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Civil war 'imminent' in Syria, UN warns CNN International (CNN) -- International envoy Kofi Annan meets US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday as frustrated world leaders warned that Syria is engaging in crimes against humanity and drifting closer to a civil war. "How many more times have we to ... See all stories on this topic »

UN says civil war 'imminent' in Syria, West urges sanctions Times of India UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned the Security Council on Thursday that a full-blown civil war in Syria was "imminent," while international mediator Kofi Annan said it was time to step up the pressure on Damascus to halt the ... See all stories on this topic »

Top lawmakers declare war on intelligence leaks CBS News The action comes after recent leaks of sensitive information about the covert drone and cyber wars against terrorism. "There has been just a cascade of leaks coming out of the intelligence community in the last several weeks and months," the vice ... See all stories on this topic » CBS News

The War of 1812, still seeking a little respect Washington Post You will be forgiven for not noticing that the bicentennial of the War of 1812 is nearing full swing. No such dispensation could be granted for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, of course, as it is impossible to miss the armies of reenactors, ... See all stories on this topic »

WAR OF THE WORLDS THE TRUE STORY adds Sacramento, California to its Theatrical ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 08, 2012 Pendragon Pictures announces that Sacramento California has been added to the theatrical movie exhibition dates of WAR OF THE WORLDS THE TRUE STORY. The movie will make its California premiere in a special engagement ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria faces 'all-out civil war', says Annan Asia Times Online DOHA - Kofi Annan, the joint United Nations-Arab League envoy to Syria, has admitted that his peace plan is failing and that the country's future will consist of "brutal suppression, massacres, sectarian violence and even all-out civil war" if it ... See all stories on this topic »

Luminato turns eyes to War of 1812 CBC.ca Toronto's Luminato festival has a strong thread this year focusing on a little-understood war – the War of 1812 between Canada and the US The festival, which starts Friday, has a wide-ranging program featuring theatre, music, performance, ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Syria 'on the edge of civil war' The Press Association Syria is on the edge of full-scale civil war following the latest violence in the country, United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon has warned. Speaking after a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York, he underlined the need for urgency in ... See all stories on this topic »

Man's best friend helping war veterans heal CNN When the Iraq War veteran heard a child crying, he remembered kids screaming in Fallujah. Coins jingling in the register reminded him of ammunition carried around a soldier's neck. He would be in a store aisle, but not remember how he got there. See all stories on this topic »

Ban warns over Syrian 'civil war' Irish Times The danger of a civil war is imminent and real." He added: "We condemn this unspeakable barbarity and renew our determination to bring those responsible to account." Mr Ban said UN monitors were initially denied access to the site. See all stories on this topic » Irish Times

Obama's Drone Wars strain the liberal principles he espoused in 2008 The Independent (blog) While drone warfare is nothing new, the article revealed that the technology has become increasingly advanced and drones are now the go-to weapon for Obama's 'War on Terror'. Indeed, this lurch towards more hawkish right-wing policiess has some ... See all stories on this topic » The Independent (blog)

After another massacre in Syria, U.N. envoy warns of civil war Boston Herald ... United Nations special envoy Kofi Annan acknowledged Thursday that his six-point peace plan was not working and warned that Syria was headed down a path of "brutal repression, massacres, sectarian violence and even all-out civil war. See all stories on this topic »

Syria 'drifting towards civil war' warns UN chief BBC News The head of the United Nations has warned that civil war is a "real" threat in Syria. Ban Ki-Moon spoke at a big meeting of the UN Security Council in New York on Thursday night. Members of the UN decided to meet after the news that nearly 80 people ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

UN chief warns of "imminent" civil war in Syria The Bostwana Gazette UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon warned of an "imminent" threat of civil war in Syria saying President Bashar al-Assad has "lost all legitimacy." Ban's comments came as the UN said its monitors in Syria were fired upon Thursday ... See all stories on this topic »

Civil War re-enactors in 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' helped slay ... Kansas City Star Sweat beaded the faces of nearly 400 Civil War soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder in the Louisiana humidity. In formation, waiting. Ready to charge the hill, hollering rebel yells. The movie director gave the word: ACTION! … and the world blew up. See all stories on this topic » Kansas City Star

America's Class War New Yorker (blog) The long-term goal is reduce public-sector unions to the same subjugated state as their counterparts in the private sector. On Tuesday, with an assist from their enemies, they won a big battle. But the war goes on. Wisconsin - vote . jpg. See all stories on this topic » New Yorker (blog)

UN: full scale civil war 'imminent' in Syria Telegraph.co.uk UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon warns of a civil war erupting in Syria, where more than a year of violence between government forces and opposition fighters shows no signs of abating. The Syrian opposition and Western and Gulf nations seeking ... See all stories on this topic »

