SYRIA: The Arab League suspended its monitoring mission Jan. 28, citing an upsurge in violence that has seen 1,151 individuals killed since the group’s arrival in mid-December. (Wall Street Journal)
YEMEN/UNITED STATES: Embattled President Saleh arrived in the U.S. to seek medical treatment for burns suffered during an assassination attempt in June. (The Hindu)
SWITZERLAND: World leaders are increasing pressure on Europe to build a larger firewall to combat the sovereign debt crisis during Davos’ annual World Economic Forum. (New York Times)
ETHIOPIA/AFRICA/UN: UN Secretary General Ban urged African leaders to respect gay rights during the Africa Union summit in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. (Washington Post)
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January 30, 2012
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