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US ambassador defends calling veto of Syrian resolution 'disgusting and shameful'
US ambassador to the UN Susan Rice, stands by her strongly worded statement in the Security Council on Saturday following the double veto, saying that that Russia and China have chosen "to align themselves with a dictator".
telegraph.co.uk | 06-Feb-2012 23:46

Iran 'arrests journalists over links to the BBC'
Iran has arrested several people over alleged links to the BBC's Farsi-language service, according to Iranian state media.
telegraph.co.uk | 06-Feb-2012 23:31

Israeli FM discusses Iran in Congress visit

Kicking off a visit to Washington, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Monday discussed Iran's nuclear program with top US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Republican Dick Lugar.

Lieberman had no comment as he left Lugar's office, security retinue in tow, after a roughly hour-long meeting amid heightened tensions over Tehran's suspected nuclear weapons ambitions.

france24.com | 06-Feb-2012 22:25

SYRIA: Syrian forces launch sustained assault on Homs
Syrian forces bombarded several districts of the restive city of Homs on Monday, killing at least 50 people, opposition groups said, as Britain and the United States recalled their ambassadors from Damascus.
france24.com | 06-Feb-2012 22:15

Syria uprising: latest
Coverage of developments in Syria, where Homs is under fire and UK expresses 'abhorrence' at violence.
telegraph.co.uk | 06-Feb-2012 22:00

Syria: Britain recalls ambassador as US closes Damascus embassy
Britain on Monday recalled its ambassador to Syria in protest at the continued onslaught against civilians by Bashar al-Assad's regime, as the United States closed its embassy in Damascus and withdrew its staff amid fears for their security.
telegraph.co.uk | 06-Feb-2012 21:41