A major world conference is being held in Tunisia to seek a breakthrough in the increasingly bitter Syrian unrest. The US, Europe and Arab countries plan to challenge President Bashar al-Assad to provide humanitarian access within days to the worst-affected areas. There is growing pressure on Damascus to give access to civilians trapped by the [...]
All posts for the day February 23rd, 2012
BBC News – Syria faces ultimatum from international conference
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on February 23, 2012
http://evantrowbridge.com/2012/02/23/bbc-news-syria-faces-ultimatum-from-international-conference/
Maryland Senate approves same-sex marriage bill – CNN.com
(CNN) — The Maryland Senate voted Thursday evening to legalize same-sex marriage, the latest sign of growing national recognition of such unions among gay and lesbian couples. Gov. Martin O’Malley has pledged to sign the bill into law, which was approved last week by the House of Delegates. “All children deserve the opportunity to live [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on February 23, 2012
http://evantrowbridge.com/2012/02/23/maryland-senate-approves-same-sex-marriage-bill-cnn-com/
Obama apologizes to Afghanistan for Quran burning – CNN.com
Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — President Barack Obama apologized to Afghan President Hamid Karzai for the burning of Qurans by NATO troops, calling the act an inadvertent error, Karzai’s office and National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said Thursday. “We will take the appropriate steps to avoid any recurrence, including holding accountable those responsible,” Obama said [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on February 23, 2012
http://evantrowbridge.com/2012/02/23/obama-apologizes-to-afghanistan-for-quran-burning-cnn-com/
