Morning roundup
Ash Wednesday, superplanet, journalists killed in Syria
Several killed in Koran burning protests
(Ahmad Jamshid / AP)
President Obama burned in effigy; U.S. Embassy on lockdown as outrage spreads.
India wary of Iran link to attack on Israelis
Officials fear an Iranian link to the attack might increase pressure on it to cut ties, experts say.
Iran says it seeks ‘progress,’ not bombs
Iran’s supreme leader vowed to press ahead with the country’s nuclear energy program, while denying any pursuit of nuclear weapons.
IAEA concedes failure on Iran mission
U.N. inspectors head home after a two-day visit in which Iran refuses to shed light on its nuclear past.
2 Western journalists killed in Syria
Apparent mortar strike hit house where Western journalists were hiding in Syrian city.
Israelis seem resigned to Iran strike
The prospect of devastating counter-strikes seems to be taken in stride, seen as a lesser evil than facing a nuclear-armed Iran.
U.S. talks of ‘additional measures’ in Syria, possibility of arming opposition
The Obama administration has previously resisted appeals to give weapons to anti-Assad groups.
Hillary Clinton to meet with Pakistani counterpart in London
Meeting, to be held on the sidelines of an international conference, is a sign that tensions in U.S.-Pakistan relations may be easing.
Argentine train slams into busy station
A packed train has slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires’ busy Once station.
![Demonstrators carry a carry a model of a prison cell with the cut-out figure of Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin inside as they march to take part in a anti-Putin rally in central Saint-Petersburg , on February 4, 2012, to urge the Russian strongman to quit power ahead of March 4 polls in which Putin is planning to reclaim his old Kremlin job.The sign on the cell reads: '[Convicted] for the usurpation of power.' AFP PHOTO / OLGA MALTSEVA (Photo credit should read OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP/Getty Images)](http://img2.wpdigital.net/rf/image_90x60/WashingtonPost/Content/Blogs/blogpost/Images/508631239-1454.jpg)
Putin’s suggestive ads try to sway young voters
But young voters are planning a anti-Putin flash mob, sang anti-Putin songs, and a ‘toy revolution.’
Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik killed in Syria
Read some of their last works and words.
Beirut gathering pays tribute to Anthony Shadid
The foreign correspondent who died in Syria was buried in Lebanon.
Syria, Bahrain, Yemen streets filled with violence (videos)
At least three countries have been rocked by violence at the beginning of this week alone.
RT @lheron: “On the lips of everyone was the question: 'Why have we been abandoned by the world?'” Colvin's last Syria story http://t.co ...
Marie Colvin to CNN before her death: "It's a complete and utter lie they're only going after terrorists." http://t.co/vBsa0ug3 #Syria
Marie Colvin "The Syrian Army is simply shelling a city of cold, starving civilians." http://t.co/vBsa0ug3
Latest Headlines
- Company says YouPorn chat service has been taken offline after user data was compromised
- Argentine train slams into busy station during morning commute, killing 49 and injuring 100s
- British court rejects Occupy London bid to stop eviction from St. Paul's Cathedral campsite
- Iraqi prime minister says insurgents using area south of Baghdad as staging ground for attacks
- Lithuanian archive releases names of KGB collaborators in transparency drive
- Tony Blair's wife Cherie sues Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper company over phone hacking
- Lawyer: Tony Blair's wife Cherie is suing Murdoch's UK newspaper company over phone hacking
- McCain urges Libyan militias to join national army, raises issue of rights abuses
- Afghan president calls for calm after 7 killed in protests over Quran burning
- Frankfurt airport ground staff strike to be halted ahead of new talks
Photos from Around the World
Yemen’s elections
The Yemeni people voted on Tuesday to remove President Ali Abdullah Saleh from power after a 33-year rule.
Argentine train slams into busy station
A packed train has slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires’ busy Once station.
Two Western journalists killed in Syria
French photographer Remi Ochlik and American journalist Marie Colvin were killed in Homs.
Carnival celebrations in Brazil
PHOTOS | Hundreds of thousands descend on Rio de Janeiro for the five-day-long Carnival celebration.
Afghans protest Koran-burning at Bagram
Huge crowd of Afghans protests reports of burning of Koran at U.S. base.
Retrieving the Taliban dead
With the help of a man in Kandahar, the Taliban has established a process to recover its dead fighters.
Man arrested in Capitol bombing plot
Arrest followed a lengthy investigation into an alleged plot to attack the U.S. Capitol.
Life and war in Afghanistan: February 2012
Our continuing photo coverage depicts Afghan life as coalition forces fight in the country.
Hundreds of inmates die in prison fire in central Honduras
Prison fire has killed hundreds of inmates.
Three explosions strike Bangkok
Trio of blasts in Thailand adds to Israeli suspicions of Iran’s involvement.
Valentine’s Day around the world
PHOTOS | From China to Colombia, people across the globe are celebrating Valentine’s Day.
Israeli Embassy staff in New Delhi targeted in car bomb attack
The wife of an Israeli diplomat in New Delhi and her driver were injured.
