Poland Warns Germany Not to Seek Hegemony
The Poles are right to fear German domination but will probably not be able to stop it on their own.
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Krauthammer “Fairly Certain” Israel Will Attack Iran
The conservative columnist pointed out that Iran will soon have enough enriched uranium in protected sites to build a bomb.
China, Russia Block Security Council Action Against Syria
A UN resolution urging Syrian president Bashar Assad to resign meets a double veto.
Israel Likely to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites Before June
The United States believe that Israel will attack before Iran has stored enough enriched uranium to make a weapon.
Republican Says “Domestic Politics” Motivate War Policy
Lindsey Graham criticizes the planned reduction in American forces in Afghanistan.
Republican Presidential Campaign Moves West
Mitt Romney is expected to win in Nevada but the outcome in other states is less certain.
Pakistan Denies Seeking Taliban Return to Power
A NATO study obtained by British media said “Pakistan’s manipulation of the Taliban senior leadership continues unabatedly.”
Riots in Port Said, Egypt Leave 73 Dead
Dozens were killed and hundreds injured in clashes between football supporters in the north Egyptian city.
Miliband Fears “Race to Bottom” If Scots Secede
The Labour leader argues the real divide is not between England and Scotland, but between the haves and the have-nots.
Romney Rebounds in Florida, Gingrich to Stay in Race
Newt Gingrich fails to prevent Mitt Romney from resurging in the Sunshine State.
Syrian Revolt Reaches Outskirts of Damascus
The Free Syrian Army makes gains, but Bashar Assad’s security forces are largely holding up.
Sarkozy Wants French to Be More Like Germans
“If it worked for them,” the embattled French president says about German labor reforms.
Gingrich Presses Attack, Romney Ahead in Florida
The former House speaker characterized his fellow Republican presidential contender as a liar who will say anything to win.
Merkel Raises Questions About Bigger Bailout Fund
In Davos, the German leader said she doesn’t want to promise something that she can’t back up.
Obama Touts Message of Economic Nationalism
The president says manufacturing is in decline because foreigners don’t play by the rules.