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Hungary condemns far-right's anti-Semitic comments - Tue, 07 Feb 2012
Jobbik spokesman questioned Holocaust figures, said Israel was created by ‘terrorists.’
'Egyptian NGO crackdown could impact US aid' - Mon, 06 Feb 2012
White House says Egypt's decision to refer foreign nationals, including US citizens, to court threatens aid.
Poll: Obama gains over Romney amid better economy - Mon, 06 Feb 2012
US president would beat both Romney and Gingrich if election were held now, poll finds, as economy slowly recovers.
Austria far right leader hurt by 'new Jews' remark - Mon, 06 Feb 2012
Leader of Austria's Freedom Party likened anti-fascist protesters to a Nazi mob and his supporters to Jews.
'Russia may seek controlled Assad exit in talks' - Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Analysts say Moscow's UN veto driven less by love for Assad than Putin's desire to show Russia won't cave to West in Mideast.
Gallery: European chill moves west - Sun, 05 Feb 2012
122 die in Ukraine as Russian gas exporter fails to meet increased demand; Poland homeless bear the brunt.
Radical party spokesman says Jews ‘colonizing’ Hungary - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Extremist Hungarian Jobbik party plays down Holocaust, calls Lieberman a ‘pure Nazi’ and supports Iran.
California state system reinstates study abroad to Israel - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
As of next fall, students in America’s largest university system will once again have the opportunity to study abroad in Israel.
Anti-Israel activist convicted for attacking Jewish man - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Activist found guilty of assaulting Jewish man at a London supermarket protest is plans to vigorously appeal the conviction.
Double veto as Russia, China nix UNSC resolution on Syria - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Other 13 council members vote in favor of resolution calling on Assad to step down; US's UN Amb. Rice calls veto "disgusting," Ban expresses "regret"; Clinton: military intervention "absolutely ruled out."
Obama: Assad must step down 'immediately' - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
US Ambassador to UN Rice says Russian amendments to Syria resolution "unacceptable"; UK condemns fresh violence; Clinton and Lavrov meet ahead of vote.
France ups pressure over UNSC Syria resolution - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Russia objects to draft text calling Assad to step down; Juppe describes situation in Homs as "savagery"; UK condemns fresh violence that kills over 200; Clinton and Lavrov meet ahead of Syria vote.
Activists, police clash at Syrian embassy in Kuwait - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Protesters try to storm Syrian mission; activists in Egypt, Germany storm embassies there causing damage.
Iran says Europe oil ban won't halt its nuclear work - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Tehran warns of turmoil in markets if EU oil ban enforced, says it can easily replace EU as buyer.
Russia: UN risk taking sides in Syrian civil war - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Russian FM says he sent UN resolution amendments to Clinton, UN representatives; UNSC to vote on resolution.
Anti-Assad protesters break into Cairo, Berlin embassies - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Activists vandalize both buildings; Rallies against Syrian president also held in United States, UK; Assad forces kill more than 200 in Homs; UNSC due to vote on Syria resolution.
Iran blocks IAEA inspectors at military site - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
UN nuclear watchdog not given access to Parchin complex, where there are "strong indicators of weapon development."
Anti-Assad protesters storm Syria's Berlin embassy - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Around 30 activists break into and damage embassy, hang anti-Assad banners; Protesters leave after 20 minutes.
'UN council awaits Russian word on Syria draft' - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Diplomats say envoys agree on text of revised draft resolution but decision rests in capitals; West, Arabs seek to reassure Moscow.
Envoys: Russia may not veto UN council draft on Syria - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
West and Arab League amend Syria draft to reassure Russia; most UN council members support new draft, envoys say; if Moscow votes for resolution, it will likely be adopted unanimously.
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