Latest Videos from around the World
Dozens dead, hundreds injured in Argentina train crash (2:31)
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, injuring at least 340 morning commuters, Argentina's transportation secretary said. (Feb. 22)
Megaupload's Kim Dotcom released on bail (1:00)
The founder of the file-sharing website Megaupload was released on bail after a New Zealand judge decided Kim Dotcom lacked means to flee because his funds had been seized. (Feb. 22)
U.N. nuclear talks with Iran reach a dead end
A top U.N. nuclear official says his team "could not find a way forward" in attempts to persuade Iran to talk about suspected secret work on atomic arms. (Feb. 22)
Tribute paid one year after N.Z. quake killed 185 (1:48)
In various ceremonies, New Zealanders and others who lost relatives paid tribute to the 185 people who died in a devastating earthquake in Christchurch a year ago. (Feb. 22)
Two Western journalists killed in Syria (0:34)
The French government confirms that French photojournalist Remy Ochlik and American Marie Colvin were killed in Syria. The two were covering the fighting in Homs. (Feb. 22)
U.S. team: Honduras prison fire was an accident (0:53)
U.S. investigators concluded Tuesday that the deadliest prison fire in a century was accidental, and may have been caused by a lit match, cigarette or some other open flame. (Feb. 22)
Protests continue in Kabul over Koran burning (1:25)
Afghan police fired weapons to disperse anti-American protesters. 17 Afghans were wounded. The protesters are angry over the burning of Qurans on a NATO military base. (Feb. 22)
Heavy shelling rages across Syria (0:59)
A round of heavy shelling hits rebel strongholds in Syrian cities like Homs and Aleppo, sending smoke into the air and tanks onto streets. (Feb. 21)
Obama praises Merkel for Greek debt agreement (2:03)
President Barack Obama has thanked German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her leadership in helping secure a Eurozone agreement to prevent a potentially disastrous fiscal default by Greece. (Feb. 21)
2010 archive: AP source confirms video of Baghdad firefight (2:12)
April 2010: A senior U.S. military official says video of a Baghdad firefight is authentic. The video shows U.S. troops firing on a group of men, some of whom were unarmed. A Reuters photographer is among those believed to have been killed in that attack.
Intense shelling reported in Syria (1:27)
Intense shelling and fighting is reported several Syrian cities, including Homs. An opposition group says 50 people have been killed, including 30 in Homs. (Feb. 21)
Angry Afghans protest Koran burning at U.S. base (1:39)
Afghans protest outside U.S. Military base after inadvertent burning of Koran and other Islamic religious materials. The top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan apologized and ordered an investigation. (Feb. 21)
Rio's Carnival heats up the renovated Sambadrome (1:06)
Rio de Janeiro's elite samba schools paraded in the city's newly renovated Sambadrome on Sunday, a highlight of Brazil's carnival festivities. (Feb. 20)
Europe averts Greek default with $170B bailout (1:30)
After more than 12 hours of talks, the countries that use the euro reached an agreement early Tuesday to hand Greece $170 billion in additional bailout loans to save it from a potentially disastrous default next month. (Feb. 21)
Syrian troops head to Homs (1:28)
A Syria-based activist says three columns of army reinforcements including tanks are heading toward the restive central city of Homs. (Feb. 20)
Quake survivors rebuild lives in Christchurch, N.Z. (2:12)
A year after a deadly earthquake devastated Christchurch, the New Zealand city is slowly and steadily recovering and rebuilding. Many say the disaster has brought the community closer together. (Feb. 20)Editor's Choice
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Elsewhere in World
Asia / Pacific
- Officials: Afghanistan, US looking at removing detention, night raids from partnership talks
- Afghan president calls for calm after 7 killed in protests over Quran burning
- Afghan officials say police kill 3 people in crackdown on anti-American protests
- Devotees celebrate Buddhism and hope at Myanmar shrine where festival was banned 20 years
Africa
- Ethiopian, Somali troops capture key Somali town from al-Qaida-linked militants, residents say
- As South Africa trial continues for attack on exiled Rwandan, witness speaks of another plot
- US troops stationed in 4 Central African countries in fight against LRA rebel fighters
- Witness: New attack hits north Nigeria city a month after feared sect's deadliest attack
Middle East
- Iraqi prime minister says insurgents using area south of Baghdad as staging ground for attacks
- McCain urges Libyan militias to join national army, raises issue of rights abuses
- Egyptian judge sets June 2 as date for verdict and sentence in trial of ex-President Mubarak
- Award-winning photojournalist Remi Ochlik, 28, killed at work in violence-wracked Syria
Europe
- British court rejects Occupy London bid to stop eviction from St. Paul's Cathedral campsite
- Lithuanian archive releases names of KGB collaborators in transparency drive
- Tony Blair's wife Cherie sues Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper company over phone hacking
- Lawyer: Tony Blair's wife Cherie is suing Murdoch's UK newspaper company over phone hacking
The Americas
- Argentine train slams into busy station during morning commute, killing 49 and injuring 100s
- US citizen convicted of child molestation captured in Canada after decade on the run
- Federal police spokesman confirms 49 dead in Argentine train accident
- Likely cancer recurrence for Venezuela's Hugo Chavez raises new doubts on his re-election bid