UN says Syria civil war "imminent," West urges sanctions Firstpost by FP Staff 1 min ago UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned the Security Council on Thursday that a full-blown civil war in Syria was "imminent," while international mediator Kofi Annan said it was time to step up the ... See all stories on this topic » Firstpost

Vietnam War Victim Kim Phuc Urges World To 'Think Twice Before Starting Wars' RTT News (RTTNews) - On the 40th anniversary of the iconic black-and-white photo taken of her during the Vietnam War, the war victim and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Kim Phuc urged the world to "think twice before starting wars," and "to learn to negotiate and ... See all stories on this topic »

Singer's war injuries questioned GoErie.com An "America's Got Talent" singer whose Afghanistan War injury claims have been called into question won't face vetting by producers unless he makes it into the top 48. Timothy Michael Poe was among about 4000 people who vied for a spot on the NBC ... See all stories on this topic »

Stealth war revealed Ahram Online Former Army Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi explained that the strategic goal of thwarting the Iranian nuclear programme is based on three main pillars: a covert war; strict political and economic sanctions; and a real and serious military threat. See all stories on this topic »

America's Last Prisoner of War RollingStone.com Now he's a crucial pawn in negotiations to end the war. Bowe Bergdahl prepares for graduation from basic training near Fort Benning in Georgia. By Michael Hastings The mother and father sit at the kitchen table in their Idaho farmhouse, watching their ... See all stories on this topic » RollingStone.com

Maryland Historical Society's 1812 exhibit captures a war's ambiguities Washington Post The War of 1812 can seem like little more than a series of tickler questions from 10th-grade history class. Impressment? The sacking of the White House? Francis Scott Key? It's a challenge of memory, and of resonance, that's evident at the Maryland ... See all stories on this topic »

War takes emotional toll on US soldiers Sky News Australia War takes emotional toll on US soldiers Updated: 11:40, Friday June 8, 2012 Suicides are surging among America's troops, averaging nearly one a day, according to military statistics. The 154 suicides for active-duty troops in the first 155 days of the ... See all stories on this topic »

'God of War' Ascension': New tricks for Kratos USA TODAY The PlayStation 3 prequel God of War: Ascension adds a few new touches to gameplay. However, the biggest change comes in the form of an interesting multiplayer component. Let's start with the tweaks to combat. Developers have made transitions between ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Ex casts more doubts on singer's war injury claims Seattle Post Intelligencer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Timothy Michael Poe won over the crowd and the judges of NBC's "America's Got Talent" even before he began to sing, with his moving story of blocking a grenade blast in 2009 to save his buddies in Afghanistan — an act of heroism he ... See all stories on this topic »

Gillard war front shifts to the states The Australian It may be that raising concerns about approvals for projects involving Gina Rinehart and Clive Palmer helps return Labor to the war on billionaires it was mounting before immigration minister Chris Bowen approved the use of foreign labour at Rinehart's ... See all stories on this topic »

TECH WARS: Apple wants to ban the Samsung Galaxy SIII NEWS.com.au The latest legal action comes after the chief executives of both companies met in the US in late May in a court-directed session aimed at settling their smartphone patent war, which was initiated by Apple in April last year. Apple and Samsung have been ... See all stories on this topic » NEWS.com.au

Obama Supporters Know His Drone War Is Indefensible The Atlantic On the other hand, they want to credit Obama with waging war on Al Qaeda much better than his predecessor. Mark my words: His kill stats are going to be part of his impending reelection campaign. But deep down, even Obama's staunchest supporters know ... See all stories on this topic » The Atlantic

Baltimore's Sailabration salutes War of 1812 bicentennial Washington Post Baltimore is playing host to a six-day "Star-Spangled Sailabration," a maritime fete of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." More than 40 "gray hulls" and tall ships will dock at the Inner Harbor and nearby ... See all stories on this topic »

Injured in war? Unit mate says it never happened Duluth News Tribune Poe said on the You Served podcast that he felt out of place while talking to veterans describing their war injuries. He said he wanted to have a story to match and mentioned the medals and the injuries to the television reporter. See all stories on this topic »

Panetta checks progress of war as he arrives in Afghanistan PakTribune.com KABUL: Leon Panetta, the US defence secretary, arrived in Afghanistan on Thursday to take stock of progress in the war and discuss plans for the troop drawdown, even as violence spiked in the south, US media reported. According to CNN, making his ... See all stories on this topic »

