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Five reasons why Syria may be at a tipping point
Since the start of the conflict in Syria, international observers have been watching the government of President Bashar al-Assad for signs that the once-feared regime might be vulnerable to overthrow. Despite Syrian efforts to crush the rebels and to stifle news out of the country, this past week has shown the strongest evidence yet that the end of the Assad regime may be near. Here are five signs that the Syrian conflict may finally be tipping in favor of the rebels.
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Madonna, in Moscow, wades into Pussy Riot trial controversy
The Russian Orthodox church, responding angrily to Madonna's sympathy for the embattled Pussy Riot punk rock group, charged that 'this little singer is openly mocking our laws.'
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Five reasons why Syria may be at a tipping point
Since the start of the conflict in Syria, international observers have been watching the government of President Bashar al-Assad for signs that the once-feared regime might be vulnerable to overthrow. Despite Syrian efforts to crush the rebels and to stifle news out of the country, this past week has shown the strongest evidence yet that the end of the Assad regime may be near. Here are five signs that the Syrian conflict may finally be tipping in favor of the rebels.
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Syria: Will the UN Security Council reach consensus?
The U.S. and its allies insist that Syria must face consequences for failing to comply with Kofi Annan's six-point peace plan. But Russia opposes the use of sanctions or force.
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Terrorism & Security Report: Russia sending naval ships to Syria in case of evacuation
Russia plans to dispatch two ships carrying marines to its naval base in Tartous, reportedly to protect Russian citizens and evacuate them if needed.
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Russia dismisses claims of fueling Syrian conflict with attack helicopters (+video)
Responding to US accusations, Russia insists any weapons it provides to Syria are only used for self-defense and accused the US and others of arming the Syrian rebels.
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Russia: Give us a good reason to jilt Syria's Assad
One Russian analyst summed up Moscow's resistance by saying, 'We simply don't believe Western leaders know what they're doing, and we're not listening to all that chatter anymore.'
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Global News Blog Russia claims new missile can overcome missile defenses
Russia says it conducted a successful test of a new missile that is meant to outwit the NATO antimissile shield and has a maximum range of 10,000 miles.
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Europe calls Euro 2012 penalty on Ukraine for treatment of Tymoshenko
With Ukraine and Poland preparing to host the Euro 2012 soccer championship, Europe sees it as an opportune time to pressure Ukraine over its treatment of opposition figure Yulia Tymoshenko.
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'An insult': Russian election observers reject Putin's win
Russia's League of Voters, organized in the wake of December's fraud-marred parliamentary election, called the March 4 presidential election 'an insult to civil society.'
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Global News Blog Russia's islands of media freedom are under attack
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says management changes at a radio station were ordered by the Kremlin and Vladimir Putin. Mr. Gorbachev worries other news outlets could be next.
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Iran loading homemade nuclear fuel rods, firing up new centrifuges
Iran says it now has the next generation of centrifuges to enrich uranium for its nuclear program. But US experts are skeptical of Iran's claims.
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How Lake Vostok could transform our understanding of life as we know it
Russian researchers in Antarctica say they have successfully drilled through more than two miles of ice to reach a vast lake that has been sealed off from light or air for at least 14 million years. If living organisms are found in the lake, it would greatly boost hopes of finding life on other worlds.
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Why Russia is so opposed to asking Assad to go
Russia is taking a hard line against a UN resolution asking Syrian President Assad to step down, saying the possibility of military intervention must first be ruled out.
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Russia says nuclear submarine fire is finally extinguished
Russian officials say the nuclear submarine fire, which began yesterday, did not cause any radiation leaks.
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Anna Chapman sleeper spy ring betrayed by Russian officer
Anna Chapman spy ring: Col. Alexander Poteyev had betrayed his ring of 10 sleeper spies and the FBI was about to nab them. Now he was at risk of being arrested by Russian authorities.
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New liberal parties aim to crack Russia's political monopoly
Two Russian political parties – one with a billionaire's backing and the other supported by well-known liberal leaders – is taking on United Russia's lock on power.
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Nations weigh imposing no-fly zone on Libya
The Arab League expressed support for a no-fly zone to prevent Qaddafi's forces from carrying out air strikes in Libya, while other countries debated the military action.
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Guardian reporter expelled from Russia in cold war echo
Luke Harding, Moscow correspondent of Britain's Guardian newspaper, was told that 'Russia is closed to you.' Even in Soviet times, expulsions of international journalists was rare and usually connected with a diplomatic crisis.
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Goodbye Lenin? Russians consider burying former Soviet leader's corpse (finally).
The body of former Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin has been on display in downtown Moscow for 87 years. A growing number of Russians appear finally willing to bury him.
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Moscow explosion at Domodedovo airport: The search begins for who's responsible
Moscow explosion: Experts say the explosion, which killed at least 35, will likely be traced to Russia's volatile north Caucasus region, where political murders, bombings, and kidnappings occur almost daily.
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Russian Orthodox Church calls for dress code, says miniskirts cause 'madness'
In a sign of the growing political ambitions of the Russian Orthodox Church, a top official wants a national dress code for men and women. It would forbid men from wearing T-shirts or track suits in public. Islamic groups have come out in support of the idea.
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Georgia nabs Russian 'spy ring,' angering Moscow
Georgia on Friday accused 13 people, including four Russians, of spying for Russia after a four-year investigation.
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Chinese satellites bump gently. Was it a military maneuver?
Two Chinese satellites bumped into each other very gently, leaving analysts wondering what China is up to.
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Russia wildfires: Thick, toxic smog chokes Moscow residents
Russia wildfires have now pushed carbon monoxide levels in Moscow to 6.5 times the allowable level and the concentration of other unspecified toxins to 'up to 9 times' acceptable limits, according to Russia's health ministry.
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China not invited to party at International Space Station, says NASA
China has not been invited to join the International Space Station project, despite a news report from Russia suggesting otherwise.
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