylum seekers to Australia capsized Wednesday and 123 people were rescued from the Indian Ocean, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said, less than a week after more than 90 people drowned on a similar journey.

Former president of ABC News takes readers behind the cameras in 'Exit Interview' Posted: 26 Jun 2012 08:20 PM PDT "Exit Interview" (Sarah Crichton Books), by David Westin

Boat capsizes near Australian island; 150 aboard Posted: 26 Jun 2012 08:16 PM PDT A boat carrying up to 150 people trying to claim asylum in Australia capsized Wednesday in the Indian Ocean within a week of the drownings of more than 90 people on a similar journey.

Savannah Guthrie Officially Tapped to Replace Ann Curry Posted: 26 Jun 2012 07:45 PM PDT Savannah Guthrie, who was previously the most likely replacement for Ann Curry, has been officially offered the job of Today Show co-host.

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