- Two Western Journalists Killed in Syria Shelling February 22, 2012As Homs was shelled for the 19th day by Syrian forces, activists reported the deaths of 80 people, including two journalists whose work foiled Syria’s efforts to limit coverage.By ROD NORDLAND and ALAN COWELL
- Chávez Appears to Use Venezuelan Fuel to Help Syrian Leader February 22, 2012The Venezuelan shipment under President Hugo Chávez flies in the face of international efforts to isolate President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and pressure him to step down.By WILLIAM NEUMAN
- Koran Burning at U.S. Base Incites Afghans For 2nd Day February 22, 2012A day after NATO officials apologized for the burning of Korans, American Embassy officials were on lockdown and hundreds of Afghans were marching on a NATO camp near Kabul.By ALISSA J. RUBIN
- In Germany, a Limp Domestic Economy Stifled by Regulation February 22, 2012Alongside Germany’s export success is another, creakier economy that suffers from overregulation and holds back not only the country but the rest of Europe, some economists say.By JACK EWING
- Scott Ritter’s Other War February 22, 2012The former United Nations weapons inspector and fierce critic of the Iraq invasion is still fighting, but now against only himself.By MATT BAI
- Argentina Train Crash Kills Dozens and Injures 600 February 22, 2012The train crashed at a busy central station in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, killing 49 passengers and injuring more than 600 people.By CHARLES NEWBERY and SIMON ROMERO
- France Drops ‘Mademoiselle’ From Official Use February 22, 2012The use of “mademoiselle,” Prime Minister François Fillon wrote, made reference to a woman’s matrimonial situation, whereas “monsieur” signified simply “sir.”By SCOTT SAYARE
- Mainland Chinese Flock to Hong Kong to Have Babies February 22, 2012Parents go to Hong Kong for better medical care and lifelong residency benefits for their children, but locals are outraged over being shut out of maternity wards.By SHARON LaFRANIERE
- Medvedev Honors Ali Ukla Ursan, a Controversial Syrian Writer February 22, 2012Ali Ukla Ursan, who received the Pushkin Medal, has publicly applauded the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and expressed strong anti-Semitic views.By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN
- Two Journalists Shared Desire to Bear Witness in World’s Hot Spots February 22, 2012Marie Colvin, 56, an American correspondent, covered war-torn regions for The Sunday Times of London, and Rémi Ochlik, 28, a French freelancer, was a rising star among photojournalists.By J. DAVID GOODMAN and KERRI MacDONALD
- Governor of Virginia Calls for Changes in Abortion Bill February 22, 2012Gov. Bob McDonnell said he wanted an amendment stipulating that pre-abortion ultrasounds be limited to a non-invasive abdominal scan.By SABRINA TAVERNISE
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