SAUDI ARABIA/SYRIA/UNITED NATIONS: In a rare and blunt speech, Saudi King Abdullah criticized Russia and China for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution aimed at curbing the violence in Syria. (The New York Times)
BOSNIA: The country’s parliament selected a new central government February 10, ending a 16-month deadlock between Serb, Croat, and Muslim leaders that stalled reforms needed to join the EU. (The Guardian)
GREECE: Prime Minister Papademos warned Greeks living standards would fall should lawmakers reject a multi-billion euro bailout deal and default on Greece’s debt payments. (Reuters)
GUATEMALA: President Perez Molina announced he would propose legalizing drugs in Central America during upcoming meetings with regional leaders. (Washington Post)
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February 12, 2012
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