 Washington Post | Iran starts processing nuclear fuel towards weapons-grade strength Times Online The move caused international alarm and gave new impetus to Western calls for new sanctions on Tehran despite opposition from China, which insists that negotiations could still succeed. "Today we started to make 20 per cent enriched nuclear fuel... in ... Iran to stop enrichment if given nuclear fuel Iran Says Starts Work on Making 20 Pct Nuclear Fuel Iran plans to build 10 more nuclear plants |
 The Guardian | Rep. Murtha, a force on Hill, dies | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/09/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer The first Vietnam combat veteran to serve in Congress was Pa.'s longest-serving House member. By Dennis B. Roddy and Daniel Malloy John P. Murtha, 77, the powerful dean of Pennsylvania's congressional delegation who survived scandal and seismic ... Fierce Iraq war opponent Rep. John Murtha dies Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 US Rep. John Murtha dies at age 77 |
 Globe and Mail | For Kremlin, an Election in Ukraine Cuts Two Ways New York Times Supporters of the opposition leader Viktor F. Yanukovich in front of the Central Election Commission in Kiev on Monday. By CLIFFORD J. LEVY KIEV, Ukraine — The apparent victory of Russia's preferred candidate in the Ukrainian presidential race may be a ... World Digest: International observers say Ukrainian election was free and fair Eyes on Ukraine PM to contest poll results or quit Yanukovych set to become president as observers say Ukraine election was fair |
 Reuters South Africa | GOP Wary of Pitfalls in Obama's Health Care Summit ABC News AP Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan confab on health care, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their ideas as flimsy. ... GOP health care script takes modest approach On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map Republicans may opt out of Obama's health-care summit |
 Reuters | Abbas mulls peace talks; expects US answers soon Reuters Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a news conference after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Chancellery in Berlin February 1 , 2010. TOKYO (Reuters) - Palestinian leaders have not set specific terms on which they would ... Abbas Says He May Accept Offer of 'Proximity' Talks with Israel Palestinian FM: New Mideast talks must focus above all on borders Abbas under 'intense' pressure from EU to return to talks |
 The Guardian | US Marines gear up for major Afghan assault AFP TOOR GHAR, Afghanistan — US Marines on Tuesday stepped up preparations for a major assault on a key Taliban bastion in southern Afghanistan hailed by officers as the biggest offensive of the eight-year war. Thousands of Afghan, US and NATO forces are ... In southern Afghanistan, even the small gains get noticed A double target: Taliban and opium British troop killed in S Afghanistan |
 KATU | Feds may close locks to stop carp Chicago Tribune At a White House meeting Monday on the Asian carp threat to the Great Lakes, federal officials said they may seek to close navigational locks on Chicago-area waterways for up to three or four days a week, a move that would restrict cargo shipping and ... Gov. Granholm calls Obama's Asian carp plan too weak US Unveils Plan to Keep Asian Carp Out of Great Lakes Washington offers plan to control Asian carp |
 The Guardian | To Ace This Interview, Palin Keeps Notes Close New York Times Sarah Palin looked at the palm of her hand during the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday. By KATE ZERNIKE Ask conservatives why they love Sarah Palin so and they will often say it is because she is so “authentic. ... Palin likens global warming studies to 'snake oil' Sarah Palin Rallies Tea Partiers Palin's Redding appearance draws small protest |
 WANE | White, Shami spar on death penalty, gas tax in Texas Democratic governor debate Dallas Morning News FORT WORTH – The two main Democratic candidates for governor clashed on the death penalty, increasing the gasoline tax and halting Barnett Shale energy production Monday night in their only statewide ... In debate with Shami, White directs attention at Perry Fact-checking the Democratic debate Democratic Candidates For Governor Debate |
 CBC.ca | Man Pulled From Rubble in Haiti Nearly 4 Weeks After Earthquake Wall Street Journal PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—A 28-year-old man was pulled from the rubble of a market in Port-au-Prince on Monday and has been admitted to the University of Miami's field hospital in the capital, adjacent to the ... Haiti man 'survives 27 days under quake rubble' Coupon scam hits Haiti food aid UN: some Haitian hospitals are charging patients |
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