Posts Tagged ‘against’

EU set to adopt new sanctions against Syria (AP)

Pro-Syrian regime supporters wave Syrian and Russian flags as they cheer a convoy believed to be transporting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Thousands of Syrians waving Russian flags cheered Russia's foreign minister as he arrived in Damascus Tuesday for talks with embattled President Bashar Assad on the country's escalating violence. (AP Photo/Muzaffar Salman)AP – A senior EU official say the bloc will soon impose harsher sanctions against Syria as it seeks to weaken the regime and end President Bashar Assad’s crackdown against political opponents.


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Obama against the Catholics

Cupp: In an election year dominated by economic anxieties, religion is nonetheless taking center stage. For the moment, anyway.

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No charges against NYPD boss’ son after rape claim (AP)

AP – Prosecutors say the New York Police Department commissioner’s son won’t face charges in connection to a rape accusation.

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Hillary calls on ‘friends of democratic Syria’ to unite against Assad regime

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Sunday for “friends of democratic Syria” to unite and rally against President Bashar Assad’s regime, previewing the possible formation of a formal group of likeminded nations to coordinate assistance to the Syrian opposition.

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Clinton: US, Europe must do more against tyrants (AP)

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrives at the Security Conference on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 in Munich, Germany. Politicians and military representatives will join for the 48. Munich Security conference from Friday, Feb. 3 until Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)AP – The Obama administration on Saturday called for stepped up U.S.-European cooperation to isolate tyrannies like the Assad regime in Syria, promote democracy in the Arab World and beyond and repair damage from the global financial crisis.


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No charges against Armstrong (AP)

FILE - In this July 17, 2009, file phot, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong reacts as he answers questions of reporters prior to the start of the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) with start in Vittel and finish in Colmar, central France. (AP Photo/Bas Czerwinski, File)AP – The case against Lance Armstrong is closed. His legacy as a seven-time Tour de France champion endures.


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NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly dodges questions about rape allegation against his son 

A STONE-FACED Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly showed no emotion Friday as he faced the media for the first time since a bombshell rape allegation against his son grabbed headlines.

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