Browne attending war ceremonies in Falklands AFP LONDON — Britain's Latin America minister Jeremy Browne said Thursday he would attend ceremonies in the Falkland Islands marking the 30th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War. Browne will be the first British minister to visit the South ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Ban Ki-moon warns of immanent civil war in Syria Times LIVE UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is warning of a civil war erupting in the country following intensified crackdowns by regime forces on civilian protests . Protesters from the activist organization Avaaz dressed as Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) ... See all stories on this topic » Times LIVE

Is there a war on nuns? San Francisco Chronicle This week, the California Museum in Sacramento wrapped up a four-month run of an exhibit, "Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America," which described the contribution of Catholic nuns. In many ways, the nuns were the first CEOs of complex ... See all stories on this topic »

Kinsley: Mayor Bloomberg's war on soda Los Angeles Times The basic case against New YorkMayor Michael Bloomberg'slatest crusade — to outlaw the sale of extra-large sugared soft drinks — is Libertarianism 101: In a free country, people should have the right to do what they want, even if it's bad for them. See all stories on this topic »

Cohen: Obama's war on terror will win votes Newsday OpEd Newsday > Opinion > OpEd Print Aa Cohen: Obama's war on terror will win votes Originally published: June 7, 2012 6:31 PM Updated: June 7, 2012 6:57 PM By MICHAEL A. COHEN Last week, two blockbuster news stories cast perhaps the most unfavorable ... See all stories on this topic » Newsday

'War and Peace' Nook Ebook Found Without Any Mention Of Word 'Kindle' Huffington Post Blogger Philip Howard noticed an error in Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace while reading the monstrous novel on his Nook ereader; he saw that the word "kindle" had apparently been swapped for the word "nook" in several places in the e-book, ... See all stories on this topic »

UN Secretary-General Ban warns of civil war in Syria TODAYonline UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described as "unspeakable barbarity" the reported killing of at least 78 villagers by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and warned that a civil war was imminent. Speaking at a special session of the UN ... See all stories on this topic »

Campaign contributions, war profiteering and President Obama Examiner.com As the 2012 presidential race heats up and campaign donations pour into the candidate's war chests, voters should pay attention to the "fog of war" contributors. Last month President Obama signed an Executive Agreement, at the dismay of most Americans, ... See all stories on this topic »

Ban Ki-moon, Kofi Annan warn of Syrian civil war Deutsche Welle International envoy Kofi Annan has said the intensifying violence in Syria almost constitutes a civil war, saying "all Syrians will lose" unless the fighting stops. Ban Ki-moon, meanwhile, spoke of a "breaking point." Syria envoy Kofi Annan and UN ... See all stories on this topic » Deutsche Welle

Wars sparked by autonomous programs? Cyber experts warn of 'intelligent weapons' Sydney Morning Herald Quick advances in cyber war technologies could soon lead to a new generation of so-called "intelligent cyber weapons" which top global IT defence experts warn could be virtually unstoppable. "Rapid developments in cyber (technology) might lead to ... See all stories on this topic »

UN chief warns of 'imminent' civil war in Syria FRANCE 24 UN chief Ban Ki-moon also said Syria was headed for "full-scale civil war." By News Wires (text) AFP - UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan told the UN Security Council on Thursday that the Syria crisis will quickly "spiral out of control" unless ... See all stories on this topic »

Falklands War bombing of Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram remembered 30 years on WalesOnline by Wayne Nowaczyk, WalesOnline It's the 30th anniversary of one of the bleakest days of the Falklands War when Welsh Guards on the Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram were subjected to a deadly Argentine bombing raid. Here Wayne Nowaczyk looks back at the ... See all stories on this topic »

Govt backs Sun's war on cruel weddings with justice for victims The Sun By TOM NEWTON DUNN, Political Editor VICTIMS of forced marriage will be able to decide if their parents are prosecuted and jailed, Home Secretary Theresa May reveals in The Sun today. And extra money will be pumped into a special unit to track down and ... See all stories on this topic » The Sun

Eureka! Bidding War Looms for US Shale Developer Wall Street Journal (blog) By Ross Kelly Just hours after Aurora Oil & Gas said it won't extend its 107 million Australian dollar (US$105.6 million) offer for Eureka Energy beyond next Friday, signaling an end to a seven-week takeover tussle for the US shale oil developer, ... See all stories on this topic »

Rolling Stone publishes emails from 'America's last prisoner of war' ABC News Rolling Stone published on Thursday a story—" America's Last Prisoner of War"—about Bowe Bergdahl, a 26-year-old US soldier from Idaho captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2009. The 8000-plus word piece—written by Michael Hastings, whose ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria: UN chief warns of "imminent" threat of civil war euronews There is a growing threat of full-scale civil war erupting in Syria, according to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Ban has been addressing the UN Security Council, as violence continues to sweep through the streets. See all stories on this topic » euronews

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