World
Russia Bans Smoking in Public
As well as advertisements for cigarettes and even pubic displays
United Nations Condemns North Korea Nuclear Test
Says it "poses clear threat" to peace and security
Pope Prepares for Farewell Ash Wednesday Mass
Location changed to accommodate larger audience
Conditions Deteriorate for Folks Stuck on Cruise Ship
Poop everywhere, food issues, sleeping on the decks
England Raids Plants Looking for Horsemeat
European Union meeting planned to address the scandal
Two Nigerian Journalists Charged over Polio Workers' Killings
Accused of causing the attacks by reporting on vaccination campaign
U.K. Government Airs Watered-Down Proposal for Press Regulation
But not watered down enough
French Legislators To Vote on Same-Sex Marriage
The measure is expected to pass in the lower house, but still faces stiff opposition
State of the Union: Will Obama Tell Young People He's Screwing Them Big Time?
Probably not, but they should listen up anyway.
Second Case of Sars-Like Virus in the UK Reported
Patient had recently traveled to the Middle East
Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Call for Holy War in Mali
Fighting in north Africa changing into guerrilla war
Pope Benedict Vows Not to Interfere With Succession Process
First Pope to voluntarily step down in centuries
Rebels Look to Take City in Eastern Syria
Deir al-Zor is in an oil-rich part of the war-torn country
Obama Responds to North Korean Nuclear Test
Says it "warrants further swift and credible action by the international community"
Iranian Officials Will Agree to Inspection of Military Base
But only if "nuclear rights" are respected
Seismic Activity May Indicate Underground Nuke Blast by North Korea
No confirmation as yet
Latin American Company Stocks Fall Following Venezuelan Currency Devaluation
World's largest tortilla maker among those affected
Netanyahu Sticks to Hardline Positions
Calls for tougher sanctions on Iran and continues push for West Bank settlements
France's Hollande Demands Crackdown Over Horsemeat Scandal
Wants penalties for anybody passing off horse as beef
Sarah Silverman's Sister Detained in Israel
Along with several other women for wearing religious garb permitted only on men
Rebuked LA Cardinal to Help Select Pope's Successor
Banned from some church duties due to role in covering up sexual abuse
Declarations of Impotence
7 forgettable State of the Union speeches by second-term presidents
